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hvac:cooling [2021/12/20 16:55] princess_fluffypants [generator or shore power] |
hvac:cooling [2024/02/22 13:09] frater_secessus [Air Conditioning] |
====== cooling and air conditioning ====== | ====== Cooling and Air Conditioning ====== |
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In general, [[hvac:solar_ac|air conditioning with solar power]] is impractical. [[hvac:ventilation|Ventilation]], on the other hand, is nearly-mandatory. | In general, [[hvac:solar_ac|air conditioning with solar power]] is impractical. [[hvac:ventilation|Ventilation]], on the other hand, is nearly-mandatory. |
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| ===== snowbirding ===== |
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===== generator or shore power ===== | Since the van has wheels, many vandwellers [[camping:snowbirding|follow mild weather]]. |
| ===== Keeping Cool ===== |
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The easiest way to run A/C is by [[electrical:shore_power|shore power]] (plugged into the grid). | 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. |
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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/ | 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. |
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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. |
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| The next easiest way is to run a [[electrical:generator|generator]]. You will likely need something in the 3,000 watt range. |
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| It's //possible// to [[hvac:solar_ac|run A/C off solar]], but you're going to spend //tens of thousands// of dollars to make it happen. |
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| ===== Evaporation cooling ===== |
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This topic has [[hvac:swamp_cooler|its own page]]. | This topic has [[hvac:swamp_cooler|its own page]]. |