OT - Perpetual Motion HVAC?

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Apparently there are no limits to stupidity...

 

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If you live in an area with constant, reliable winds, a couple of large windows with a "funnel" collecting the wind and forcing it through the building could, in some strange way, be considered perpetual motion.

 

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Is there some reference here that I'm missing? A quick googling didn't bring up anything.

 

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IF you lived near water and could harness the power of waves? Then figure out a way to turn that power into a way that could circulate cooler air from the place you are generating the power?

Just my $0.02 lol

 

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Sorry guys, I didn't attach the picture. I guess there really is no limit to my stupidity, either!

 

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Are you referring to these things? http://www.cue-vent.com/
Nevermind. I just saw your reply. That's even better.

 

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Ha!

 

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For the clueless, what are the items pictured?

 

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Condensing unit on the right (big square) and evaporator on left (rectangular).

 

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Ahh, much funnier with context. I suspected as such but wasn't sure.

But maybe they were trying to establish a gradient of cool to warm between the two units.

 

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maybe insurance not include

 

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Looks like the mitsu ductless unit.

Rube Goldberg's attempt at a dehumidifier.

 

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Sorry for not explaining what is depicted. It's what is commonly called a "mini-split", or "ductless" heat pump. Most can heat and cool, but the outdoor unit, which acts as a condenser for cooling or evaporator for heating, has to be outside.

It actually would work as a decent humidifier!

 

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That's why they put the condenser by the open window.

 

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rguimond said:

.... has to be outside...

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If you wanted to go outside once a year and clean the coils. This way they will stay nice and clean with a little dusting from the Mrs.