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Old 05-05-2008, 02:38 AM   #24 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Yaristock View Post
Would it be anyway beneficial to use a small wind power turbine to recoup some of the energy. Since its blowing anyways why not harness some of the wind?????
I'd imagine that adding a turbine will lower the fan's CFM (efficiency), negating any gains. It's the equivalent of sticking a generator on a motor to build a perpetual motion machine. You might be able to recoup a small gain, though.

Rather, I would clean the condensor grille pristinely to help increase the fan's efficiency.

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