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hvac:swamp_cooler [2019/05/27 15:59]
frater_secessus [evaporative coolers]
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 Standard sizing is cooler cfm = cubic feet of area / 2.  Standard sizing is cooler cfm = cubic feet of area / 2. 
 ((https://phoenixmanufacturing.com/calculators/evaporative-cooling-sizing-calculator/)) ((https://phoenixmanufacturing.com/calculators/evaporative-cooling-sizing-calculator/))
-Example: a long wheelbase, high roof transit is 411 cubic feet.  Theoretically that would be 205.5cfm, but additional challenges of vanlife (direct sun, less insulation) make 411cfm a safer bet. For purposes of numbers only, [[https://amzn.to/2WrUzPA|a unit with those specs]] would cost $300 and use 150w of power on HIGH.+Example: a long wheelbase, high roof transit is 411 cubic feet.  Theoretically that would be 205.5cfm, but additional challenges of vanlife (direct sun, less insulation) make 411cfm a safer bet. For purposes of numbers only, [[https://amzn.to/2WrUzPA|a unit with those specs]] would cost $300 and use 150w of power on HIGH.  [[https://amzn.to/2WrUzPA|A smaller spot cooler]] might be 150cfm, $100, and use 50w.  
  
  
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