On Tuesday July 30 1996, Tim Hutzler of (1:119/88) wrote to Cathy Hettinger:
 TH> Ya know, from time to time I read of these 'break thorughs' in
 TH> photo-voltaic production technologies. But I don't see the price drop
 TH> all that much. Are cheap PV cells being kept from us, or are they
 TH> being snached up as soon as they pop out of the toaster? 
They're being snatched up. By power companies, no less! I believe they are 
"protecting their investment".
 CH>> Tried calling motor home guys but they knew nothing of solar
 >> powered A/C for motor homes. Cathy.
 TH> I doubt they exist, Cathy.
 TH> As I had mentioned, they are no doubt cost prohibitive. After all -
 TH> the idea, here, is saving money, right?
Some of us are out for energy independance. I'd rather make my own, than pay 
someone else for it with their "mark ups".
 TH> Something I have dreamed of was an 'absorption' cooler for the home.
That's a "new one" for me! What is an absorbtion cooler?
RYL,
    Chris
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