Manifestor_of_Light
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Thu Jul-21-11 05:51 PM
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| 18. No evaporation occurs when there is high humidity, like in most of Texas. |
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When the humidity is high it does not cool off at night.
There is no evaporative cooling of the body if you just use a fan in high humidity. That makes the heat worse, makes it circulate faster like you are in a convection oven (an oven with a powerful fan to cook stuff faster).
You MUST have A/C to remove the water from the air in order to cool down in Texas--Austin and points east and south.
I grew up in Houston with only a couple of totally inadequate window units and an attic fan that only blew the dirt and dust and heat around. It was completely miserable.
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| -I have a theory about keeping cool in hot weather. Tell me what you think... |
CTyankee |
Jul-20-11 08:36 AM |
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I like that idea.. Also... use that cracked ice on your inside wrists to keep your |
midnight |
Jul-20-11 08:40 AM |
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Sounds like a good idea to me |
NEOhiodemocrat |
Jul-20-11 08:42 AM |
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I finally broke down and got a/c. Neither one of us could stand it any more. |
CTyankee |
Jul-20-11 08:46 AM |
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I may have to do that someday |
NEOhiodemocrat |
Jul-20-11 08:52 AM |
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I lived in Houston with no ac but with ceiling fans. |
ellenrr |
Jul-21-11 09:51 AM |
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So, you and your husband are arguing over whether ice water is colder than cold water? |
FSogol |
Jul-20-11 08:45 AM |
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No, the part about cracked ice cooling your body core when you consume (eat) it. |
CTyankee |
Jul-20-11 08:47 AM |
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Good Article on hot weather and those over 65, even those in great shape. |
enough |
Jul-20-11 08:53 AM |
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I have a theory too! When living in Texas I learned, quite by accident, that |
snappyturtle |
Jul-20-11 09:28 AM |
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Probably more effective if you just carry the ice in your armpit, or on your neck. n/t |
Ian David |
Jul-20-11 09:35 AM |
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i am not that old yet. but i live on ice. even freeze my milk. to chunky. |
pansypoo53219 |
Jul-20-11 09:53 AM |
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Hot tea is used in Africa. Makes you sweat, therefore cooling you. Only works when |
thereismore |
Jul-20-11 09:56 AM |
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I get a large washcloth. Soak it with cold water |
woodsprite |
Jul-20-11 10:29 AM |
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i like a silk scarf myself. |
mopinko |
Jul-31-11 11:05 AM |
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oops. dreaded double post. |
mopinko |
Jul-31-11 11:05 AM |
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If it works for ya, it works! |
dixiegrrrrl |
Jul-20-11 11:04 AM |
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Evaporation is a great cooling device. |
SheilaT |
Jul-20-11 03:39 PM |
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It helps, but if you want to get rid of that woozy feeling fast, |
Warpy |
Jul-21-11 11:13 AM |
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Actually, we don't lose a huge amount through our heads |
semillama |
Jul-21-11 01:14 PM |
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No evaporation occurs when there is high humidity, like in most of Texas. |
Manifestor_of_Light |
Jul-21-11 05:51 PM |
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I've heard eating ice isn't great for the teeth. |
Codeine |
Jul-26-11 01:52 PM |
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ice cubes in a little ziplock baggie tucked inside the bra |
grasswire |
Jul-29-11 01:07 AM |
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What ever works for you |
Philippine expat |
Jul-31-11 08:42 PM |
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I find ice water works best if I pour it over my head when I feel woozy |
Warpy |
Jul-31-11 11:59 PM |
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I start to feel a little nauseated in the morning in August. It happens every year. |
CTyankee |
Aug-05-11 01:34 PM |
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