History of HVAC
Who invented the first thermostat?
Galileo
What year was CCFO started?
2001
What was the name of the black dog that used to ride in the oil trucks with Ricky?
Stormy
What color is heating oil when it is delivered?
Bright red
What is the chemical formula of propane?
C₃H₈
What were the first types of buildings to be air-conditioned?
Movie Theaters
In the last year, how many service calls has the Scheibe home received?
5
What degree did Ricky get in college?
Elementary education
What area is known as “the pipeline crossroads of the world”?
Cushing, Oklahoma
What is added to propane in order to make leak detection easier via smell?
ethyl mercaptan
The Romans
How many times did CCFO almost go out of business?
2 times, 2001 and 2008
What sports did Ricky play in high school?
Wrestling, track, cross country
How many BTUs are in a gallon of heating oil?
140,000 BTUs
What temperature does propane boil at?
-44°F
Who is the "father of air conditioning"?
Willis Carrier
What was the number of the first oil truck?
#3
What fraternity was Ricky in?
Delta Tau Delta
Where was the first oil well drilled? *bonus points for the year
Titusville, Pennsylvania *1859
What temperature does propane burn at?
3,614°F
What was first room in the White House to be air-conditioned?
The executive office
How many total times has Cory worked for CCFO?
1 day
What year did Ricky shave his head for the first time? *bonus for the month
2012 *November
What is the breakdown of the word petroleum in Ancient Greek?
“petra” (rock) and “élaion” (oil)
How many BTUs are in a gallon of propane?
91,500 BTUs