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  • Evaporative Cooler Bearing Maintenance
    By: Aaron Washburn | -
    Oil Bearings Regularly

    Oiling and inspecting your Evaporative Cooler or Swamp Cooler bearings can save you major headaches and expense. On most Coolers, oiling the bearings is a very simple job. The majority of residential and small commercial models come with a bronze bearing. There are no moving parts to these bearings as there are with ball bearings. Bronze bearings are made with a sleeve of bronze inside a steel die-cast housing. The blower shaft spins inside the bro ...
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  • Portable Evaporative Coolers - Choose Wisely
    By: Aaron Washburn | -
    How Evaporative Coolers Work

    The first thing to know is how Evaporative Coolers work. This is important to recognize because it will make the difference in what type of Cooler you purchase and where it is placed. All Evaporative Coolers, or Swamp Coolers as some call them, produce cool air the same way. As water is pumped over the pads or media it is evaporated into the air. This evaporation process causes a temperature drop of the discharged air. The more water absorbed ...
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  • Evaporative Cooler Maintenance Tips - Replacing Belts
    By: Aaron Washburn | - You might at first think that changing your evaporative cooler belt is easy. Why spend your valuable time reading about it? Keep reading; because this information could not only give more time between belt changes it could also possibly save bearing problems down the road, and hundreds of dollars in costly repairs.

    Tips to Keep in Mind

    Most residential coolers originally come with a 4L V-belt (ex. 4L 55). These work just fine but, they usually stretch out after a p ...
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  • Evaporative Cooler Maintenance Tips - Change Pads Regularly
    By: Aaron Washburn | -
    Through my years of working on evaporative coolers I have found that poor maintenance of cooler pad material probably contributes the most to premature deterioration of the entire cooler. Most owners feel they are saving money by leaving the old pads in the unit for as long as possible but, ultimately they are costing themselves much more money in the long run by having to change out the entire cooler years before they should have to change it. I will explain why this is usually the case. ...
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  • Evaporative Coolers - Will Expensive Models Last Longer?
    By: Aaron Washburn | -

    There is an old saying You get what you pay for. This means that if you spend more money on an item it is not only better quality but generally lasts longer. This is usually the case with most items. But with Evaporative Coolers there are other circumstances involved. I have seen people buy the best stainless steel commercial unit that they could find. To their surprise the unit was rusted and corroded beyond use in about the same time as cheaper models. This was not th ...
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  • Champion Evaporative Coolers - Best Value For Your Money
    By: Aaron Washburn | -
    I am writing this article because I have just read an article on the benefits of buying Champion Evaporative Coolers ( some call these Swamp Coolers ). The author mentioned that the units are good quality, cost effective, and long lasting. This is all true. But then I thought, how would a man who has written hundreds of articles on interior decorating and outdoor lawn care know why these are quality units? I have installed and maintained them for years and can tell you the reason why ...
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  • What Makes A Cooling Unit Works So Well
    By: Cooper Miller | - On hot, dry days, sometimes all a person can think about is finding a way to cool down. In naturally dry, desert like areas there are multiple, commonly practiced methods implemented in order to stay cool. One method that most are familiar with is a cooling unit. A cooling unit, or evaporative cooler, is a machine that generates cooler air by a process known as evaporation.

    Evaporative cooling is a natural phenomenon in which a liquid such as water evaporates, and the subsequent ...
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  • Your Annual Guide To Home Maintenance
    By: Joshua Drews | - It's time to organise your end of season service on evaporative coolers. Regular servicing may extend the life of the unit, saving you a lot of money.
    Check with your manufacturer for their recommendations. Also, a cover for the winter will keep birds from nesting in the unit!
    If you have a coloured concrete or paved driveway, look at whether it needs resealing. These materials fade in the sun and keeping them in good condition maintains the value of your home.
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  • Tips To Reduce Energy Consumption And Save Money
    By: Jeff Belk | - Going green and saving money go hand-in-hand. When you cut energy costs, you're saving money as well as the natural resources that create that energy. In fact, the US Department of Energy reports that the home sector uses approximately 66% of the electric energy in this country. What's more, electrical energy consumption in the U.S. doubled between 1989 and 2005. You might be surprised at how many ways you can cut costs and energy consumption around your home. Here's a list of effective meas ...
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  • In Summer, It Can Be Cool To Be Green
    By: SA HOME | - My 1963 tri-level has radiant boiler heat and no ducts for central air. While Colorado summers get well into the 90s, my husband and I generally retreat to the basement to get cool rather than install a window-mounted air conditioner--or an evaporative "swamp" cooler, like so many of our neighbors have.

