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Old 06-20-2016, 08:24 PM
 
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Woohoo!
I spent my high school years in Lake Havasu. One of the tests to see if you were really a local was to be able to walk across the Safeway parking lot barefoot when it was 120 out. We didn't demand the test when it reached 125.

When I turned 16 I got a boat when all my friends were getting cars. I never had a problem getting around because everyone gave me rides, chipped in for gas for the boat and a little extra I used for slip fees. Once you got moving, the spray and wind provided all the Havasu evap cooling you would want.
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Old 06-20-2016, 10:56 PM
 
Location: Las Vegas
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the swamp cooler we have is a bonaire durango and would recommend it to anyone
Is that a window evap cooler?

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It is just after 5:00. The outside temperature is 111 degrees. I have one swamp cooler for a 2200 sq. ft. house. The downstairs temperature is 74 degrees, the upstairs temperature is 78. No a/c today or yesterday. Man, I really, really, REALLY love how well this thing works when the house is decently insulated. At least for now, when the dewpoint is below freezing.
My normal ac cooled the entire house (1600sqf) a whopping 2 degrees from 2pm to 8pm, from 80 to 78

Need some advice on swamp coolers pronto
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Old 06-21-2016, 06:31 AM
 
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Is that a window evap cooler?



My normal ac cooled the entire house (1600sqf) a whopping 2 degrees from 2pm to 8pm, from 80 to 78

Need some advice on swamp coolers pronto

yes it is a window mounted unit one neighbor has it mounted in his garage wall
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Old 06-21-2016, 09:41 AM
 
Location: City of North Las Vegas, NV
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I use a weather app on my smartphone call Weather Underground which showed yesterday that Wetlands park by Sam Boyd Stadium that is one of the lowest points in the valley registered a temperature of 125F !
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Old 06-21-2016, 09:50 AM
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Location: Las Vegas
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I use a weather app on my smartphone call Weather Underground which showed yesterday that Wetlands park by Sam Boyd Stadium that is one of the lowest points in the valley registered a temperature of 125F !

I can ride my bike to the wetlands in about 5 minutes and I recorded 120 on my dash.
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Old 06-21-2016, 11:43 AM
 
Location: Paranoid State
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It is just after 5:00. The outside temperature is 111 degrees. I have one swamp cooler for a 2200 sq. ft. house. The downstairs temperature is 74 degrees, the upstairs temperature is 78. No a/c today or yesterday. Man, I really, really, REALLY love how well this thing works when the house is decently insulated. At least for now, when the dewpoint is below freezing.
How's the humidity inside the house? How does it feel?
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Old 06-21-2016, 01:14 PM
 
Location: Las Vegas
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How's the humidity inside the house? How does it feel?
Feels great. Keep in mind that the outside humidity is currently between 5 - 15 %, so even if it dumped a lot of moisture in the air, you're still sitting comfortably. Just have to make sure there's adequate ventilation so the warm moist air doesn't accumulate.
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Old 06-21-2016, 04:49 PM
 
Location: Las Vegas
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Feels great. Keep in mind that the outside humidity is currently between 5 - 15 %, so even if it dumped a lot of moisture in the air, you're still sitting comfortably. Just have to make sure there's adequate ventilation so the warm moist air doesn't accumulate.
What kind of evap cooler do you have?

I want to know how much I need to spend to have one installed for a 1600sqf house, already has refrigerated ducted cooling
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Old 06-21-2016, 05:29 PM
 
Location: Las Vegas
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What kind of evap cooler do you have?

I want to know how much I need to spend to have one installed for a 1600sqf house, already has refrigerated ducted cooling
Bonaire Durango. You can pick it up at Home Depot for ~$450. Also need to pick up a connection to a hose bibb.

Sioux Chief 3/4 in. x 1/4 in. Lead-Free Brass MGH x FIP Adapter-937-793002299 - The Home Depot

plus 1/4" OD tubing to connect from the adapter to the water intake, and you're in business. There's also a kit that you can pick up. Look for "evaporative cooler sillcock with 1/8" tap" in the store.

Also, if you want to pipe the drain away from the house, look into this:
3/4 in. Slip x FHT PVC Hose Fitting-53360 - The Home Depot

It attaches to the threaded drain connection, and allows you to attach PVC pipe, so you can send it pretty much wherever you want, as long as its downhill. You can also just hook up a garden hose, but I find a hose is too floppy, and you get low spots, preventing the water from actually draining.
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Old 06-21-2016, 05:47 PM
 
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Bonaire Durango. You can pick it up at Home Depot for ~$450. Also need to pick up a connection to a hose bibb.

Sioux Chief 3/4 in. x 1/4 in. Lead-Free Brass MGH x FIP Adapter-937-793002299 - The Home Depot

plus 1/4" OD tubing to connect from the adapter to the water intake, and you're in business. There's also a kit that you can pick up. Look for "evaporative cooler sillcock with 1/8" tap" in the store.

Also, if you want to pipe the drain away from the house, look into this:
3/4 in. Slip x FHT PVC Hose Fitting-53360 - The Home Depot

It attaches to the threaded drain connection, and allows you to attach PVC pipe, so you can send it pretty much wherever you want, as long as its downhill. You can also just hook up a garden hose, but I find a hose is too floppy, and you get low spots, preventing the water from actually draining.
for those looking the bonaire is the way to go we love it!
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