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Originally posted by maynard g krebs View PostFor those who want to avoid contributing to the environmental effects of air conditioning, (such as increased global warming), a simple swamp cooler does wonders. Mine consists of a box fan, a folding clothes rack, and some cold wet towels and ice. There are a number of designs on youtube.
Accuweather says it's 101 here now, and it's a tolerable 82 in the house.Originally posted by maynard g krebs View PostYeah, I became aware of them when I stopped to visit a hs friend in Phoenix in August '79. Never needed to do more here east of Seattle than open the windows overnight and close them in the morning if it's gonna get hot- at least before now. I just need to knock off 5-10 degrees in extreme heat to make it tolerable. My post was meant more for those in the NW who just need to get thru a few of these a year.
Elec bill is $30 or less year around since we heat w/ wood.
Your choice and I'm not attacking, just noting.Not even a smile? What's your problem!
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Originally posted by jazzdelmar View Post67 here. Breezy, sunny, dry. Sigh.
Hang in there Pacific Northwesterners! Can’t imagine that heat with no AC! Be safe!"There is always some kid who may be seeing me for the first time. I owe him my best."--Joe DiMaggio
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Originally posted by TexasZagFan View Postmaynard, swamp coolers are most effective in low humidity areas, such as El Paso and Phoenix. I've yet to see one in North Texas, and they most assuredly do not work in Houston.
Thankfully, my current a/c units keep my electric bill in the low $400s in July and August. BTW, my electric bill in the winter is usually around $100.
If the ambient air is already full of water, you can't add much more water to it.
In hot, dry air evaporative coolers are great. In humid areas evaporative coolers are next to worthless.
ZagDad
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Originally posted by webspinnre View PostA week and a half ago it high 115 in the front room of my house. Single-pane windows, facing due west, no AC or insulation in the entire house.
My dad was the traditional engineer. In 1976 he bought a brand new Pontiac Catalina station wagon. His first new car since 1962. He bought the Pontiac without A/C.
In late July we had to make a trip to Yakima from Spokane (about 4 hours with the 55 mph speed limit). After a long hot day outside, we got in the car to come home in the late afternoon. The ambient temperature was 105+. The car was hotter than hades and of course no A/C, but whatever air we could get from the windows. Our conversation went something like this:
Son: How much was the cost to add A/C to the Pontiac?
Dad: About $600. I did not think is was worth the price.
Son: How long do you typically keep your cars?
Dad: About 15 Years
Son: So, A/C would cost you about $40 per year (simple payback, before you economists tell me about the time value of money).
Dad: Yeah that's about right.
As we are driving back to Spokane in 105 Deg. F. heat with no A/C and 3 hours and 45 minutes to go.
Son: So, how's that decision looking right now?
Dad: I might have made an error in my calculations.
Son: Ya think
ZagDad
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Originally posted by ZagDad84 View PostTrue Story.
My dad was the traditional engineer. In 1976 he bought a brand new Pontiac Catalina station wagon. His first new car since 1962. He bought the Pontiac without A/C.
In late July we had to make a trip to Yakima from Spokane (about 4 hours with the 55 mph speed limit). After a long hot day outside, we got in the car to come home in the late afternoon. The ambient temperature was 105+. The car was hotter than hades and of course no A/C, but whatever air we could get from the windows. Our conversation went something like this:
Son: How much was the cost to add A/C to the Pontiac?
Dad: About $600. I did not think is was worth the price.
Son: How long do you typically keep your cars?
Dad: About 15 Years
Son: So, A/C would cost you about $40 per year (simple payback, before you economists tell me about the time value of money).
Dad: Yeah that's about right.
As we are driving back to Spokane in 105 Deg. F. heat with no A/C and 3 hours and 45 minutes to go.
Son: So, how's that decision looking right now?
Dad: I might have made an error in my calculations.
Son: Ya think
ZagDadI will thank God for the day and the moment I have. - Jimmy V
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Originally posted by ZagDad84 View PostTrue Story.
My dad was the traditional engineer. In 1976 he bought a brand new Pontiac Catalina station wagon. His first new car since 1962. He bought the Pontiac without A/C.
In late July we had to make a trip to Yakima from Spokane (about 4 hours with the 55 mph speed limit). After a long hot day outside, we got in the car to come home in the late afternoon. The ambient temperature was 105+. The car was hotter than hades and of course no A/C, but whatever air we could get from the windows. Our conversation went something like this:
Son: How much was the cost to add A/C to the Pontiac?
Dad: About $600. I did not think is was worth the price.
Son: How long do you typically keep your cars?
Dad: About 15 Years
Son: So, A/C would cost you about $40 per year (simple payback, before you economists tell me about the time value of money).
Dad: Yeah that's about right.
As we are driving back to Spokane in 105 Deg. F. heat with no A/C and 3 hours and 45 minutes to go.
Son: So, how's that decision looking right now?
Dad: I might have made an error in my calculations.
Son: Ya think
ZagDad
Four windows open at 55 MPH.'I found it is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay… small acts of kindness and love.'
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Originally posted by willandi View PostInteresting that you cite the environmental effect of Air Conditioners, yet heat with wood.
Your choice and I'm not attacking, just noting.
It also saves $, which is tight until we sell the house eventually. And cutting and splitting wood just feels enjoyable and natural to me. IMO the issue isn't wood, it's overpopulation.
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Originally posted by gueastcoast View PostIt's still pretty bad in the 2020s, Jazz.
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Originally posted by maynard g krebs View PostBurning wood is a part of nature's cycle, and has been for millenia. …and nuclear power, not so much.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk'I found it is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay… small acts of kindness and love.'
- Gandalf the Grey
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