There’s just no explanation except... well, we like you. So here for your immense calculating pleasure is a spreadsheet that shows you the dramatic impact of losing a few degrees off the old thermometer.
You want lots of biogas? Then keep it warm!
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| % of biogas produced at different temps |
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| °F | °C | Production? | |
| 95°F | 35°C | 100% | 1 unit |
| 85°F | 30°C | 68% | 2/3rds |
| 75°F | 24°C | 46% | ~half |
| 65°F | 18°C | 31% | 1/3rd |
| 55°F | 13°C | 17% | 1/6th |
| 45°F | 7°C | 12% | 1/9th |
| Colder? | nearly nada, almost zip, and pretty much zero |
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