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hvac:ventilation [2020/07/20 14:02] frater_secessus [Ventilation] |
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Ventilation is an essential part of any van build. | Ventilation is an essential part of any van build. | ||
- | ====== why vans need ventilation | + | ===== why vans need ventilation ===== |
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It is often hotter inside the van than outside. | It is often hotter inside the van than outside. | ||
- | * greenhouse effect from light entering windows | + | |
- | * reradiated heat from the body panels | + | * reradiated heat from the body panels |
- | * mammal body heat | + | * mammal body heat |
- | * cooking | + | * cooking |
When it is hotter inside than outside the vehicle can be cooled by pulling outside air through the van. The fan cannot lower the van's internal temps lower than the outside temp. | When it is hotter inside than outside the vehicle can be cooled by pulling outside air through the van. The fan cannot lower the van's internal temps lower than the outside temp. |