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Buriram Province - General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: secosteve on April 16, 2020, 01:36:57 PM

Title: Aircon or air cooler
Post by: secosteve on April 16, 2020, 01:36:57 PM

Does anyone have an air cooler as against an aircon in their home, if so, do they work in this climate. I have researched a little and they are not recommended in countries with high humidity, would be grateful for any feedback.

Title: Re: Aircon or air cooler
Post by: DeputyDavid on April 16, 2020, 02:11:27 PM

I would not use an air cooler here. Some may say they work great in the store display. But don?t forget they are in air condition showrooms. I had one when I lived in the high desert in New Mexico and it worked great as temp was high and humidity low. Tried one in Los Angeles which has a bit higher humidity and it didn?t work at all.

Title: Re: Aircon or air cooler
Post by: Tassie on April 16, 2020, 05:55:41 PM

When I was working near Alice Springs in the Northern Territory, Australia, large  air coolers were roof mounted and were exclusively used as there was little to no humidity.  These units were more efficient than airconditioners.  Humidity is the key factor and I expect that aircoolers are  not what you want in Thailands humid air.
Regards

Title: Re: Aircon or air cooler
Post by: fishy on April 16, 2020, 06:26:48 PM

Air coolers work by pumping cooled water through the vents... They do not work efficiently in a humid environment. 100% waste of money. Aircon only way to go... White man Magic...

Title: Re: Aircon or air cooler
Post by: Mutt Daeng on April 17, 2020, 08:05:39 AM

I bought an air cooler a couple of years ago. It didn't do it's job properly, probably due to the humidity here and as others have already stated - a complete waste of time and money. We eventually gave it away.

Title: Re: Aircon or air cooler
Post by: secosteve on April 17, 2020, 09:22:03 AM

Thank you for your comments I will now bin the idea.