Swamp coolers

[tadd]

Did porsche ever use these? They are very popular with the early VW crowd out here in the desert.

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Thoughts about using something like this on my 67?

tadd

[SandyI]

How does it work?

[rick2]

I think I had one of those on a 53 Ford pickup.
Rick

[HarryD]

How does it work?

You dribble water over some packing and blow air over it at the same time, thewater evaporates and cools the air. Works very well in dry (<30% relative humdity) climates because it both cools and humidifies the air.

http://www.wonderquest.com/swamp-coolers.htm

[tadd]

Its a big tube with a venturi down the middle, as you drive water is pulled from the tank into the ventrui where it evaporates and cools the air. Evap coolers are very effective in low humidity enviroments. Our house has it (along with most in albuquerque) instead of AC.

tadd

[911pcars]

Next time the weather is hot and dry, pull the trigger on a spray bottle aimed at your face. Very refreshing when the air temp is +90º (cheap A/C).

Sherwood

[tadd]

Then I could have way kewel eyeglass wipers!

tadd