tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7971443171317468019.post3324427866528240580..comments2024-02-17T23:26:47.941-08:00Comments on Abdallah House - Redesigning a Home: Cool cupboad link to cellar switched offRichardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10265524593691122778noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7971443171317468019.post-80518776159086123962017-01-17T20:32:45.722-08:002017-01-17T20:32:45.722-08:00As a retrofit you could just draw from the cool ai...As a retrofit you could just draw from the cool air under the house (if on stumps) - though it wont be as good as if you can draw through an earth tube like we have. Not sure if using the cellar as an inlet point reduces the temperature much, but it does ensure airflow in the cellar. Be great if someone wanted to do a study and take accurate measurements on this project.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10265524593691122778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7971443171317468019.post-24729961499370640772017-01-17T20:29:28.823-08:002017-01-17T20:29:28.823-08:00Pip magazine Issue 7 will be available from our ot...Pip magazine Issue 7 will be available from our other website in Feb at https://permacultureprinciples.com/product/pip-magazine/Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10265524593691122778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7971443171317468019.post-7958587769615180572017-01-17T20:27:05.826-08:002017-01-17T20:27:05.826-08:00Hey there Angus, You may notice in the image of th...Hey there Angus, You may notice in the image of the system that there is a reference to summer temperatures - 19-23C in summer. See http://www.abdallahhouse.com/2012/06/cool-cupboad-link-to-cellar-switched.html<br /><br />I've actually made some changes to the design since this post was put up. I've extended the length of the outlet pipe, painted it black and put a whirly bird on top, in an effort to get it to draw better. Looking at the temperature today (currently 24C) it's 19.9C at the base of the cupboard and 20.7C about mid way. I should take a reading on a really hot day (like yesterday which was 39C).<br /><br />I'd definitely do it again. It's handy having a cellar (like space) with cupboard access in the kitchen.<br /><br />I may get into creating some new updates on this blog soon. Check out the upcoming issue of Pip magazine (Issue 7 Feb 2017) for an up-to-date article about our place, and the case study that's just been put up on RetroSuburbia.com - https://retrosuburbia.com/case-studies/abdallah-house/Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10265524593691122778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7971443171317468019.post-51990833453954628582017-01-17T19:56:46.081-08:002017-01-17T19:56:46.081-08:00Hi,
I'm considering building a cool cupboard ...Hi,<br /><br />I'm considering building a cool cupboard at my house. Can you tell me how it performs over summer? Would you do it again?<br /><br />Have just discovered your blog looking for this, and love it. Thanks!<br /><br />Cheers, AngusAngus Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01518875828382696708noreply@blogger.com