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--- hvac:cooling [2021/07/08 12:31]
frater_secessus [massive solar]
+++ hvac:cooling [2022/01/25 22:10]
princess_fluffypants [Keeping Cool]
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-====== cooling and air conditioning ======
+====== Cooling and Air Conditioning ======
-In general, [[hvac:solar_ac|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.
+===== Keeping Cool =====
-===== generator or shore power =====
+Vehicle color has a very large impact on how hot the interiors can get. A Ford dealer in Texas [[https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/threads/ordering-question-about-color.86639/#post-1130220|took measurements of a bunch of identical Ford Transits]] when sitting in the sun, and found that the Silver and White vans were the coolest (114-118 degrees) while the hottest was the dark grey (at **142** degrees).  [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W_2lsMXR|Other tests]] have come up with similar results.
-The easiest way to run A/C is by [[electrical:shore_power|shore power]] (plugged into the grid).
+Reflective sun shades for the windows can make a large difference, especially when paired with ventilation.  A list of custom sun shade makers is found on the [[hvac:insulation|Insulation]] page.
-The next easiest way is to run a [[electrical:generator|generator]].
+===== Air Conditioning =====
-===== evaporative cooling =====
+The most practical way to run A/C is by [[electrical:shore_power|shore power]] (plugged into the grid). Most R/Vs and vans designed for this will need a 30 amp connector.
+The next easiest way is to run a [[electrical:generator|generator]]. You will likely need something in the 3,000 watt range.
+It's //possible// to run A/C off of a battery bank, but you're going to spend //tens of thousands// of dollars to make it happen.  https://faroutride.com/12v-air-con/
+===== Evaporation cooling =====
 This topic has [[hvac:swamp_cooler|its own page]].

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