Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 11:19:43 -0400 (EDT) From: "Carl Strohmenger (HSC)" <cstrohme@hsc.usf.edu> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg3064$foo@default> Subject: Re: Evaporative cooling vs air conditioning
Another factor to consider in making a purchase of cooling equipment is
that Evaporative coolers do not work well in very high humidity
environments. When the humidity is close to 100%, there is no room for
evaporation, and thus no cooling. Consequently, evaporative coolers work
well in the great American desert wher humidity is at 30% but they do not
provide much cooling in coastal Florida when humidity levels are over 90%.
An air conditioner will work in any humidity level, but it does tend to
remove water vapor from the air )ie the air becomes drier.).
- Carl
On Mon, 23 Oct 2000, Chris Teichreb wrote:
> Hi Ron,
>
> >
> >Here's another greenhouse question. Which is better if you are going to
> >grow Nepenthes in a greenhouse, evaporative coolers or air conditioners? I
> >understand evaporative coolers will cool a greenhouse down 10 to 15 degrees
> >from the outside temperature. The 'Savage Garden' mentions a few cases
> >where Nepenthes were grown with great success with greenhouses equipped
> >with
> >air conditioners.
> >
> >Ron
> >
>
> While both will do a good job of cooling down a greenhouse,
> evaporative coolers have the advantage that they also increase
> the humidity, a bonus for Nepenthes. Plus, if I remember correctly,
> evaporative coolers are cheaper than air conditioners (you can build
> a swamp cooler yourself).
>
> Chris
>
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