09-16-2014, 02:06 PM
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How much does running the AC cost compared to driving with a bag of ice in your lap? 
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09-16-2014, 04:36 PM
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Switching the A/C on and off like this might possibly wear out the magnetic clutch faster. I expect they are rated for so many million on/off cycles.
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09-16-2014, 05:06 PM
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Switching the A/C on and off like this might possibly wear out the magnetic clutch faster. I expect they are rated for so many million on/off cycles.
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Pretty sure the clutch cycles on its own. |
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09-16-2014, 05:53 PM
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I doubt my wife would like it if I do.
I gladly sacrifice economy on this account. 
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09-16-2014, 06:30 PM
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I doubt my wife would like it if I do.
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Right! Passengers! You would need to provide a bag of ice for everybody!
Oh boy. Only our special needs school buses had air conditioning and those did not blow very cold, but that seemed to be more a problem for the driver than the passengers. It was interesting to pour sweat while responsible for the safety of everyone inside my vehicle and anywhere near it.
Providing fifty-five bags of ice would have worked poorly. |
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09-17-2014, 04:31 AM
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Right! Passengers! You would need to provide a bag of ice for everybody!
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Ah, I was thinking about the physical implications of having a bag of ice there...
Whoopsee.
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09-17-2014, 06:23 AM
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Quote:
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Ah, I was thinking about the physical implications of having a bag of ice there...
Whoopsee.
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LOL. I thought the same thing when I read what he said. I guess great minds think alike?
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