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Posted: 6/20/2017 10:25:49 PM EDT
I want to know if an indirect evaporative cooler can serve as a drop-in replacement for a conventional refrigerant-based condenser.  I would like to not modify the furnace or duct work.  It seems like if this is possible, I would still need to run a water line to where the unit is at.
Link Posted: 6/20/2017 10:45:53 PM EDT
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Is this a handyman forum, or, a gun forum?
Link Posted: 6/20/2017 10:46:29 PM EDT
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Without looking into it at all, if it was cheaper/as effective/feasible everyone would have one.
Link Posted: 6/20/2017 10:47:01 PM EDT
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lol.

Bit 'o both.
Link Posted: 6/20/2017 11:32:56 PM EDT
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The correct answer is C: All of the above
Link Posted: 6/20/2017 11:38:16 PM EDT
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I want to know if an indirect evaporative cooler can serve as a drop-in replacement for a conventional refrigerant-based condenser.  I would like to not modify the furnace or duct work.  It seems like if this is possible, I would still need to run a water line to where the unit is at.
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Why on earth would you want to do that?
Link Posted: 6/20/2017 11:43:06 PM EDT
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+1
Link Posted: 6/21/2017 12:38:17 AM EDT
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1. An indirect evaporative cooling system wouldn't humidify the house.
2. It would use $1.20 of water each month.
3. It would use about 1/3 of the power.

Why not?
Link Posted: 6/21/2017 12:53:29 AM EDT
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1. An indirect evaporative cooling system wouldn't humidify the house.
2. It would use $1.20 of water each month.
3. It would use about 1/3 of the power.

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I'm skeptical of the figure that it only uses 1/3 of the power of refrigeration. But I'm damn sure I don't want to give up control of the humidity of my home, which is the primary benefit of refrigeration.
Link Posted: 6/21/2017 1:22:34 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 6/21/2017 1:32:28 AM EDT
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Damn!  Indirect evaporative cooling is an emerging technology for residential applications.  You can't get one unless you join some kind of field trial.
Link Posted: 6/21/2017 3:15:04 AM EDT
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I grew up in Texas in the 50's.  Everybody had swamp coolers.  They were good for one room and ya had to keep the shades drawn.  Air conditioning was for the rich folks.
Link Posted: 6/21/2017 7:44:13 AM EDT
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1. An indirect evaporative cooling system wouldn't humidify the house.
2. It would use $1.20 of water each month.
3. It would use about 1/3 of the power.

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I have lots of experience with commercial building swamp coolers. I do not buy into any of that.
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