    We haven't settled on a good eco-solution for cooling our old house. But every year, it seems the options get better for green remodelers. As the mercury rises, my mind can't help bu ...
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  • Normally Central Air Conditioners
    By: goldy | - Heat and humidity can certainly bring down productivity in the workplace. You can make conditions more comfortable for work by installing central air conditioners if the work area is large, in which case one small air conditioner would not be enough. So, if you wish to cool the entire house or the office you need to install central air conditioners.

    Normally central air conditioners works on the principle of transferring heat from one station to the other with the help of a transpor ...
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  • The Different Types Of Home Hvac Systems
    By: Art Gib | - Purchasing a new HVAC system for a home is one of the biggest investments a homeowner will ever make, second only to a new roof. Before choosing a new appliance, it is wise to do a little bit of homework first so that you know exactly what you'll be getting. Here's a short synopsis of the most popular types of home HVAC systems.

    Evaporative Coolers

    An evaporative cooler is a separate unit from the furnace and is most commonly used in arid western states such as Col ...
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  • The Simple Science Behind Evaporative Coolers And What One Should Look For When Ordering One?
    By: Michael Skatoli | - Swamp coolers usually have a unit that blows air on to wet pads that the air flows over. The cool air made is then pumped through vents and then circulated throughout the space. These units are sometimes referred to as swamp coolers, evaporative coolers, and air coolers. The specifics of this used in cooling homes is just like evaporation. The procedure involves the evaporation and condensation of water. Thedwelling is then pumped with water vapors that cool everything. Some of the more expensiv ...
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  • Keeping Warehouse Workers Safe And Productive
    By: Art Gib | - Employers and managers who are responsible for large warehouses know that there are unique challenges to keeping their workers safe. Although each employee is responsible for his or her own behavior, it is management that must set the guidelines that should be followed. Here are some important tips for formulating your warehouse policies.

    -- Set appropriate and realistic deadlines. You will force your workers into taking unnecessary chances with their own bodies and with expensive ...
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  • Heat Stress Affects Worker Productivity And Safety
    By: Art Gib | - Heat stress is a common problem for workers across America during the summer months. Excessive heat in the workplace decreases productivity significantly and can be extremely dangerous as well. For years, the solution for many employees has been to add extra deodorant or bring a second shirt with to work, but these aren't solutions at all: they merely mask a potentially hazardous situation.

    What is heat stress?

    Heat stress is not as severe as actual heat stroke or h ...
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  • Water Softeners Are Necessary For Health Today
    By: Tai Pham | - When is water considered hard? and when is it considered soft? Technically when water possesses too much concentration of calcium and magnesium it is called hard water. If and when calcium and magnesium dissolves the degree of the water's hardness increases. Hard water needs to be softened as they clog pipes and dissolves soap less easily. To treat hard water it goes through a process called water softening where in water would pass through a bed of resin wherein an exchange of positively and ne ...
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  • Air Conditioner A Cooling Device
    By: Tom Lopez | - An air conditioner is a gadget that cools the indoor air by removing heat and depositing it outside. It is used in cars, houses, offices, retail stores, restaurants, and other indoor facilities. Air conditioners are also used to regulate the humidity and purity of the surroundings.

    Every air conditioners have varied features but there are certain things to look. These include- variable air direction to prevent drafts, easy to remove and easy to clean air filters for reducing dirt ...
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  • Important Information About Portable Air Conditioning Units
    By: Phoenix Delray | - A portable air conditioning unit has wheels usually so that you can take it to your office or to different parts of your house. They can run at capacities of 6,000 to 60,000 BTU per hour. There are two types of portable air conditioners, hose and split. Evaporative coolers are also portable.

    Air cooled air conditioning units are refrigerant systems that use air to exchange heat. With this system the air has its humidity taken out of it as it is cooled. They gather water that ...
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  • Staying Cool In The Good Ole Summertime: A Few Tips
    By: Art Gib | - When summer heat is upon us, it's hard to remember how cold we were just a few months before! Keeping ourselves cool in our homes is not just a simple matter of comfort: it's also essential to maintaining good health. Here are some tips on how to stay cool.

