18-04-2004, 16:44
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Air Cooler
Im looking to buy an air cooler for my room. It gets very very hot in here especially in the summer!
What i want to know is what do you people think of air coolers? Anyone got one? What are they like?
I like the look of this one http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/st...roductId=94208
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18-04-2004, 16:46
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Re: Air Cooler
They do cool the room down, but they can make it feel a bit damp due to their water use. Also watch out for them starting to smell a bit.
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18-04-2004, 16:47
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Re: Air Cooler
never used one , i suppose if they sell them then they must do the job , maybe , have you thought about a good old fashioned fan and opening the window ????????????
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18-04-2004, 16:48
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Re: Air Cooler
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Originally Posted by LooeyB
Im looking to buy an air cooler for my room. It gets very very hot in here especially in the summer!
What i want to know is what do you people think of air coolers? Anyone got one? What are they like?
I like the look of this one http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/st...roductId=94208 |
I remember the air con unit I had in Canada, it sucks an immense amount of electrickery.
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18-04-2004, 16:55
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Re: Air Cooler
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Originally Posted by paulyoung666
never used one , i suppose if they sell them then they must do the job , maybe , have you thought about a good old fashioned fan and opening the window ????????????
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Tried that but to be honest, it makes it worse! I have to have my blinds drawn during the day as it get really hot!
Also, about the electricity thing. Theyre not the same as air con systems so they shouldnt take the same amount of lecky?
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18-04-2004, 17:01
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Re: Air Cooler
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Originally Posted by LooeyB
Tried that but to be honest, it makes it worse! I have to have my blinds drawn during the day as it get really hot!
Also, about the electricity thing. Theyre not the same as air con systems so they shouldnt take the same amount of lecky?
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whats the spec on the one you were looking at , if you look at it then it will give you an idea of what it will cost 
just being doing a bit of digging and you will be looking at less than 200 watts power consumption , plus i also noticed that you need to use them with a good supply of fresh air , i.e. doors and windows OPEN
Last edited by paulyoung666; 18-04-2004 at 17:04.
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18-04-2004, 17:05
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Re: Air Cooler
Hmmmmmm Dartford eh!! Need a fan as it gets hot......#ponders#
Im packing my bags and moving to where you live m8
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18-04-2004, 17:05
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Re: Air Cooler
This is all its gives:
With 2kW heater for all year round use.
Top entry fill for water and ice.
3 speed fan.
Clean air filter remote control.
Water level indicator.
7.5 hour timer.
10 litre tank capacity.
Touch control.
Automatic vertical louvers.
Size (W)38, (D)37, (H)68cm.
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18-04-2004, 17:07
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Re: Air Cooler
We bought one from B&Q a couple of years ago for one of our small remote offices - it seemed to work quite well. I'm not sure if they still do them but I imagine they would.
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18-04-2004, 17:08
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Re: Air Cooler
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Originally Posted by LooeyB
This is all its gives:
With 2kW heater for all year round use.
Top entry fill for water and ice.
3 speed fan.
Clean air filter remote control.
Water level indicator.
7.5 hour timer.
10 litre tank capacity.
Touch control.
Automatic vertical louvers.
Size (W)38, (D)37, (H)68cm.
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read my edit looeyb
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