Cold air fans?

[serenitygr]

I am looking into getting a couple of air conditioning type fans-I had read a thread once where some campers used them not only for tents, but also just to have outside their campers on really hot days. They aren’t portable air conditioners- rather I seem to remember they had some type of frozen ice pack in them which created the cool air.
Anyone have any information on these- it would be much appreciated!

 

[PaHunter]

misting fans maybe ?

 

[serenitygr]

misting fans maybe ?

No- these are large- and use an ice pack system to cool the air

 

[4077]

Maybe Dyson cooling fans?

 

[2goofycampers]

This?

https://www.samsclub.com/s/air cooler

 

[serenitygr]

This?

https://www.samsclub.com/s/air cooler

I think this might be similar! Anyone have any experience with these? It’s for my son’s bedroom. The only problem is it says you need a window for cross ventilation and his whole thing is he doesn’t want to have his windows open due to having his electronics near them

 

[jjsmouse]

Like this maybe? You load it up with ICE and then air blows across as the ice melts....

https://www.amazon.com/Conditioners...rds=Ice+Air+Conditioner&qid=1657898116&sr=8-5

 

[LYSE]

Sounds like your looking for a swamp cooler

 

[serenitygr]

Sounds like your looking for a swamp cooler

I think that might be it!

 

[garneska]

You mean Uncle Orville's ice cooling.

 

[tiggerdad]

I don't think you have to have a window open, but you can. Never used one of these, but I have built and used a homemade version of one in a tractor before. It was older tractor that the AC kept failing in. I bought medium sized Igloo cooler and cut two holes in the top. Ran 3" pvc elbow out each hole and installed a 12 volt fan blowing in one of them. Worked pretty well, though it was a small area and had to refill ice about every 5-6 hours but it beat nothing.

 

[serenitygr]

I don't think you have to have a window open, but you can. Never used one of these, but I have built and used a homemade version of one in a tractor before. It was older tractor that the AC kept failing in. I bought medium sized Igloo cooler and cut two holes in the top. Ran 3" pvc elbow out each hole and installed a 12 volt fan blowing in one of them. Worked pretty well, though it was a small area and had to refill ice about every 5-6 hours but it beat nothing.

Off subject but we sure miss seeing you! Your family is always welcome in Minnesota

 

[tiggerdad]

Off subject but we sure miss seeing you! Your family is always welcome in Minnesota

Miss you guys too! I've always considered a run up to revisit Cotton again. Not in the winter though!

 

[serenitygr]

Miss you guys too! I've always considered a run up to revisit Cotton again. Not in the winter though!

Sitting in front of the fireplace warm and cozy while a raging snowstorm is going on outside- it’s the stuff movies are made of!

 

[tiggerdad]

Sitting in front of the fireplace warm and cozy while a raging snowstorm is going on outside- it’s the stuff movies are made of!

Yeah... Horror movies

 

[2goofycampers]

On sale now. $79

https://aldithings.com/easy-home-portable-air-cooler/

 

[BenitaN]

On sale now. $79

https://aldithings.com/easy-home-portable-air-cooler/

I'm an Aldi's shopper... so thanks for the website.

 

[Narcoossee11]

I have done some research on these fans. It appears that don't work well. I want to use it in my house.
If someone finds one than works , pls report back

 

[serenitygr]

I have done some research on these fans. It appears that don't work well. I want to use it in my house.
If someone finds one than works , pls report back

I’m finding this in my research as well. Lots of negative reviews. Seemed like they don’t work well if there’s humidity, but it’s blazing hot and humid in the summer- who DOESN’T have humidity?? And that’s the whole reason we want to cool it off!

 

[LYSE]

I’m finding this in my research as well. Lots of negative reviews. Seemed like they don’t work well if there’s humidity, but it’s blazing hot and humid in the summer- who DOESN’T have humidity?? And that’s the whole reason we want to cool it off!

They are popular in the desert (Arizona etc..) ...not much humidity there but extremely high Temps..I have heard they are not very effective with high humidity