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> Compressor I would think these would be too loud for a comfortable sleep environment.

• kijin 2y ago
  You could put a small compressor outside and connect a well-insulated hose to pump the refrigerant inside, just like a split system air conditioner. Then the noise in your bedroom will be no worse than the occasional hum of a fridge in the other room. As someone who lives in a humid climate, I wouldn't even think of using an evaporative cooler anywhere in my home, for any purpose, period. It's either compressors or nothing.
  • sagarm 2y ago
    I believe the Eight sleep uses a Peltier cooler. Not terribly efficient, but the ΔT and the load are low (a human body puts out <100W while asleep). Plus, a Peltier can also heat with some supporting electronics.
  • alwayslikethis 2y ago
    Does the water need to be that cold? I would think the cooling can be accomplished just by having a large enough water tank and possibly a radiator and fan so that the thermal mass would prevent your body from heating it up for the 8 hours or so you spend on bed.