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Evaporative Coolers - Frequently Asked Questions
What is an evaporative cooler?
An evaporative cooler is another method of cooling a room without having to use an exhaust hose. Evaporative coolers tend to have a large water tank which is filled with cold water or cold water and ice, the water is then fed over a filter mat. The air is then sucked in through the unit and blown out through the moistened filter; the air is cooled by the water’s evaporation.
What’s the difference between an air conditioner and an evaporative cooler?
Evaporative coolers are far quieter than air conditioner units as they don’t have compressors and use just a fan. Unfortunately evaporative coolers are not as effective as air conditioners at cooling down a room due to the fact that they don’t have the compressor. With air conditioners you can set the temperature to achieve about 18°C but evaporative coolers are less controllable.
How does an evaporative cooler work?
An evaporative cooler uses cold water to wet a mat within it. Air is then drawn through the wet mat and blown out through the front of the unit, as the water evaporates the air is cooled. For better cooling it is recommended that an evaporative cooler is placed in a location that will create a “flow through” air effect, this means having a partly opened door or window at either end of the room to create a flow of air.
Can you set the temperature on an evaporative cooler?
Unfortunately with evaporative coolers you are unable to set a required temperature as they don’t have a method of regulating the air temperature which is being expelled.
Are evaporative coolers effective?
Yes evaporative coolers are effective but they must be operated correctly. They need to be in a room with plenty of ventilation otherwise the humidity will rise too high and the moisture being introduced to the room will cease to evaporate.
Is there anyway to increase the effectiveness of an evaporative cooler?
Adding ice to the water tank will further cool the air being expelled by the evaporative cooler. The greatest cooling effect will be felt if the evaporative cooler is placed in a partly opened doorway or in front of an opened window with the cool air being directed into the room. It is important to have a door or window partly opened away from the cooler to create a “flow-through” effect.
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