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marx290 · 04-15-13, 10:57 AM

Yeah, NiHaoMike, that high speed compressor seems like quite the hurdle to overcome. I would love to see some DIY work on a hybrid system that uses more common components.

I don't have much need for AC here in the North West, but that hasn't stopped me from daydreaming about different schemes to cool a condenser. I would think to build an evaporative cooler would require a sensible source of water like rainwater catchment or some filtered waste stream of some sort. What are your thoughts on water source?

Also, are there issues with corrosion when dealing with water, copper and aluminum, or does such a device require more inert materials like SS?

04-15-13, 10:57 AM	#7
marx290 Vapor Compression Goon Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 63 Thanks: 11 Thanked 22 Times in 11 Posts	Yeah, NiHaoMike, that high speed compressor seems like quite the hurdle to overcome. I would love to see some DIY work on a hybrid system that uses more common components. I don't have much need for AC here in the North West, but that hasn't stopped me from daydreaming about different schemes to cool a condenser. I would think to build an evaporative cooler would require a sensible source of water like rainwater catchment or some filtered waste stream of some sort. What are your thoughts on water source? Also, are there issues with corrosion when dealing with water, copper and aluminum, or does such a device require more inert materials like SS? __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.