Swamp Coolers May 23, 2000, 06:11:53 pm Yahoo Message Number: 108My swamp cooler doesn't seem to work to well. I checked the water level and made sure the foam pad was clean and getting good and wet. It wasn't humid out either. So, what's the deal? Am I expecting to much? Has anyone switched to a Rec-Air model? Thanks in advance, Jay
Swamp Coolers Reply #1 – May 23, 2000, 06:25:47 pm Yahoo Message Number: 109What year is yours and what make is the cooler? Ours is an '83 and the Recair is the one it came with.Cooling is not very effective with these unless the humidity is low ( of air, though. They work with air exchange, of course, so you must have open windows or vents for the saturated air to exit. At best, the air can be cooled by 20 degrees. If it's 95 and bone dry out, it will be 75 and humid inside - after it has been running awhile.Steve
Swamp Coolers Reply #2 – May 23, 2000, 09:20:00 pm Yahoo Message Number: 111I have a '90 and the cooler is a "pla-cool". It may not be the kind that came with it. The previous owner said he knocked the old one off and replaced it. It does not seem to move enough air, though the air is cold. Humidity was low, 10%,temp was 90 outside, 94 inside. So, you like your Recair?
Swamp Coolers Reply #3 – May 24, 2000, 01:00:39 am Yahoo Message Number: 112Jay, I'm not sure if the RecAir's are still available for RV use. I know Lazy Daze doesn't install them in their new units anymore. I'm not sure what brand they use now. I have one in my '85 and it seems to work well, but I haven't tested it in really hot weather yet (that comes next month)!You might consider installing one or two Fantastic Fans to get the air movement you need.BTW, thanks for adding the cool photos!Greg
Swamp Coolers Reply #4 – May 24, 2000, 01:00:39 am Yahoo Message Number: 113Jay, I'm not sure if the RecAir's are still available for RV use. I know Lazy Daze doesn't install them in their new units anymore. I'm not sure what brand they use now. I have one in my '85 and it seems to work well, but I haven't tested it in really hot weather yet (that comes next month)!You might consider installing one or two Fantastic Fans to get the air movement you need.BTW, thanks for adding the cool photos!Greg
Swamp Coolers Reply #5 – May 24, 2000, 11:26:26 am Yahoo Message Number: 114Yes I do like it, but we are not big summer campers. Most of the conditions we encounter in the other three seasons do not require cooling - just airflow.We have a 22' front lounge, and the cooler is located there. Our Fantastic Fan is in the rear bath. For best airflow in most conditions, we turn on the FF on low (exhaust), and leave the cabover windows open. I have measured a hair over 1A draw for the FF this way, or about double that if we have the cooler on low instead - which seems to have a lower flow rate too.We are most likely to use the cooler if we stop during a hot day while travelling through the desert, say for lunch or to visit something. It is very effective under these conditions, keeping it pleasant inside when it is broiling out under the direct sun.Before relacing your cooler, I would find out if it was a factory installation - I can't see LD installing an under-performing model. If so, then it may simply need repair or maintenance. Ours, on high, will really blow up a storm.Steve
Swamp Coolers Reply #6 – May 24, 2000, 01:50:37 pm Yahoo Message Number: 115Thanks for the input guys. This will help me figure out what to do. I was going to get a FF anyway, so that will be my first step. BTW, when it got too hot I turned on the a/c, but could only leave it on for about 15 minutes before it got too cold!! And referring to an earlier post: when driving, the cab a/c was plenty for the whole rig. 90 out and low humidity. Oh, how and where does the condensation drain to, from roof a/c unit? Thanks, Jay
Swamp Coolers Reply #7 – May 24, 2000, 03:05:23 pm Yahoo Message Number: 116I have never seen the condensate on the roof - I think it drains back to the outside part of the unit, where the heavy airflow from the condenser fan re-evaporates it. In very humid climates, it might drain onto the roof, but we haven't camped such places.Steve
Swamp Coolers Reply #8 – May 24, 2000, 03:05:23 pm Yahoo Message Number: 117I have never seen the condensate on the roof - I think it drains back to the outside part of the unit, where the heavy airflow from the condenser fan re-evaporates it. In very humid climates, it might drain onto the roof, but we haven't camped such places.Steve
Swamp Coolers Reply #9 – May 24, 2000, 03:05:23 pm Yahoo Message Number: 118I have never seen the condensate on the roof - I think it drains back to the outside part of the unit, where the heavy airflow from the condenser fan re-evaporates it. In very humid climates, it might drain onto the roof, but we haven't camped such places.Steve
Swamp Coolers Reply #10 – May 24, 2000, 03:05:23 pm Yahoo Message Number: 119I have never seen the condensate on the roof - I think it drains back to the outside part of the unit, where the heavy airflow from the condenser fan re-evaporates it. In very humid climates, it might drain onto the roof, but we haven't camped such places.Steve
Swamp Coolers Reply #11 – May 24, 2000, 03:05:23 pm Yahoo Message Number: 120I have never seen the condensate on the roof - I think it drains back to the outside part of the unit, where the heavy airflow from the condenser fan re-evaporates it. In very humid climates, it might drain onto the roof, but we haven't camped such places.Steve
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