I have seen air coolers (not air conditioning) for sale in Argos, I have
seen a challenge air cooler priced at 49.99, what I would like to know do
these really work well, I know they will not be as good as an
air-conditioning unit, but are they better than a standard fan.

cheers Keith

In article <dbei4u$18t$1@newsg1.svr.pol.co.uk>, Keith Hampson
 writes

>I have seen air coolers (not air conditioning) for sale in Argos, I have
>seen a challenge air cooler priced at 49.99, what I would like to know do
>these really work well, I know they will not be as good as an
>air-conditioning unit, but are they better than a standard fan.
>

Sounds like an evaporative cooler, think wet and smelly, nice if you're into
that kind of thing but not for me. I'd prefer an open window and a fan.
-- 
fred

"fred"  wrote in message news:2lt91XAOGt2CFwXE@y.z...

> In article <dbei4u$18t$1@newsg1.svr.pol.co.uk>, Keith Hampson
>  writes
>>I have seen air coolers (not air conditioning) for sale in Argos, I have
>>seen a challenge air cooler priced at 49.99, what I would like to know do
>>these really work well, I know they will not be as good as an
>>air-conditioning unit, but are they better than a standard fan.
>>
> Sounds like an evaporative cooler, think wet and smelly, nice if you're 
> into
> that kind of thing but not for me. I'd prefer an open window and a fan.
> -- 
> fred



Smelly ???????????

We have used one for two or three years and find it very effective and not 
at all smelly and don't notice any dampness.

Phian

In article <dbengl$cvo$1@nwrdmz03.dmz.ncs.ea.ibs-infra.bt.com>, Phian
 writes

> 
>
>"fred"  wrote in message news:2lt91XAOGt2CFwXE@y.z...
>> In article <dbei4u$18t$1@newsg1.svr.pol.co.uk>, Keith Hampson
>>  writes
>>>I have seen air coolers (not air conditioning) for sale in Argos, I have
>>>seen a challenge air cooler priced at 49.99, what I would like to know do
>>>these really work well, I know they will not be as good as an
>>>air-conditioning unit, but are they better than a standard fan.
>>>
>> Sounds like an evaporative cooler, think wet and smelly, nice if you're 
>> into
>> that kind of thing but not for me. I'd prefer an open window and a fan.
>> -- 
>> fred
>
>
>Smelly ???????????
>
>We have used one for two or three years and find it very effective and not 
>at all smelly and don't notice any dampness.
>

I was a frequent visitor to a small computer room shared by 3 guys plus
workstations where one of these was in use and the air just didn't
feel/smell right (don't think it was BO). As they were evaporative I reckoned
that the water was just passing into the air in the (poorly ventilated) room
making it damp. Also, tap water does have some bacteria in it so if you are
constantly topping up and the water is evaporating off then the bacteria will
become more concentrated, possibly breeding and leading to smells.
Needless to say, the users complained about the unit but never cleaned it
out.
-- 
fred

marginally better than just a large fan

A lot better than just a fan. Keep the water tank clean.

ricepudding.


"Keith Hampson"  wrote in message 
news:dbei4u$18t$1@newsg1.svr.pol.co.uk...

>I have seen air coolers (not air conditioning) for sale in Argos, I have
> seen a challenge air cooler priced at 49.99, what I would like to know do
> these really work well, I know they will not be as good as an
> air-conditioning unit, but are they better than a standard fan.
>
> cheers Keith
>
> 

Hi, we have one for just over a week now and it works great!! The one I have
also has a place to put in ice packs, and it works.

Tony



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"Keith Hampson"  wrote in message 
news:dbei4u$18t$1@newsg1.svr.pol.co.uk...

>I have seen air coolers (not air conditioning) for sale in Argos, I have
> seen a challenge air cooler priced at 49.99, what I would like to know do
> these really work well, I know they will not be as good as an
> air-conditioning unit, but are they better than a standard fan.
>
> cheers Keith
>
>