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DIY Air Conditioning
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7 May 2014, 23:14
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8 May 2014, 07:08
It could be run on a pretty small solar panel. Only problem would be getting the ice all the time, if you don't have a good battery bank and recharging system.

Good bit of info though. 'Cool' idea (massive pun intended).
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8 May 2014, 07:50
If you had a 12v water pump from a caravan, and a 12v desk fan, you could make a crude evaperative cooler, the water nozzle would be the only sticking part,

might actually try that one though!
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8 May 2014, 13:35
(8 May 2014, 07:50)Binnie Wrote: If you had a 12v water pump from a caravan, and a 12v desk fan, you could make a crude evaperative cooler, the water nozzle would be the only sticking part,

might actually try that one though!

Get some photos for us and tell us how it's done, and whether it's any good or not. Even if it's crap, give us a review. It'll still be a great help!
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8 May 2014, 17:37 (This post was last modified: 8 May 2014, 17:42 by TOF.)
I'm really going to show my age here, but..... My mum used to hang wet cotton up at open windows in the height of summer. It made a remarkable difference. I think it worked because a) the amount of sunlight was reduced and b) a certain amount of evaporation took place and the breeze entering the room was cooled because of it.
Often simple is better.
Thinking about it further, this could also improve the air quality by trapping particulates?
Thanks for reminding me, all I have to do now, is keep it in my peabrain til summer

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9 May 2014, 09:36
I'll see if i can pick up a cheap caravan water pump and give it a bash.
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10 May 2014, 11:32
Old fashioned air conditioning was just having a well designed house with strategically placed windows and vents to allow proper air flow.
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