Summer is a welcome season with vacations at the beach, late sunsets, and outdoor activities to enjoy. However, sweltering temperatures can take some of the fun out of outdoor summer activities.
Evaporative coolers, or swamp coolers, are massively popular for outdoor cooling, particularly in the southwestern United States where the arid climate can quickly drain energy. However, outdoor evaporative coolers can be a refreshing addition to any outdoor activity, no matter where you live.
What is an Evaporative Swamp Cooler Anyway?
Evaporative coolers actually work using the principle of evaporation, adding moisture to the air, very similar to the coolness experienced when standing near a waterfall. Hot air is pulled into the swamp cooler by a fan and drawn over saturated rigid media pads, typically made of honeycomb-shaped corrugated paper. When hot air meets the wet cooling pads, the water is evaporated into it, and the resulting cool air is blown out, dropping the temperature around it as much as 20-30 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the Department of Energy
These versatile machines are also useful in deterring annoying insects--mosquitoes, gnats, flies, and even bees--from invading your patio, camping spot, or outdoor BBQ party.
From outdoor living spaces to restaurant patio dining, evaporative swamp coolers make outdoor get-togethers and events enjoyable, even during the hottest summer months. Discover the versatile applications of an outdoor swamp cooler for your summer activities.
Where Would You Use an Outdoor Evaporative Cooler?
Street Festivals
Hot temperatures can quickly sap the fun and enjoyment from an outing. Even in the southeast where humidity and temperatures can climb, an evaporative cooler used outside can significantly reduce the surrounding temperatures under a pop-up canopy, pavilion, or event tent, keeping you and your customers cool.
Outdoor Living Spaces
People and their pets love to be outdoors, so it should come as no surprise that outdoor living spaces have been so widely integrated into our homes. Blending indoor living designs into a patio or large deck gives us even more reason to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Hosting a party?
An outdoor evaporative cooler is essential for lowering outdoor temperatures and keeping mosquitoes at bay. Our Hessaire MC37 is a customer favorite for delivering 3,100 CFM of cool air to decks, patios, and other outdoor living areas.
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Group Events
From large to small, concerts to weddings to family reunions, outdoor events are widely popular during the summer, but scorching temperatures can make them uncomfortable, to say the least. An outdoor event can be easily rescued by an on-site outdoor swamp cooler for keeping concert-goers, guests, clients, and families refreshed, cool, and lively.
Restaurant Patios
Evaporative coolers provide business owners with an energy-efficient answer to soaring heat in outside dining spaces. Cool, refreshingly moist air creates a more enjoyable environment on an open deck or patio. Big Ass Fans, while better known for large HVLS fans, offer evaporative coolers like this Cool-Space 300 model, which effectively reduces temperatures in outdoor dining spaces.
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Camping or RV Travel
Camping in a tent? How about RV traveling? No matter the activity, a portable outdoor swamp cooler can quickly alleviate the hot temperatures associated with summer. A literal buzz kill, insects can also ruin a good camping trip.
Using an outdoor portable evaporative cooler in your camping area or space will dissuade those pesky bees, flies, and mosquitoes from hanging around, too! Take a look at our selection of evaporative coolers that work well for these types of activities. These range from smaller portable models to a slim-fit window model that can be installed in an RV or travel trailer.
Grilling
Grilling is an American pastime, and there is nothing better than enjoying open-flame cooked food at your BBQ party, the beach, or the July 4th festivities. However, if you feel like you’re the one cooking in the oppressive heat, an evaporative cooler can remedy the hot, sweaty feeling from cooking over the grill.
This Cyclone 120 model portable evaporative cooler from Portacool provides up to 2,000 CFM of cooling air and features adjustable louvers and continuous operation so you and your guests can enjoy your perfectly grilled meal.
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Is It a Waste of Energy to Use an Evaporative Cooler Outdoors?
Evaporative coolers are actually designed for use outdoors, and even those which are used inside always need a source of fresh outside air. These economical machines use only a quarter of the energy an air conditioner uses, and even in the southeast where the climate is habitually humid, they can bring temperatures down by 20 degrees Fahrenheit without using additional energy. An outdoor evaporative cooler is a great investment if you enjoy spending time outdoors.
If you’re considering a swamp cooler, read our swamp cooler buying guide, or our swamp cooler FAQs to help you when selecting the right model for your needs.
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Questions?
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