SolCool hybrid solar air conditioning unit
posted September 30th 2005 4:30AM
The SC024 isn't exactly the sexiest air
conditioning unit we've ever seen—not that we get a lot of those—but the SolCool "Hybrid Solar Chiller" can keep
you cool and green next summer with it's 12-volt
solar panel complete with back-up
battery. The system can run off of normal power on cloudy days and run off of battery power during blackouts, with
enough juice leftover to power your ceiling fans and lights during a power outage. Any excess energy can be put towards
powering your lights during the night. SolCool claims the AC system should cut your energy consumption down to a
quarter of standard systems, and with features like a super cool wet vortex chamber (that can't be legal in
all 50 states), we're not going to argue.
[Via TreeHugger]
It's pretty straightforward thinking really. If you need AC then there's probably a blistering heat outside.
How much does this thing cost anyway?
I'm sure it costs an arm and a leg but it'll add value to your home and cut your costs so maybe the return on it is good. You better hope it doesn't break though. I couldn't imagine getting some hick over to try and fix it.
Ok, folks...this looks like a bunch of smoke and mirrors if they are claiming it's a real air CONDITIONER. I think it's a plain ol' swamp cooler. Just think for a moment...could a single relatively small solar panel supply enough energy to power a real compressor driven freon using a/c unit? I think not. This will provide nice cool (not cold) air for those living in dry environments like Arizona. Otherwise the humidity this thing produces might be worse than the cooling it provides! Hey, I'm not getting down on the manufacturer...this is probably a good unit...just the CLAIM that it's a real air conditioner.
From the photo it looks like two large floor fans mounted on its side and a window rattler AC unit in the center. Looks ugly but a cool concept. Just wonder what the price tag is?
This is an old swamp cooler with a 160 year old technology called the Rankine cycled compressor system to chill the hydrated air - there are easier, smaller and cheaper ways to do this. This may be the bee's knees but it is quite antiquaited.
Cost of this system is at least $7000 US based upon a review of the website
'super cool wet vortex chamber' sounds like a swamp cooler to me also
In other words, its a scam, I'm suprised it's up here. And swamp coolers only work in very dry climates where you can actually add humidity to the air. Most places have too much humidity in the air for these to work
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From the photo it looks like two large floor fans mounted on its side and a window rattler AC unit in the center. Looks ugly but a cool concept. Just wonder what the price tag is?
iam intrested in your airconditioner .i want to know how much it cost and information about the product.thank you