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Re: Cool Air

PostPosted: Fri Jul 22, 2016 11:44 am
by CactusHugger
How to build a makeshift air conditioner for only $20
Another one of these cheap DIY coolers. Definitely a good way to go in a pinch, but not good for anything long-term.

Re: Cool Air

PostPosted: Tue Mar 14, 2017 8:36 am
by JanuaryJones
It got just a little warm yesterday, but not warm enough to motivate me to get the cooler running. One of these little contraptions would have been great. Just enough cooling to take a little bit off the heat!

Re: Cool Air

PostPosted: Tue Jun 06, 2017 8:26 am
by CrustyOldFart
It sure has gotten hot all of a sudden! Got my cooler running a few weeks ago, but now I realize I need new pads. It's a pain in the ass working on the roof at my age. I might actually break down and hire someone, but at this point I have no idea who to call. Does anyone have a listing of people capable of working on swamp coolers who are reliable and won't rip an old guy off?

Re: Cool Air

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 4:27 pm
by CactusHugger
$8 Homemade Air Conditioner - Works Flawlessly!
With a battery or solar powered fan, one of these would be great in the event of a power outage, providing that you have a supply of ice!

Re: Cool Air

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 4:34 pm
by CactusHugger
8 Best Battery Powered Fans 2016
Speaking of battery powered fans...

Re: Cool Air

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 4:51 pm
by CactusHugger
Homemade Air Conditioner - Experiment
Here's another variation on the theme...

Re: Cool Air

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 4:53 pm
by CactusHugger
Best 5 Battery Powered Fans 2017 | Power Up And Stay Cool With The Top Notch Portable Fans!
Here's some more battery powered fans. Some use rechargeable batteries and others use disposable batteries of different sizes.

Re: Cool Air

PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 5:37 pm
by ergot
Zero Breeze - The World’s Coolest Portable Air Conditioner
Something like this might be more expensive, but it would also do a much better job.

Re: Cool Air

PostPosted: Sun Aug 27, 2017 6:49 am
by CrustyOldFart
SoCal Residents Brace For The Blistering Heat Wave And Think Of Ways To Keep Cool
Sounds serious! :eek2: Better run out and get some ice cream! :roll2:

Re: Cool Air

PostPosted: Mon Aug 28, 2017 6:22 am
by ergot
CrustyOldFart: This week the temps are supposed to hit 110 or higher, but the humidity isn't too bad. Not a lot of wind though and so it won't be the nicest weather this week, but it won't be excessively hot by local standards. Along the coast it is supposed to be hotter than normal and I think that's the area they talk about in the news clip.