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−	The term balance point refers to the external temperature below which a building is likely to need to be heated, and above which it is likely to need to be heated. This is the point at which the building’s heat gains (people, equipment, solar radiation and so on) are equal to its heat losses (through the building fabric).	+	The term balance point refers to the external temperature below which a building is likely to need to be heated, and above which it is likely to need to be heated to achieve the required internal temperature. This is the point at which the building’s heat gains (people, equipment, solar radiation and so on) are equal to its heat losses (through the building fabric).
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		+	It is important that a comfortable internal temperature is set with determining balance points.

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The term balance point refers to the external temperature below which a building is likely to need to be heated, and above which it is likely to need to be heated. This is the point at which the building’s heat gains (people, equipment, solar radiation and so on) are equal to its heat losses (through the building fabric).

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