Port-A-Cool® Unit
User Facts and Specifications
Temperature change (Fahrenheit)
| 15° to 20° | Designed to work well in high humidity conditions |
| 25° to 30° | Arid Areas (humidity cards available) |
Operating cost, based on normal daily averages
| ELECTRICITY COST | WATER COST | DAILY OPERATING COST OF PORTA-COOL® |
|---|---|---|
|
.07 per kw hr.
.8 kw/hr. PAC usage |
$9.50 1,500 gal. = 6.33
|
.448 Electric cost daily
|
|
.056 PAC kw cost/hr
|
.00633 / gal. water cost
|
+ .51 Water cost daily
|
|
x 8 hrs.
|
x 80 gal. (80 gal. 8 hr. usage)
|
|
| .448 Daily Elect. Cost | .51 water cost / 8 hr. | .958 Daily Cost |
Running amperage
| HI Speed | MED. Speed | LOW Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48" |
13.7 amps
|
6.8 amps
|
|
| 36" |
7.5 amps
|
5.5 amps
|
5.0 amps
|
| 36" HP |
11.2 amps
|
9.8 amps
|
|
| 24" HP |
8.2 amps
|
9.3 amps
|
|
| 16" |
2.8 amps
|
1.7 amps
|
1.9 amps
|
Evaporative Efficiency Rate
- 78% efficiency vs. "swamp" coolers 30% efficiency
- Efficiency increased by 55′ / 20′ flute angle cooling pad
Cooling Capacity (approximately)
| 48" 2 spd. |
3,500 sq. ft.
|
| 36" 3 spd, 1 spd. |
2,500 sq. ft.
|
| 36" HP |
2,650 sq. ft.
|
| 24" HP |
1,800 sq. ft.
|
| 16" HD, SFC |
900 sq. ft.
|
| 16" 3 spd. |
600 sq. ft.
|
Fan specs: CFMs Air Delivery
| 48" 2 spd. |
17,000
|
| 36" 3 spd, 1 spd. |
9,600
|
| 36" HP |
10,100
|
| 24" HP |
6,700
|
| 16" HD, SFC |
3,900
|
| 16" 3 spd. |
2,230
|
Length/size electrical extension cord
12 ga. wire when cord is under 50′ in length
10 ga. when cord is over 50′ long but less than 100′.
Weights of units dry vs. operating
| DRY | FULL | |
|---|---|---|
| 48" |
345 lbs.
|
553 lbs.
|
| 36" |
205 lbs.
|
372 lbs.
|
| 24" HP |
155 lbs.
|
272 lbs.
|
| 16" HD |
70 lbs.
|
95 lbs.
|
BTU’s (British Thermal Units)
BTU’s is a "performance" term for mechanical air conditioners and is not a "rating" term on anything except mechanical air conditioners; thus, our "evaporative" units are not rated by BTU terms.
Revised January 1, 2005