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hvac:start [2021/12/08 11:02] frater_secessus winter tips |
====== HVAC: heating, ventilation and air conditioning ====== | ====== HVAC: heating, ventilation and air conditioning ====== |
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Many vandwellers are [[camping:snowbirding|snowbirds]], following mild weather. One major reason for this is **heating and air conditioning with solar power are prohibitively expensive**. | Many vandwellers are [[camping:snowbirding|snowbirds]], following mild weather. One major reason for this is heating and [[hvac:solar_ac|air conditioning]] with electricity from solar power is generally impractical. |
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Having said that, there are two ways one can reduce interior temperatures with minimal electric power: | [[hvac:heating|Heating]] is relatively easy with propane or diesel heaters. |
- [[hvac:roof_vent|roof vents]], like the Fantastic or Maxxfan vents | |
- [[hvac:cooling#evaporative_coolers|swamp coolers]], which work only in deserts or other areas with low humidity | |
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| [[hvac:ventilation|Ventilation]] is also easy with with [[hvac:roof_vent|roof vents]], like the Fantastic or Maxxfan. In areas of very low humidity like deserts, [[hvac:swamp_cooler|swamp coolers]] can be effective spot coolers. Use of awnings or [[hvac:shade:shadecloth|shadecloth]] can help keep sun off the van's interior and occupants. |
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| ===== resources ===== |
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| * kaylee's [[http://pitafree.com/users/kaylee/human/gear/winter_tips.htm|Winter tips for Vehicle dwelling]] |