    You may not even need to have a cooling system in your home, depending on your climate. Just arming your house against the heat may be enough. Some of the things you can easily do to insulate your home against heat (and cold) a ...
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  • Improve The Comfort Of Your Environment And Hire An Air Coditioner.
    By: John Witterson | - As the summer months approach and the temperatures begin to rise, many think it impossible to imagine going through the summer months without the comfort of an air conditioner, therefore consumers seek to rent ACs in order to enhance their general comfort. Moreover, during these months, AC rental follows an upward trend because of the surge in corporate events and private parties. Some of these events e.g. anniversaries and trade exhibitions require temporary installation of air cons, therefore, ...
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  • All About Different Types Of Air Conditioning Units
    By: Phoenix Delray | - There are different types and styles of air conditioning units, and one of the most convenient and popular types is a portable unit. These units have wheels so that you can take it to your office, your home, or to different rooms in your house. They vary in strength and can run at capacities anywhere from 6,000 to 60,000 BTU per hour. These units are available as hose units or split units. There are also evaporative coolers that are portable, too.

    There are variations of porta ...
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  • Cooling In The Winter? Keeping Room Air Fresh And Avoiding Stuffy Stagnation
    By: Christine Harrell | - Social gatherings in cold weather present unique problems. Plunging temperatures drive people indoors and it can be a challenge to create a party that doesn't feel claustrophobic. While it may seem strange, one key to a successful party in cold weather is portable air conditioning.

    Cooling In The Winter?

    Using spot coolers for a winter party seems counter-intuitive and that's why it is such an important step. Who considers air conditioners when there is a foot of sn ...
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  • Portable Air Conditioners Guide- How To Select Best Portable A/c
    By: GDTECH INDIA | - Portable air conditioners are small, convenient and can be easily used in the spaces that are not best suited for permanent installation. Portable A/C lets you to move from one place to another. Generally these are more useful instead of room air conditioners because portable air conditioners can be easily shifted to your house as well as office.

    Portable air conditioners usually come in two forms such as split and monoblock. It is an easy task to install portable air conditioner ...
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  • History Of Portable Ac Units
    By: Susan Slobac | - While the idea of using machinery to cool buildings dates back to the ancient Egyptians who circulated water in the walls of their homes in order to cool them it wasnt until 1902 that the first modern, electric-powered air conditioning units were developed. These were made not for human comfort, but to control the air temperature and humidity levels in a printing plant, so as to maintain consistent production.

    In 1906, a textile mill owner in North Carolina invented a way ...
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  • Setting Up A Greenhouse
    By: David Beart | - If you are a gardener who doesn't want your level of success to be determined by the weather, setting up greenhouses may be your solution. Not only will your crops not be subject to damage from the weather, you can actually control the climate in a greenhouse.

    Having the ability to manage the environment in your garden can make it possible for you to cultivate plants that don't normally grow in your climate. By controlling the conditions, you can even produce out of season. This i ...
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  • Portable Hvac Are Quiet
    By: Elboydny | - Portable air conditioner units are quiet

    An improperly sized air conditioning may require a lot deal of energy and will cool too quickly, adding massive loads to your system. Air conditioning cooling is the ultimun way in the summer season. Homeowners often want to know what size air conditioning unit they required to purchase for a room. Plenty of air conditioning units are engineered to be efficient and long lasting. Centralized air systems are in the vast majority of "newer" ho ...
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  • Tips To Save Energy To Make Your Air Conditioner Efficient
    By: Jason Uvios | - Conservation is a must if you want to make your air conditioner to function its best. Here are a few simple, basic tips that you can use to save energy.
    Try and keep all the doors and windows shut when the air conditioner is in operation.
    The filters should be cleaned on a regular basis.
    If a particular room is not being used it is a good idea to keep the door of that room closed so that the area being cooled is minimized to a great extent. You do not need to coo ...
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  • Evaporative Air Conditioners
    By: Jason Uvios | - When we talk about air conditioners we generally talk in terms of a device which is going to cool the surrounding air and provide us comfort. Some may also think dehumidifying as an additional function of the device. Although this may be true for a great extent of air conditioners, it must be remembered that dehumidifying is not always the best option. For example, in the dry climates of Arizona having an air conditioner which also dehumidifies to an extent would be foolish. Good news is all air ...
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  • Difference Between An Air Conditioner And A Dehumidifier
    By: Jason Uvios | - Someone selling an air conditioner would try to convince you at any cost that you must buy an air conditioner and for that if he has to tell a few half-truths or even lies, he would do that. Thing is you should know beforehand so that you can't be sold a bluff. One such point is the dehumidifying capacity of air conditioners. While air conditioners do dehumidify, their primary purpose is to make the environment comfortable.

