The Stovebolt Forums Forums The Shop Area The Tool Chest You fellas working in a non A/C shop, do yourself a favor

I use a portable AC unit and roll it around to where ever I'm working. Its great for taking the heat off you head. I just let it vent up toward the ceiling and have a small bucket for the water drip. I think I paid $295 for it

Not a bad idea Dave, do you keep the shop doors open or closed? Remember where you got it?

Open most days closed when it rains. I got mine at lowes or Home depot
AC link I just use it for spot cooling when it get over 90 in the shop

I can see how sitting in front of it while the fan is blowing
across the cooling coil would keep you cool, as long as you
didn't move away from your spot.
But I don't understand how those can cool a room. The heat it
takes out of the air is pumped right back into the room unless
it's vented to the outside so what ever cooling it's doing is
being offset by the heat it has to get rid of in a closed room.
DG

According to the "overview" it says vent to outside. This is only part of the overview.


PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Model # LP1013WNR Internet # 203656277
Store SKU # 379969




Enjoy portable cooling with the LG Electronics 10,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner. The 10,000 BTUs of cooling power keep a room up to 300 sq. ft. cool and comfortable and the 2-speed cooling and fan and 2-way air direction help spread the air evenly throughout the room. Digital controls offer precise temperature adjustments, and the remote control lets you control the air conditioner from across the room. Unit must stay upright for 24 hours before use. Unit must be vented to the outside (use included window installation kit and follow detailed installation instructions in the Owner's Manual. Do not use extension cords.
•Estimated Cooling Area (300 sq. ft. /15 ft. x 20 ft. room)
•10,000 BTU cooling ensures your comfort
•This portable unit comes with one (1) hose installation kit; get comfortable with the greatest of ease with casters to allow easy movement to the room that needs cooling so you can comfortably enjoy your room

I'm guessing there is a pretty good temp gradient in the room roof to floor. But our shops down here are mostly metal buildings with roof peak vents so hot air goes up and out anyway. I first heard of these things back during hurricane Ike when folks were using generators. I believe there is an option to run a vent pipe outside in an enclosed room application.

Ah,,,,that makes sense now Alvin, dint bother reading all the fine print.

DG

I use it as spot cooling . It will never cool an entire room. Turn the vent pipe upward toward the ceiling or roof and yes you do have to move it if your not staying in one place, I use it when I'm on the lathe or sitting is one spot for any length of time.

HF sells a good 30in pedestal fan you can get for about $140 on sale with coupon.

Guys one of the best buys I ever made at a Swap Meet was trading for a "swamp cooler" as we call them in Texas. Recirculating water pump drips water over mesh so you get evaporative cooling. I know they have high dollar one at Lowes & HD but check Craiglist or local greensheets for older units. I spent $ 20 on a new aquarium pump to circulate water and good as new.