Portable Cooler Applications
Whether you live in a home that can't accommodate a
traditional air conditioner, live in an apartment building, or need
to find a way to keep your computer server room at an optimal
temperature, you may be happy to learn that a portable cooler can
help you stay comfortable during the blistering heat without you
having to resort to costly central cooling systems or deal with
ineffective fans.
With that in mind, portable air conditioners and swamp coolers are
the most common, efficient, and convenient cooling solutions for
areas that cannot accommodate standard air conditioning. Portable
air conditioners cool temperatures via a refrigerant that carries
and discharges the heat, while swamp coolers (also known as
"evaporative coolers") use water and the simple process of
evaporation to relocate heat. The type of cooler you choose will
greatly depending on the area you wish to cool and your
environment's temperature, but whether you choose a portable air
conditioner or swamp cooler, rest assured that you will stay cool
and comfortable.
The benefits of a portable cooler are multi-fold, but generally
speaking, portable coolers are invaluable because they are truly
portable in that they can be moved from one area to the next and
require little to no installation and maintenance. They can also be
used in a variety of situations, including homes, apartments,
classrooms, sporting venues, or even workshops and warehouses - the
variety of settings is almost limitless. The following are just a
few examples of where a portable cooler can be used:
Homes
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Portable ACs and swamp coolers can bring you cooling
comfort on hot and muggy days. Both types of coolers can be
moved from one area to the next, and they do not require
permanent installation. Therefore, portable coolers are
ideal for difficultly-shaped windows or inadequate central
cooling systems. Because
portable air conditioners cool by removing moisture,
they are more suitable for humid climates, and many advanced
units will include built-in thermostats and utilize
auto-evaporative technology. On the other hand,
swamp coolers are better suited for arid climates, and
in addition to cooling the air, they also keep your
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Apartments
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While state-of-the art air conditioning systems are
great for staving off the sweltering summer heat, for
apartment and condominium dwellers, this may not be feasible
due to a number of reasons such as odd-shaped windows,
limited yard space, or restrictions on the placement of
outdoor cooling units. Easy to move around, portable coolers
such as
portable room air conditioners or
personal swamp coolers can provide almost the same cooling
ability as traditional air conditioning systems, but in a
compact, easy to maneuver size. Best of all, these types of
portable coolers are meant to cool specific, targeted areas
which can result in significant energy savings over time.
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Factories, Workshops, & Industrial Areas
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Regardless of the outside temperature,
warehouses, processing plants, and workshops may require
year-read cooling due to the fact that they are considered
heat-sensitive areas. Excessively high temperatures can
result in equipment malfunction and damage, and studies have
also shown that there is a direct correlation between heat
and lower employee productivity, as well as more accidents.
As such, keeping your indoor work environment cool and your
employees comfortable will bring you excellent returns in
both productivity and safety. For large, industrial
areas, commercial swamp coolers such as those from
Port-A-Cool may be the solution. Because they utilize
evaporation, they can cost half as much to run as a
traditional air conditioner. However, again, swamp coolers
will only work in areas where humidity levels are low in
order to prevent corrosion and inefficient cooling.
Nonetheless, not only do swamp coolers keep the heat in
industrial areas under control, they also act as air filters
and will allow you and your employees to breathe easier. |
Computer Server Rooms
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Prolonged server room equipment operation at high
temperatures can lead to problems such as hardware
malfunction and worse yet, system failure. However, while
cooling server rooms is indeed necessary, there lie a few
problems: central air conditioners are prone to weekend
shutoffs, and because most server rooms are usually located
in interior rooms, keeping these areas cool may be
problematic. Thankfully,
portable air conditioners are ideal in these situations,
as they provide reliable and effective cooling that will
keep your server room consistently running. Be aware that
portable air conditioners used for server rooms need to have
automatic restart functions, as this will keep the units
continuously running even in the case of power failure. Also
note that swamp coolers should never be used in server rooms
as they add moisture to the air and can cause damage to
machinery. For more information on server room portable air
conditioners,
Click Here.
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Medical Facilities
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Healthcare advances have prompted a need for additional
cooling due to heat-generating medical equipment.
Portable coolers can be used for:
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Outpatient Facilities
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Operating Rooms
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X-Ray Centers
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Hospitals
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Outdoor Events
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Don't let your customers or guests suffer from the
grueling summer heat. Portable coolers such as swamp
coolers are idea for the following:
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Concerts
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Stadiums
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Entertainment Venues
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Sporting Events
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Schools and Offices
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Heat-sensitive office systems can malfunction in hot
temperatures and hinder day-to-day operations.
Portable coolers are great for the following:
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Temporary Classrooms
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Back-Up Cooling
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Supplemental Cooling
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Maintenance
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