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Old 06-12-14, 10:45 AM   #444
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Originally Posted by Piwoslaw View Post
...Run your intake air through a few meters of buried tube(s)...
Piwoslaw,

I agree with the concept for sure, but I think your idea of "a few meters" may be a bit naive. You may be underestimating by a factor of 6.

Most earth-tube designs I have seen call for lengths of around 30 meters.

But your principle is sound.

-AC
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