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If Korea is so hi-tech, what’s with the lack of air conditioning in a heatwave?
The South China Morning Post ^
| August 12, 2018
| Crystal Tai and Marie Juhyun Lee
Posted on 08/11/2018 7:30:37 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
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To: Deaf Smith
Swamp cooler is an unfortunate name. I guess it is solid, proven technology, but I feel more comfortable moving into a home in our new location in Phoenix where regular AC is available.
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posted on
08/11/2018 8:58:43 PM PDT
by
Dr. Sivana
(There is no salvation in politics.)
To: Dr. Sivana
Regular= built in HVAC.
Even in Arizona, it may not have been a feature until the mid/late 60's.
You did not grow up putting ice cubes in your glass of milk as a kid?
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posted on
08/11/2018 9:10:54 PM PDT
by
Deaf Smith
(When a Texan takes his chances, chances will be taken that's fore sure)
To: Deaf Smith
Even in Arizona, it may not have been a feature until the mid/late 60's.
That is true. But I grew up in Connecticut, so a trusty GE fan was enough to keep cool most of the time. Rather than ice cubes in milk, we had Kool-Pops (the fat short kind, not the long Flavor-Ice variety sold today), Kool-Aid/Funny Face/Wyler's, hose water/backyard sprinkler/kiddie pools in lieu of AC.
I did once have a girlfriend whose home in Bay City, TX (hot and humid) had neither AC nor a swamp cooler, just ceiling fans. That was in 1987. You adjusted.
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posted on
08/11/2018 9:22:01 PM PDT
by
Dr. Sivana
(There is no salvation in politics.)
To: Keyhopper
In south florida A/C is absolute. We only have 2 seasons, hot and really HOT The humidity is so high your sweat doesnt evaporate cooling you off. I drink at least 1 gallon of water when at work
but heaters up north have way higher utility bills. Think about it: cooling 15 degrees from 95 to 80 versus heating 35 degrees 35 to 70. and that's during the HEAT of the day.
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posted on
08/11/2018 9:38:46 PM PDT
by
867V309
(Lock Her Up)
To: Nifster
There are a lot of countries and regions of the world that up until now did not NEED A/C units.
It would seem that things are indeed heating up so...Korea, France, Eastern Europe, Greece, etc. are countries that are rapidly trying to catch up with cooled air in their houses and Hotels.
The Japanese, for example have A/C units but intentionally prefer to sweat and therefore not harming the environment...
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posted on
08/11/2018 9:47:47 PM PDT
by
Netz
( and looking for a way ti IMPROVE mankind.)
To: lefty-lie-spy
This is typical in Asia. We have air conditioner/heaters for each room. Same-same in Hawaii. Zone A/C in bedroom and guest room. No heaters at our elevation. People at 1200' and higher do often have fireplaces.
I prefer to go naked and avoid A/C. Wife did not learn to sleep with multiple fans, needs the A/C.
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posted on
08/11/2018 10:11:11 PM PDT
by
doorgunner69
(Give me the liberty to take care of my own security..........)
To: Dr. Sivana
Swamp cooler is an unfortunate name. Ironic, as a humid swamp is the worst place to make use of such a thing.
Had one in the first house I bought in the San Fernando valley. A lot of diddling with the POS fish tank pumps to keep it running. Needed a bit of pool chlorine to keep algae under control.
But, when the SF valley was still arid, the damn thing worked well and was cheap to run.
After the valley started really getting built up, the humidity rose, and the evaporation cooling was not very effective.
I bailed out for Ventura county. No heat, no cooling.
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posted on
08/11/2018 10:23:48 PM PDT
by
doorgunner69
(Give me the liberty to take care of my own security..........)
To: Netz
There are a lot of countries and regions of the world that up until now did not NEED A/C units.
oh, brother, another warmist idiot.
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posted on
08/11/2018 10:54:57 PM PDT
by
867V309
(Lock Her Up)
To: 2ndDivisionVet
Electric rates here are artificially high so the states can A) collect more tax and B) to force their view of saving the earth at our expense.
To: minnesota_bound
We must be lucky. Even with a lot of over 100 degree days here it’s still reasonable.
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posted on
08/11/2018 11:51:48 PM PDT
by
2ndDivisionVet
(You cannot invade the mainland US. There'd be a rifle behind every blade of grass.)
To: Netz
France has needed AC but they dont install it. They lose tens of thousands during heat waves
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posted on
08/12/2018 12:23:43 AM PDT
by
Nifster
(I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
To: Netz
Plus the actual data show we not heating up. To the contrary we have been in stasis or dropped a bit
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posted on
08/12/2018 12:25:14 AM PDT
by
Nifster
(I see puppy dogs in the clouds)
To: Nifster
I am not convinced that global warming is a Al Gore phenomenon BUT...facts are, that there is an ever increasing demand for A/C facilities world-wide.
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posted on
08/12/2018 12:33:38 AM PDT
by
Netz
( and looking for a way ti IMPROVE mankind.)
To: Nifster
France doesn’t care about her elderly... a few years back thousands died.
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posted on
08/12/2018 12:34:23 AM PDT
by
Netz
( and looking for a way ti IMPROVE mankind.)
To: Delta 21
Korean idea of “hi-tech” is a shovel that is powered by 3 humans. Korean idea of "hi-tech" is a Samsung smart phone. I have one, and it works really well.
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posted on
08/12/2018 12:46:36 AM PDT
by
cynwoody
To: Deaf Smith
There are even personal sized swamp coolers that one places close where they are sitting or sleeping. I don't get it.
According to the Wikipedia, a swamp cooler cools by evaporating water. It's an odd moniker, given that cooling by evaporation of water works best in the desert, where the air is very dry. But, in a swamp, the humidity is high, so swamp cooling should not work very well in the swamp.
I recall, years ago, listening to the weather forecast during a trip to Arizona. It included specific advice when to use evaporational cooling
vs regular AC.
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posted on
08/12/2018 1:01:41 AM PDT
by
cynwoody
To: Nifster
France has needed AC but they don’t install it. They lose tens of thousands during heat waves Have you ever toured the Louvre in August?
The BO stench is pervasive!
I wonder what the EU duty is/was on Tom's of Maine? Could our President have improved the scent of the Louvre by negotiating hard?
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posted on
08/12/2018 1:13:10 AM PDT
by
cynwoody
To: Netz
BUT...facts are, that there is an ever increasing demand for A/C facilities world-wide.
oddly enough, there is an ever increasing demand for porn, viagra, and government welfare world-wide. go figure.
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posted on
08/12/2018 1:13:45 AM PDT
by
867V309
(Lock Her Up)
To: Dr. Sivana
Wow you brought back a memory with Kool Aid. In summer we used to mix up the flavored packets with water and ice. A staple of a sweet summer drink plus quite cheap to purchase too. Kids could earn a few coins with a Kool Aid/Lemonade stand on the block. Rare to see those anymore.
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posted on
08/12/2018 2:00:27 AM PDT
by
tflabo
(Varmints)
To: Keyhopper
The heat here in Broward has been rough ride my bike almost 20 miles a day...but only in the morn
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posted on
08/12/2018 2:12:24 AM PDT
by
rrrod
(just an old guy with a gun in his pocket)
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