Build
a Swamp Cooler
Swamp Coolers, a primer on evaporative cooling
- Swamp coolers are based on the natural process known as evaporation
but crucially, only effectively work in low-humidity areas. So, how
do they work? The idea behind swamp coolers is that evaporating water
is cooler than the air around it, typically 20 to 40 degrees cooler.
Given this fact, swamp coolers work by sucking air from the exterior
of your home across pads saturated in water. As the cooled off air
enters the home, it sinks, pushing the rising hot air out of the house.
And yes, it really works.
How to Build a Swamp Cooler
When I stepped outside of my desert ranch house this morning, I
was assaulted by a rush of hot dry air. Summertime in the desert
can be incredibly oppressive as many of you know. Inside my house,
however, it was nice and cool. If you think it was due to a complicated
and highly expensive air conditioning system, then you would be
incredibly incorrect!
Actually, a few years back I hired an expert in energy solutions
build a swamp cooler for my home. It was one of the best decisions
I have ever made. In fact, I have saved so much money from switching
from air conditioning to a swamp cooler system that I am able to
enjoy life more.
If you want to build a swamp cooler, I suggest you hire someone
to do it for you. Unless you are the ultra-handy type, you should
go this route. However, if you are skilled at building things and
working with mechanical and electrical devices, you may want to
take on this challenge. It is not quite rocket science, but learning
how to build a swamp cooler and actually putting a working model
together can be a challenge.
The first step toward learning how to build a swamp cooler should
take you to the Internet. Of course, the World Wide Web is one of
the greatest resources for information and you should take full
advantage of it. You can find blueprints, detailed instructions,
locations of stores to obtain parts, and much more. In addition,
you can also find experts who can build a swamp cooler for you!
I hope this information helped you get on your way to building
a swamp cooler. It is a great invention and water will not be the
only thing you see evaporate! Remember, running a swamp cooler is
up to four times cheaper than running a conventional air conditioner!
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