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How Do I Operate Our Swamp Cooler?
Yahoo Message Number: 104887
We have a swamp cooler in our 1997 RB but I'm not sure of proper operation.

best, paul

"Thriving not surviving" - Paul Schaye (at 2008 NYC Marathon)
Re: How Do I Operate Our Swamp Cooler?
Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 104895
Paul, The swamp cooler is best used in dry, hot places.  It will usually drop the temperature about 10 degrees.

Here's the steps.
- Turn on water pump (if not hooked to city water) - Find the cutoff valve and turn it on. In my 1995 22' twin/king, the valve was in the storage cabinet beneath under the sink.
- Let the water run for a few minutes until the reservoir in full. There is a float that will shut the water off when it's full.
- Turn on the swamp cooler pump and let it run until the pad is totally wet.
- Open a few windows an inch or two.  You can somewhat control where the cool air goes by adjusting what windows you open and how far you open them.
- Turn on the swamp cooler fan.
- Enjoy.

Bob Coulter Albuquerque, NM
Re: How Do I Operate Our Swamp Cooler?
Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 104896
Thanks, Buck!  My guess is that Summer in El Centro, CA will qualify as hot and dry (annual rainfall less than ONE INCH)

best, paul

"Thriving not surviving" - Paul Schaye (at 2008 NYC Marathon)
Re: How Do I Operate Our Swamp Cooler?
Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 104944
Hot and Dry is right! But remember that a swamp cooler only lowers the temperature a bit. At 110 degrees or so, it isn't going to do much for your overall comfort level.

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