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Old 09-25-2015, 08:39 PM   #12 (permalink)
pete c
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Originally Posted by Occasionally6 View Post
It may not be as clear cut as that. The occupants of the A/C space produce heat and humidity. It may take less energy to cool warm dry air than cooler humid air from inside the car.
I see what you are saying, but, I think that in a case where you have a single person, sitting on his arse, there really aren't that many BTUs being generated. And the air outside is generally very warm and humid.
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