‘Ridiculous’ Room-Cooling Trick Could Be Ideal for the UK Heatwave

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How a DIY cooling tunnel works, why it is not air conditioning, and the key safety risks to know.

The Hack Uses a Fan and Empty Duvet Cover

It Creates a Personal Air Tunnel

It Is Not Real Air Conditioning

The Effect Comes From Moving Air

Room Temperature Still Matters

Keep Fabric Away From the Fan

Do Not Leave It Running Unattended

Babies Should Never Sleep Inside It

It Cannot Replace Heat-Illness Precautions

Use It Alongside Proven Cooling Measures

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A Cornwall man has attracted attention with an unusual attempt to survive Britain’s oppressive nights using two objects already found in many bedrooms. The arrangement looks more like a homemade shelter than a cooling appliance.

The idea can create a concentrated breeze around one person, but it is not air conditioning and requires important safety precautions. Used carelessly, the fabric-and-fan combination could introduce risks that outweigh its temporary comfort.

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