How do you deal with the heat in summer? (lemmy.sdf.org)

submitted 1 week ago by Achyu@lemmy.sdf.org to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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It is currently summer in India.

Are there any behavioural or infra modifications that would help handle the increased heat?
I have read about how white roofs would reduce heat absorption and energy needed for cooling
Are there other things like that? Especially ones that regular people can try? The other type(policy decision type) are ok too tho. Would be good to know them.

Also, are there any communities that would have discussions on such topics? Like a TIL or DIY community where people talked about general issues and solutions.
Is it this community?

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[-] LumpyPancakes@lemm.ee 17 points 1 week ago

If it's not overly humid, evaporative air conditioners are a cheap to run way to keep cool. The personal units (Convair Classic etc) are typically about 50 to 80 watts, so a single solar panel, battery and inverter should guarantee safe, grid free cooling for one or two people.

[-] Achyu@lemmy.sdf.org 10 points 1 week ago

Thank you.

I'm in Kerala. We do have decent humidity in most areas here.

[-] LumpyPancakes@lemm.ee 5 points 1 week ago

These might be worth trying, I don't know.

https://www.womenshealthmag.com/life/g44762001/best-wearable-neck-air-conditioners/

[-] anarchoilluminati@hexbear.net 3 points 1 week ago

If you're open to it, please consider an AMA or a write-up on Kerala on Hexbear.

I'm sure people would love to hear about the political situation and life there!

[-] Achyu@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 3 days ago

Thank you.

I do support the left front, but I am not an official member, so would a casual regular person AMA on the politics be ok?

Who should I contact regarding the AMA? Hexabear mods

[-] anarchoilluminati@hexbear.net 1 points 3 days ago

Hey! That's cool you support it, and I think people would still very much appreciate it. We had someone in Palestine do AMA's and they were a regular person too. Honestly, I've never yet been to India but would end up visiting Kerala when I do get the chance so it'd be cool to hear about it!

I'm not sure who to contact in particular, unfortunately. Anyone who is a mod at c/askchapo probably!

[-] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 week ago

I think humidity in India is generally rather high?

[-] RelativeArea1@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago

my broke ass method on dealing with high temp + high humidity is 2 fans, 1 for me and 1 pointing outside (either the door or window, maybe around an elbow length)

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