Swamp Cooler: Ok Where I come from it gets hot. So hot that beer evaporates while in the bottle. Also the fact that my room gets a lot of afternoon sun does not make for a cool night in summer. Being the person i am, I hacked an old (Newly bought) bucket to creat…

Whether you own a swamp cooler or are considering buying one, you’ve probably asked, “How cool can a swamp cooler get?” If so, you’re in the right place. We’ll answer that question and more in this article!

My AC unit went out this Summer. The first string of hot days revealed that the compressor in my 25-year-old beast died. It was not going to be worth it to replace it. I need a new air conditioner. But it’s not always that simple. Paying for things like a ‘crane fee’ and taking on … Continue reading "Surviving A Fresno Summer With A Swamp Cooler"

How to make an Evap./Swamp Air Cooler using a 5 gallon bucket. Evaporative Cooler works very well. easy to make. powerful breeze. low temps. for even more co...

Making a DIY swamp cooler can be a rewarding project, offering a cost-effective and efficient way to beat the heat. This guide is designed to walk you through 10 homemade DIY swamp cooler ideas, providing clear and straightforward how-to instructions. Whether you're aiming to cool a small room or a larger space, these ideas are crafted to cater to a variety of needs, ensuring you can find a solution that's just right for you. In the following sections, we will delve into why building your…

Swamp coolers are also called evaporative coolers. They generally sit on top of a home and function by blowing hot dry outside air over wet ... Read more

Here’s a neat automotive accessory from days gone by: the evaporative air conditioner, better known as the swamp cooler. Today, more than 99 percent of the passenger vehicles sold in the United States are equipped with air conditioning, but … Continue reading →

Swamp coolers, or evaporative coolers use a science principle called the enthalpy of vaporization. Water and other liquids can absorb a lot of heat energy before it’s converted into gas. As air passes over a liquid, heat from the air is absorbed by the water and you’re left with cooler, moisture-laden air. These car coolers are mini-swamp coolers powered by moving air rushing past your car, ported inside through a partially open window.

How to build a low-cost 12 volt evaporative cooler. My husband and I built two swamp coolers that we use to air condition our tent when we camp in hot, dry weather at Burning Man. These compact u…