Swamp Cooler Resource

Swamp Cooler Installation

2006-06-05T21:24:00.000-07:00

When you install your swamp cooler be sure to take a look at the side draft coolers first. They enable easy replacement of parts for future repairs and maintenance. You will usually be changing filters, oiling spindles, and replacing pads. Don't be worried that these units will be highly intensive for maintenance - on the contrary - you can do the minimal tasks required and rarely give a second thought to your swamp cooler.

When installing a swamp cooler in your window or on your roof, take precautions so that all venting and air input ducts are solid, well mounted, and sealed. Often evaporative coolers will leak due to condensation and/or simple leaks. Make sure you well seal all ducts and building to cooler points of contact. Make sure all electrical plugs and plugins are not near any possible water drippings or leaks. Make sure the swamp cooler is under warranty so that you are covered in case of bad luck, or a lemon.

Swamp Cooler Applications

2006-06-05T21:22:00.000-07:00

Where and when to utilize a swamp cooler is a question often asked by consumers when shopping for an air conditioning alternative. I believe the popularity of evaporative coolers is primarily due to their efficiency and low cost, compared to the higher cost of central air systems we see in most homes today. The perfect climate for home use is perhaps a low humidity, dry air situation, combined with a hot atmosphere. The desert areas are perfect for swamp coolers.

Swamp coolers are applied and sought after in many different industries and businesses world wide. (also due to the above mentioned efficiency) Some of these business models are in the restaurant, agriculture, green house, factory, schooling, warehouse, arena, and farm area. Usually locations that afford a large open air supply.

You don't see swamp coolers in offices as the norm yet. This I believe will change depending on infrastructure, country, funding, etc, etc. There many millions of air conditioners sitting in windows all over the world that would need replacing, and that takes alot of time and money to accomplish.

When choosing the size cooler you need for your desired application, you will be thinking in terms of cubic feet per minute, also known as CFM. The sales person will usually use the acronym CFM when speaking with you. When shopping online, by catalogue, flyer, or broshure, you should see a rating in CFM beside the picture of the swamp cooler.

Lyle's Swamp Cooler Site

2006-05-31T10:09:00.000-07:00

Thought I should introduce myself on this blog. My name is Lyle and I'm an industrial engineer, living in Australia. Thanks for coming by and checking out my swamp coolers.

I'll be adding more information on evaporative coolers as time goes on, so stay tuned.

Lyle

Mastercool MMB10 Swamp Cooler

2006-05-29T09:41:00.000-07:00

The Mastercool MMB10 is a spot cooler in essence. Rated at 2000 CFM (cubic feet per minute), it's ideal for a work space or a home space requiring quiet and efficient air conditioning. You can drop your average air temperature for the space by up to 30 degrees.

The main advantage with this swamp cooler is it's portability and powerful cooling features. You need only to plug it in and you have a quiet air conditioning unit. No hoses, intake, vents, etc, and remember that 2000 CFM is substantial area. This unit also works well in high humidity climates.

Other handy features of this evaportive unit are as follows:

Water capacity : 5 gallons
Three pronged grounded plug for safety
Adjustable louvers for variable air distribution
Standard hose connector for eay fill
Concentrated air distribution
All models plug into standard 120 Volt recepticles
Top style organizer tray
Blower wheel design for maximum velocity
Dual air inlet design takes less floor space
2000 cubic feet per minute air flow
Covers a 700 square foot area
One eighth horse power 2-speed blower motor
Heavy duty wheel for mobility
Cooling pads for maximum cooling
Air delivery method: blower wheel
Direct drive system
3.5 amps power
Dimensions 22" x 20" x 34-1/2"
65 lbs shipping weight

Swamp Cooler Pads

2006-05-28T13:34:00.000-07:00

When it comes to swamp cooler parts, the pads are the a critical choice. There are many different kinds such as AeroCool, UltraCool, and MasterCool. What you have to gain by using high quality pads is efficiency, service duration, and of course smell or scent. You can install pads that have may different scents and odors.

A quality pad will retain more water and this is what increases cooling efficiency. To ensure duration and durability, these pads will often incorporate embedded resins and agents. Make sure you spend the extra pennies on your pads. Celdek pads are very effective so take a look online for these.

Some folks try to refurbish their swamp cooler pads using various different cleaning and soaking procedures, but I would highly recommend just replacing your old pads with brand new pads every 6-8 months depending on the hours of service.

Which Swamp Cooler Do You Need?

2006-05-27T22:37:00.000-07:00

Swamp coolers can be had for commercial use or in a private setting. The portable coolers (usually used for a private applications) range in price between 70 dollars up to 700 dollars, depending on the size, and air output you desire.

There are many different swamp cooler manufacturers in the market. Fujitronic, NewAir, EV, WayCool, Airex, Quietaire, Mars Air Systems, Ecolaire, Air Process Systems, Spot Coolers, and Airmatic make quality coolers worth checking out. We review these different swamp cooler designs on this site.

You will need to realize what kind of space you need to cool before considering the different purchase options you have. You can use the equation below to make a good judgement call on the size of evaporative cooler you need for your application.

A space 60 feet wide , 80 feet long, and 14 feet in height will equate to 16800 cubic feet of space to be cooled. Using the factor two (for an air change every two minutes), divide 16800 by 2 to give you the CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute) required, in this case 8400 CFM. In this example of a cooling space you would need a swamp cooler rated at 8400 CFM.

Swamp Cooler Definition

2006-05-26T20:18:00.000-07:00

The name Swamp Cooler is actually a semi-slang term referring to an Evaporative cooler. The word swamp is used because they actually add humidity to a room or space. When used in a humid climate people would say, "It's like a swamp in here". This is why evaporative/swamp coolers are ideal for dry climates.

Evaporative cooling is an extremely efficient method of cooling. Swamp Coolers inorporate pads that are wetted in a fashion that fosters evaporation. Once the water drenched pads evaporate the water, the resulting cool air is then sucked or blown out of the the unit and in turn cooling the room air temperature.

Try to think of how humans cool themselves using sweat glands. The evaporation of the sweat on our skin creates a cooling effect. This is the same principal, but of course amplified greatly. A Swamp Cooler (or evaportive cooler) is a cheap method of air conditioning and hence their growing popularity.