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Portable A/Cs have an exhaust to send the heat outside.
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You shouldn't increase the humidity of air conditioned air too much if you can handle the lower humidity without issue. The heat of vaporization/condensation of water is very high, and condensation...
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Yes, but it won't be as efficient because of the limited surface area for evaporation.
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World this work for camping purposes? We are in AZ and usually camp in sites where there are electrical outlets.
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Would this be good for a small bedroom ? How much of the room would be cooled? Also can you add ice to the water for extra coolness?
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Is this a mini “swamp cooler”
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Not sure about anyone else here, but I live in South Florida, where it gets in the 90's every summer and 80% or more humidity is not unusual. In that climate, this item will do you no good at all. ...
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Why not buy an ac that makes a large ice block, at night, when the power is cheaper?
Obviously these are industrial units and typically go on top of buildings, and must he maintained somewhere...
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July - Sept, not that great. I usually shutdown my Evap around this time of year. If you need an evap camping you probably camping in the wrong places.
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So wait... suppose you have a well insulated room with only a fridge with ice maker and this cooler. (Assume a water line, too, and ambient temps typical of summer.) You are claiming that the cooler...
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Maybe try air circulator, better than fan
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This would be counter productive. Your A/C removes humidity while the air cooler adds it. I use central air, but have a portable a/c unit and an air cooler. In most cases, I would recommend...
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Prop65 warning for lead exposure??? Hmm I’ll pass
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ABSOLUTELY!!!
Seal those holes, gaps, cracks first!!
Even a pencil lead diameter gap or hole in the window, under a door, in the wall, by the wall switches and a.c. Plugs will greatly...
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That is the thought I just had as well. Or even if there was no electricity. Since a swamp cooler only needs a water pump and a fan, could you cool a tent with a solar panel outside? Since I did grow...
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Get a better A/C unit, seal your windows and any air leakage, and cycle air using a vornado = win win
Your AC wont cool, if your room just leaks everywhere.
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There's probably not a one size fits all answer here. Your ac works by transferring heat from your inside air into refrigerant. The warm room air passes over the cold evaporator causing the warm air...
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So far in my experience with water filled air coolers, they don’t work as well as expected. Either get a fan or a good working AC.
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Here's a good explanation on it. You're actually removing zero heat from the space unlike a traditional AC. The dryer the climate the better it will work.
https://youtu.be/z8jIKsY9KCU
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We live in Denver area and have a roof mounted evaporative cooler, about 30x the power, but works great. We just got a larger portable one for our basement. All the houses with what looks like an a/c...
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Was going to say this is a dumb product, but others beat me to it
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By all means, go ahead. I have a dual science degree and would be happy to hear your thoughts on this. In fact, you tell me why I'm wrong and I'll do a little experiment with my air cooler and a...
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Not, too humid.
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Dude, no. Yes, AC removes humidity as a side affect of the cooling process, however, you can quickly end up with air that is too dry. This could complement the A/C system nicely by restoring some of...
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Works in arid environments. A bad idea in most areas of the US during the humid summers.
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BTU.
https://2qaayg3yvidcn9imquz625sg-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/themes/compact_appliance/images/LC/pac_btu_chart02.jpg
You need to buy a cooling device that can pull out enough heat fast...
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Honeywell makes models for outside use.
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I realize this thread is about (what we call in The South) a Swamp Cooler, but I have a Q about indoor dehumidification:
AC set at 79; home office is about 84 with 55-60% humidity. Would a room...
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Depends, California is a big place. Most inland locations, it will be useful in.
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Received mine today and it is definitely very LOUD!
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If you had a container of water with a fan blowing over it, does it achieve the same effect?
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Too tiny.
Use a water misting system. Easy to self install.
Latest nano dropplet design in Japan won't even wet your clothes yet still cool.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=J3B1txnvyDM
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That’s not really how it works. You’re missing the heat of compression, the work the compressor in the fridge is doing to make the ice. That’s where the heat comes from. It takes more energy to...
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I can't fathom how you have 3 thumbs down, this is physics 101. I think the confusion is simply temp over time problem where the fridge has hours to cool the water down to ice and disperse the heat...
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what about just putting water in?
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I was thinking the same thing. Here in Dallas, it wouldnt be recommended, due to it being pretty humid to start with. In Houston (ocean breezes), it would be a terrible idea, because it's already...
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We've had employees at work bring these in and it has caused a lot of indoor air quality problems, in addition to corroding nearby building components. I tested one office with it on and it was 75%+...
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How good this will work in California environment . ?
How loud is it ?
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