Re: Good/Bad experience with Evaporative cooling?

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From: Glen Ross
Date: Wed, 22 Jan 1997 00:00

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> With this recent run of 'warmth' we have had here in Melbourne, I'm
> thinking of evaporative cooling for the house. Since a rough estimate is
> between $3-$4K, I'm seeking input about models, local installers (south
> east Melbourne) advantages/disadvantages or anything that you might think
> relevant.

> Obviously, the first point is - I'm probably purchasing (maybe) at the
> wrong time. But the people who sell these things also sell heaters, so they
> are covered for the winter!

We had a Bonair installed about three years ago for around $2.5k.
Evaporative air conditioners are great. They battle a bit during humid
weather of course, but even then they are useful as a sort of a concealed
system of "ceiling fans". They're economical to run (suprisingly so,
you'll find), and on one of those hot, dry Melbourne nights with that
Northerly blowing down upon you, you'll be able to watch "cricket by
candle light" with plenty of new-found friends and relatives. Go for it,
they're wonderful.

Glen

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