    For the job of dehumidification we have refrigerant dehum ...
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  • The Truths About Swamp Coolers That You Really Need To Know
    By: Bill Urell | - There are various types of devices that may be used to help cool off a humid room. Most people today use standard airconditioning, but there are those who are fans of alternative tools and, instead, choose swamp coolers.

    No, a swamp cooler is not in any way linked to dark and murky swamp. It is a new type of refrigeration system that makes use of the simple process of evaporation to give off cool air. Also called a desert cooler, an evaporative cooler, or an air cooler, the swamp ...
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  • A Look At Air Conditioning
    By: Mark Gardner | - These days, air conditioning is essential with the effects of global warming just seeming to produce hotter summers. The good news however, is that the latest air conditioners are much more efficient than former models. Though, buying the wrong size air conditioner will often see you using a lot more power than you have too and over a year this can prove to be an expensive mistake!

    Air conditioners are used a great deal each day within the U.S. Some people choose to go with either ...
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  • Know All About The Evaporative Cooler Prices
    By: Matthew Anderson | - Evaporative coolers are a better option when compared to the costly air conditioners. Since the evaporative coolers are cheap in their prices, possess high-tech systems and are quite reliable, so people prefer to use them. Portable and small in size, the air coolers keep your home and office truly cool spreading fresh and healthy air throughout the space. Evaporative cooler prices vary from cooler to cooler because each of the coolers has its own set of features and benefits. These outstanding f ...
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  • Importance Of Evaporative Cooler Maintenance
    By: Matthew Anderson | - Evaporative cooler maintenance can keep your air coolers perfect even if you were using it for 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. The evaporative coolers need a major cleaning every season and also routine maintenance regularly during the entire cooling season.

    The air cooler needs regular maintenance in places with hot climates because constant working of the air coolers leads to building up of unwanted sediments and minerals. You should replace the pads at least twice during the ...
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  • Central Air Conditioners Review
    By: Masni Rizal Mansor | - Heat and humidity can certainly bring down productivity in the workplace. You can make conditions more comfortable for work by installing central air conditioners if the work area is large, in which case one small air conditioner would not be enough. So, if you wish to cool the entire house or the office you need to install central air conditioners.

    Normally central air conditioners works on the principle of transferring heat from one station to the other with the help of a transp ...
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  • Find The Right Size Room Air Conditioner
    By: Suwat Muenpan | - We're not talking about the weight of the air conditioner here, but tons of cooling. Evaporative air coolers, or swamp coolers used for spot cooling as personal air conditioners. Measure the airflow over the air conditioner's cooling coils. Portable air conditioners are ideal for cooling down small rooms such a small livingroom or a bedroom. A portable air conditioner is very good to provide supplemental cooling. The central air conditioner will be more advantageous for large rooms and in c ...
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  • Advantages Of Portable Swamp Evaporative Coolers
    By: John Ewing | - A swamp evaporative cooler can give you the best of cooling technologies without the disadvantages of air conditioning. Unlike air conditioners, swamp evaporative coolers require very little energy in order to work well, as long as the appropriate environmental conditions are met. Speaking of the environment, evaporative coolers are pollutant free because they work using natures own cooling mechanism.

    The term swamp evaporative cooler is a bit misleading because an evaporative ...
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  • Save Money By Keeping Charge Your Personal Air Cooler Working Well
    By: Matthew Anderson | - If like everyone else these days, youre looking to reduce your fuel costs, check your charge air coolers. Also called an intercooler, this component of your engine is essential to keeping your engine fuel efficient. As part of the turbocharger mechanism, if your charge air cooler is leaking or not working properly, your engines combustion, horsepower and emissions are all affected. If your engine isnt working at its best, youll be burning fuel unnecessarily.

    To unders ...
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  • Cooling At Lower Costs With Industrial Evaporative Coolers
    By: Matthew Anderson | - Large Air Coolers For Industries Only

    In some places in industries, a lower temperature (compared to atmospheric) is required from process point of view or from comfort point of view. Air conditioning is out of question, as it would require large capital and huge running payment of electricity bills. Evaporative cooling is the solution in this case. This is just a scaled up model of home air coolers.

    Working Principle Of Evaporative Coolers

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  • Working Principle Of Swamp Coolers
    By: Matthew Anderson | - A swamp cooler, an earthen pot for cooling drinking water, cooling tower, and human skin, work on the same principle. The principle is evaporative cooling. Water is broken down into smaller droplets and air forced through it. Heat transfer takes place from water to air or air to water depending on the design of the equipment. In human skin, the heat is taken away from the body when sweat on surface of skin evaporates.

    + Construction Of Swamp Coolers

    The swamp cooler ...
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