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Old 07-05-2015, 12:56 AM   #87 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr View Post
Swamp-coolers are less energy-expensive, but their efficiency is more linked to dry climates, in opposition to a conventional air-conditioner that works better in a more humid environment. Anyway, you might have already noticed the availability of 12V portable swamp-coolers.
I have been doing a little research into these swamp coolers and from what I have found any humidity above 30% pretty much renders them useless. You need to be in the dry arid desert to get the benefit of these guys. So for me this is a no go from what it looks like.
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