Compact portable a/c

BTU's or it never happened.

This (and similar devices) have been making the rounds for the last couple of years. Funny how they never quote BTUs which is the real measure of how well a device transfers heat.

I put this right up there with the magic routers which quadruple your internet bandwidth.
 
Just as a way to add ac to small Cuddy cabins not replacement for generator sized boats/cabins.

For a <25ft it should help. Imagine in the Cuddy of a 21fter.
 
This basically blows a fine mist of water in front of a fan. It would make it very humid inside of the boat unless you are in a very very dry environment.
 
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I actually have a couple of Arctic Airs, which are pretty much the same. The other week I set one on the stove and ran it, with hatches open. I could definately feel a difference when I stepped down into the cabin. I think with one on the galley and one up in the v berth, it could be comfortable sleeping. For a small cuddy, one would be great. At 100 degrees, maybe not so great. And its not icicle forming AC by any stretch. But mine were 40 bucks, so it was worth trying them out.

I have used one in the bedroom at home when I wanted some cool air but didnt want or need the ac on.
 
And here is the bottom line, if you live in west Texas or Arizona this works. If you are on a boat in the mid-Atlantic states in mid-summer, it isnt going to do squat.

2. Unsuitable for use in areas with high humidity: Remember that an evaporative cooler humidifies or increases the moisture in the air. In areas with high relative humidity or during hot and humid weather, using this electronic appliance can increase thermal discomfort.

It is counterproductive to use an evaporative cooler in hot and humid weather because of its inability to effectively lower down the temperature and provide acceptable thermal comfort. In other words, its operation results in the nonproductive use of electricity.
 

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