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Subject:Re: DC Refrigerator Alternatives
From:Larry Alofs
Date:Wed, 25 Aug 2004 19:46:52 -0500

Michael Elliott wrote:
> So filling the reefer with very humid air at, say, 80F, then shutting
> the door will raise the temp of the contents of the reefer more than
> very dry air will. I wonder how much effect this would have on a
> six-pack of Coke?
>
> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott
> 71 VW Type 2 / 84 Westy: A poor but proud race.
> KG6RCR\

I'm not so sure that the change is in that direction.  At a given temp
and pressure you have the same number of molecules.  Replacing some of
the nitrogen and oxygen molecules with water means less mass because the
water molecules weigh less.

Larry A.