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2001/6/1-2 [Science/Electric] UID:21402 Activity:kinda low
5/31    most of the electricity goes into refrigeration and AC. Why can't
        they invent a motor driven compressor which may be noisier, but
        much more efficient?
        \_ consumer goods aren't designed to be efficient. (cf. lightbulbs)
        \_ physics 7C.
        \_ Swamp cooler
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