Evaporative cooling myths:
Myth: Evaporative coolers are just the same as swamp coolers.
Reality:
While evaporative coolers use the same principles as the swamp coolers
of yesteryear, evaporative coolers have evolved to become much more
energy efficient and effective. The true difference in efficiency is in
the pads -- or, to the technical among you, the rigid media.
Port-A-Cool®
units offer true differentiation because they use KUUL® pads, the
strongest, heaviest pads on the market. They are especially effective in
producing the most efficient cooling as they maximize the interaction
between air and water. Evaporative coolers that utilize KUUL pads can
lower temperatures as much as 7 degrees Celsius for an hourly operating
cost of 0.05€ to 0.12€ (depending on the size of the Port-A-Cool unit;
our units cover between 500 to 4,000 square feet).
Myth: Evaporative cooling units must use a lot of energy and/or cost a lot to run.
Reality:
Evaporative coolers are among the most energy-efficient cooling methods
available. Many of our coolers only pull the amount of electricity used
to run a toaster.
Myth: Evaporative cooling works the same way an air conditioning (A/C) unit does.
Reality:
No. Evaporative cooling is easier on both the environment and the
pocketbook because it’s a green, natural source for cooling that runs on
tap water without the use of harsh chemicals/refrigerants. Air
conditioners have compressors that require a place to ventilate the heat
generated from the compressor. Unlike an air conditioning system, a
portable evaporative cooling unit does not require fixed ductwork for
ventilation. They actually work best in large open areas like warehouses
or even outdoors. In this way, Port-A-Cool units are highly portable
and effectively cool areas where air conditioning is impractical and/or
cost-prohibitive.
Myth: Since evaporative coolers use water, they must be essentially some form of a mister or a misting system.
Reality:
No. Evaporative coolers do use water, but they don’t get you wet or
spray liquid. Whether you’re feet away or right up close, what you get
from an evaporative cooler is a refreshing and chilled breeze!
Myth: Evaporative cooling won’t work in humid climates or environments.
Reality:
While it’s true that it’s easier to achieve significant temperature
drops in more arid climates and drier spaces, evaporative coolers do
still offer relief from the heat. This is where believing scientific
fact, rather than myth, can help keep you cool! Even in regions where
relative humidity reaches 80% at midday with temperatures over 25
degrees Celsius, evaporative coolers have been shown to offer
significant relief.
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