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--- hvac:cooling [2017/12/27 07:46]
frater_secessus [shore power]
+++ hvac:cooling [2021/12/20 16:55]
princess_fluffypants [generator or shore power]
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 ====== cooling and air conditioning ======
-In general, [[hvac:|air conditioning with solar power is impractical]].
+In general, [[hvac:solar_ac|air conditioning with solar power]] is impractical.  [[hvac:ventilation|Ventilation]], on the other hand, is nearly-mandatory.
 ===== generator or shore power =====
-FIXME
+The easiest way to run A/C is by [[electrical:shore_power|shore power]] (plugged into the grid).
-The
+It's //possible// to run A/C off of a battery bank, but you're going to spend thousands and thousands of dollars to make it happen.  https://faroutride.com/12v-air-con/
+The next easiest way is to run a [[electrical:generator|generator]].
+===== evaporative cooling =====
-===== massive solar =====
+This topic has [[hvac:swamp_cooler|its own page]].
-===== evaporative coolers =====
-[[http://amzn.to/2Diz4nm|{{ https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41V5c1TuNkL._AC_US218_.jpg?200}}]]
-Evaporative coolers, sometimes called //swamp coolers//, are an option in areas with low humidity.
-Water consumption for a van-sized space is about 1 quart/hour of cooling.((http://www.cheaprvliving.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=28601&pid=360091#pid360091))
-The main manufacturer of RV swamp coolers is [[https://turbokool.com/|Turbokool]].

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