As for your rv, the easiest way to mount it is a narrow shelf in front of one of the rv windows. The cooler is inside the space with the pad side against the screen. This keeps it removable easily for other uses. 409069199.jpg Way easier to add water too so no float valve necessary :) Good idea I j...

There's a lot to unpack here. 100cfm is not going to do what you want. Not for a much smaller space? I followed the procedure outlined at https://basc.pnnl.gov/resource-guides/evaporative-cooling-systems#edit-group-description to calculate 96.5 cfm needed for an air change every 2 minutes, instead ...

What sticks out to me is your comment "I’d like to run this bucket rig off a USB power bank for more portable cooling while working round the ranch." USB will not work, low current and 5V is not enough to power a swamp cooler. Specifications Max. Voltage Max. Current USB 2.0 5V 500mA USB 3.0 / USB3...

@FIGJAM you're a rockstar not only for developing this, but keeping up with Qs! Got some more for you, or the many other experts here. Searched this thread a lot for certain terms, but couldn't find the following. I'm building a bucket cooler for our SUV, which will be shaded in an enclosed carport,...