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by picturegeek
Mon Apr 06, 2009 10:19 pm
Forum: Condensers/Cooling Methods
Topic: Hi tech cooling - saving water during a drought?
Replies: 66
Views: 12711

Re: Hi tech cooling - saving water during a drought?

Do you really think I would need to dig that deep? There must be a difference between using the ground to cool water for a small still and the ground to use as a passive heater for a house. I don't think I would need to dig that deep to reach 65 degrees in northern California (though I have never me...
by picturegeek
Mon Apr 06, 2009 11:36 am
Forum: Condensers/Cooling Methods
Topic: Hi tech cooling - saving water during a drought?
Replies: 66
Views: 12711

Re: Hi tech cooling - saving water during a drought?

I really like the idea of dismantling a dehumidifier because they are adept at being around wet conditions. I also like the IDEA of a peltier cell, but I can't seem to find one that efficiently removes heat from water, so far refridgeration is winning. I found someone talking about heat pipes as wel...
by picturegeek
Thu Mar 19, 2009 3:00 am
Forum: Condensers/Cooling Methods
Topic: Hi tech cooling - saving water during a drought?
Replies: 66
Views: 12711

Hi tech cooling - saving water during a drought?

Clearly using Ice in recirculation to cool the distillate and the column is a better alternative to using water from the tap, especially during a drought. Are there any high tech methods for cooling the recirculated water that don't use ice? Is anyone using refrigerants as a method, or any other hig...