21-Mar-2010 Jan: I was wondering as my room on holiday didnt have Air Con how much does this ACU weigh? Many thanks Jan

mark h: This is an air cooler rather than an aircon unit, but the weight is 10kg

24-May-2010 shaz: I was wondering if this air cooler works just like an air con. Does it cool the room on a hot night or just work like a fan moving the humid air about?

mark h: They dont work like an air conditioner, they are more like a fan but with added cooling benefits due to the water. Please see http://www.aircondirect.co.uk/Air_Coolers/prod.asp

24-May-2010 Dave.: I am thinking of putting this in a bedroom. What is the noise level in dB?. thanks Dave.

mark h: Unfortunately this isnt specified by the manufacturer, but comparing it to similar products it would be less than 40dB

25-May-2010 Gail: are you able to use ice with this cooler?

mark h: Yes you can for extra cooling

27-Jun-2010 tommy: just wondering how much power does it use,? because i don't want to end up with a expensive electric bill.

mark h: Unfortunately the manufacturer hasn't specified the consumption, but comparable units use around 300watts

28-Jun-2010 Cat: Hi How long does this run for when filled with water? That is how frequently does it need to be refilled?

mark h: Generally 3-5 hours, but it depends on the fan speed setting

30-Jun-2010 Pat: Does this model require a hose

mark h: No, a hose isnt required for the coolers

1-Jul-2010 evaporative air cooler: you say; so are ideal for rooms which don't have external windows you then say ; The greatest cooling effect will be felt if the unit is operated in a partly opened doorway or window with the cool conditioned air directed into the room. It is also important to have a door or window partly opened away from the air cooler in order to create the flow through effect

mark h: Yes, if you don't have any doors or windows that you can vent a hose out of for an air-conditioning unit then this cooler can still be used, however to get the best out of it you will require a window and door to be open to create a through flow effect

27-Jun-2011 Freddy: Hi, Can you tell me please how big of a room it could work up to? Thanks Freddy

mark h: There are more designed to cool a small area like a desk, sofa or dining area, they wouldn't really be effective to cool a whole room, but if you are spending any time in one place they are very effective

28-Jun-2011 Oli: I would like to use one of these devices in my computer room. I have a sash window that is currently broken and the room gets very hot (up to 30 degrees C ambient). Because this passes the air through the water im concerned of high water content in the air effecting the PC's, can you tell me if this is safe to operate around alot of electrical devices or will prolonged use have the potential to cause damage. I would buy air con but the room is front facing and i don't think it would be secure having a vent out to the front of the house.

mark h: This unit wouldn't really be suitable for use in a computer room unless its just pointed at a desk where you are working and away from any equipment

4-Jul-2011 tom: would this work ok in a caravan?

mark h: This product would be well suited to a small to medium caravan, you could open the windows and use the unit to get the air flowing through

13-Jul-2011 Sarah: How much water does the water tank hold please?

mark h: The tank will hold around 3 litres which should give you up to 5 hours of cooling