COMMON QUESTIONS ABOUT PORT-A-COOL EVAPORATIVE COOLERS
Q. HOW LONG WILL THE PORT-A-COOLER WATER
COOLER SUPPLY LAST IN THE COOLER SUMP TANK?
A. With no direct water source available, the unit will evaporate the water in a
filled sump tank within two hours of operation. The evaporation rate will vary
depending on temperature and humidity. A water source for refilling the sump
tank is recommended by the manufacturer. Every unit has an internal float valve
for regulating water flow into the sump.
Q. SHOULD I USE ICE IN THE COOLER SUMP TANK FOR BETTER COOLING?
A. Some of the vapor from the ice water may be picked up and distributed by the
fan, but this does not increase evaporation and therefore will not produce
significant cooling.
Q. IS THERE ANY COOLER ASSEMBLY REQUIRED?
A: No. Port-A-Cool units are ready to use right out of the box.
Q. HOW DO I PREPARE MY PORT-A-COOL UNIT FOR STORAGE?
A: Simply drain the unit, dry out the pads and place the unit, preferably
covered, in a dry place for the winter season. For more details, please click on
"Port-A-Cool unit Maintenance" below.
Q. WHAT IS THE BEST ENVIRONMENT FOR THE PORT-A-COOL UNIT TO PRODUCE THE MOST
COOL AIR?
A: For optimum performance, the temperature should be 85 degrees F or higher and
the relative humidity should be below 75%. However, Port-A-Cool® units will
reduce the temperature in almost any environment, making it more pleasant.
Q. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN EVAPORATIVE COOLING AND MISTING SYSTEMS?
A: Misting units spray a shower of water into the air that will collect on a
person, getting the person wet. The Port-A-Cool COOLERS uses the
evaporative process to produce cooler air.
Q. HOW OFTEN DO PORT-A-COOLER COOLING PADS HAVE TO BE REPLACED?
A: Depending on the quality of maintenance and frequency of use, pads typically
last up to five years. However, should you have any questions about the life of
the pads for your unit, please call our tech support department for more
detailed information about replacing your pads.
Q. WHAT IS THE AMOUNT OF AIR COOLING MOISTURE PRODUCED BY A UNIT?
A. Approximately 2% to 5% increase in humidity is produced depending on the
temperature and humidity of the environment. This amount of increase in humidity
is not noticeable in a ventilated area where the air produced by the unit is
exhausted.
About Port-A-Cool Evaporative Coolers
Since its beginning in 1973 as a company with one
product, General Shelters has enjoyed consistent growth. Today, General Shelters
manufactures many products and is recognized as an industry leader.
General Shelters selected Center, Texas, for the
home office of several of their divisions and manufacturing locations. Nestled
in the beautiful piney woods of East Texas —150 miles southeast of Dallas, 120
miles northeast of Houston and 17 miles west of the Louisiana border, this small
town still maintains the look, feel and hospitality of the original community,
while also enjoying the modernization provided in large part to the
manufacturing and technological advances attained by General Shelters.
General Shelters products are respected in both
the United States and international marketplaces.These products range from those
used primarily in agricultural and horticultural applications, to mobile,
modular and portable buildings, cargo trailers and many variations of
evaporative cooling products with virtually unlimited uses
With a strong network of distributors, General
Shelters continues to expand into worldwide market horizons and produce
outstanding sales revenues, all from the beautiful setting of Center, Texas.
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