From: "American Mechanical" 
Newsgroups: sci.engr.heat-vent-ac alt.home.repair misc.consumers misc.consumers.house
Subject: Re: Is my new AC unit broken???
Date: Sun, 25 Apr 2004 22:44:38 GMT


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> *CBHVAC*  wrote:
>
> >...first of all, thats not an AC unit...thats a portable evaporative
> >cooler...basically, a big humidifier that MIGHT work in a low humidity
area,
> >IF and only IF its blowing directly on you.
>
> A person who sits in the moving airstream would feel even cooler because
of
> the higher air velocity, but the cooler can also make an entire room or
> house more comfortable with cooler air with more humidity.

In the right climate.  I assure you that if used in areas with high humidity
they will not only not work, but will make it even more muggy.

 - Robert

>
> >Portable evap coolers are one big waste of time and money.
>
> I disagree, altho a house also needs some outdoor airflow to make them
work.

See above.

>
> How much?
>
> Nick
>