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Cool down on a hot day using a fan and a frozen water bottle
Posted by Sarah Stokely at 10:04 AM on April 8, 2008
Trying to cut back on your use of that energy sucking air conditioner (or maybe just don't have one)? A tipster at the Natural Living blog suggests this simple hack to get the most out of your standing fan instead:
Given that it's been a bit on the chilly side in Sydney for the past couple of days, I haven't tried this tip myself, but I reckon it's worth filing away for those upcoming hot summer days!
Climatization replacement [Natural Living]
"You need a fan, and a plastic bottle of water.
Fill the 3/4 of the bottle with water and put it in the freezer.
Once deep frozen, put the plastic bottle in front of the fan, and tadaa! Fresh air!"
Given that it's been a bit on the chilly side in Sydney for the past couple of days, I haven't tried this tip myself, but I reckon it's worth filing away for those upcoming hot summer days!
Climatization replacement [Natural Living]
Comments
Scientist
Posted April 8, 2008 11:35 AM
Because freezing a bottle of water doesn't consume any energy whatsoever...
schmy
Posted April 8, 2008 1:05 PM
Actually, there's a flaw in this idea:
Consider the energy your freezer is using to freeze the water in the first place! This idea is equivalent to leaving your freezer door open; sure, the air coming out of the freezer may be cold, but the back of the freezer is heating up under the strain. All you're doing is bringing more energy (i.e., heat) into your home.
Instead, if your cold tap actually runs cold water (without refridgeration) then place that in a bowl in front of your fan.