Hei kaikki! I'm looking for a commercially-available mist fan before the summer heat starts to hit.
I haven't seen them so far here in Finland, but if you don't mind getting a little damp, they're a tremendous and energy-efficient way to keep yourself cool in the summer, when installing a heat pump isn't an option you want to take. We already have 2 solid ground fans, so a conversion kit would be an acceptable substitute.
Some examples of what I'm looking for, from YouTube:
- The NewAir Misting Fan – it's said it's for outdoor use, but I'm not averse to sticking it on the balcony if it proves to be overkill.
- This smaller Ryobi misting fan, which you mount right on top of a ~20 L bucket.
- A kit like this to transform one of our current fans. We can supply a bucket, but this also requires I get and learn how to use a small water pump – doesn't sound hard, I just haven't done this befoer myself.
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by hiAndrewQuinn
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I can smell the black mould from here
I hope you live in a detached house. If not, prepare for a big bill for the repairs 🙂Â
I have no experience with stuff like this, and personally will always recommend a portable AC unit with hoses through a window. (Although quite pricey with the cheapest ones starting at around 300 – they actually keep the place cool when with sufficient BMU)
I would not recommend using such a device indoors.
One important thing that proper air condition units do, is regulate the humidity. Warm and damp is much worse than warm and dry.