A/C for Tents
11-26-2008, 02:06 PM
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1) I was possibly going to need a field post production setup, to include people and computer equipment to work all summer. Setting the equipment cooling requirements aside, asking a editorial staff to work efficiently in 100+ temperatures is not going to be good for productivity.
2) I mentioned that part of the time we would be in wilderness areas, not really to domain of the typical RV. Sure we could look in to Global Expedition Vehicles if we had that kind of coin but we don't.
So your sage advice was that if I was going to be a "wuss" I should get a RV. Not only was that "not very nice" but also not very helpful.
So there is your answer. In hindsight I shouldn't have even bothered to reply or let it annoy me.
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11-26-2008, 05:51 PM
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all right
ok, i will accept that apology. I never called you a wuss. It was just one of them smart ass white boy things. Not meant to be mean but not meant to be helpful either. Actually, I am aware of mobile AC units but not sure who manufactures them. I've actually worked on some many years ago, some have diesel engines. They were large enough to cool off cargo aircraft. Probably not within your budget either. Must be some mobile units small enough to help you in your endeavor, maybe u could do some internet research.
12-05-2008, 02:04 PM
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Is it going to be in a dry climate where a swamp cooler will work?
This is what we used to do in our GP tents while on deployment in the desert.
If you have electricity (which it sounds like you will)
Items needed
2) 4" section of 1/2" PVC
2) 2' section of 1/2" PVC
4) 1/2 pvc elbows
1) roll or package of Cheese clothe
1) plastic wall paper tray (you know the thing you roll the paper in to make it wet so you can hang it)
If you want to get self sufficient use this
1) fish tank or small water pump
1)7' setion of 1/4" flexible hose
Put the PVC together to make a 2x4 in frame
You can hang it or make a stand (hanging seemed to work best
Hang it on the windward side and make sure you have a constant breeze going throught the tent.
Works best not in direct sunlight
Put the cheese clothe over the frame and the basin below it
soak the cheese clothe with water
TAA!!!DAA!!!!!!instant swamp cooler for about $10 (unless you use the water pump.
It will lower the temp easy 15 to 20 degrees
That is a 29 Palms Ca. Desert proven concept.
If you don't want to go though all that buy the small A/C unit and plug it in.
This is what we used to do in our GP tents while on deployment in the desert.
If you have electricity (which it sounds like you will)
Items needed
2) 4" section of 1/2" PVC
2) 2' section of 1/2" PVC
4) 1/2 pvc elbows
1) roll or package of Cheese clothe
1) plastic wall paper tray (you know the thing you roll the paper in to make it wet so you can hang it)
If you want to get self sufficient use this
1) fish tank or small water pump
1)7' setion of 1/4" flexible hose
Put the PVC together to make a 2x4 in frame
You can hang it or make a stand (hanging seemed to work best
Hang it on the windward side and make sure you have a constant breeze going throught the tent.
Works best not in direct sunlight
Put the cheese clothe over the frame and the basin below it
soak the cheese clothe with water
TAA!!!DAA!!!!!!instant swamp cooler for about $10 (unless you use the water pump.
It will lower the temp easy 15 to 20 degrees
That is a 29 Palms Ca. Desert proven concept.
If you don't want to go though all that buy the small A/C unit and plug it in.
01-10-2009, 02:59 AM
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Could use this condensate as a water source???
01-11-2009, 03:52 AM
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This is almost too embarrassing to ask but there is a chance I will be putting together a video production this next summer that will require some of the post production to be done in the field. We will move once a week for 22 weeks, sometimes we will be in the wilderness, sometimes developed camp grounds and other times at hotels.
For the times in the wilderness and campsites, I could put up a couple of canvas wall tents but I would need them to have the option of air conditioning if it gets too hot. In campsite I might have 120v available but who knows? For the wilderness we would need to be self contained.
So assume we have solar panels, generators and a bunch deep cycle batteries. What would be the best solution to keeping a 10x14 canvas wall tent cool with 2 to 4 people inside, plus laptops and a pile of drives when it gets hot?
Dave
For the times in the wilderness and campsites, I could put up a couple of canvas wall tents but I would need them to have the option of air conditioning if it gets too hot. In campsite I might have 120v available but who knows? For the wilderness we would need to be self contained.
So assume we have solar panels, generators and a bunch deep cycle batteries. What would be the best solution to keeping a 10x14 canvas wall tent cool with 2 to 4 people inside, plus laptops and a pile of drives when it gets hot?
Dave
Get a reflecting cover to keep the direct sunlight off your roof and sun side of the work tent.
Stay away from swamp cooler, electronics and humidity dont mix !
I don't know the environment you will be working in so I will assume the worst 24Hr heat with a possibility of rain.
Consideration of weight = forget the solar panels and deep cycle batteries and inverters, use that weight for fuel for the generators and other needed equipment.
Generators = The Honda EU3000iSA is without a dough the best unit I have been around, at full load you can have a normal
conversation with other people right next to the unit, and with a 20' J box, you want even know it's there while in the
work tent. Here are some specs
3000 watts, 120V
Power for your fridge, microwave, most 13,500 BTU AC units
Super quiet
Convenient electric start
Fuel efficient - up to 20 hrs on 3.4 gals of gas
Inverter - stable power for computers and drives
Options
Storage Cover
4 Wheel Kit
DC Charging Cord
Transfer Switch
Parallel Cables
Down side=cost MSRP $1,999.95 (but by not carrying solar panels, deep cycle batteries, and inverters, and the associated cost of
those) it would be a trade off to buy two EU3000iSA , one for a backup unit. Or run both, one for the AC and the other for the equipment, and don't overload the units,shop around.
AC units = They are nothing but a heat and humidity exchanger, a good unit that I use for a 10 X 12 room is by Delonghi 11000 BTU unit with condenser heat duct thur a window port and keeps my tower and video and sound equipment a cool 78 deg when it's 107 outside.
Down side = Noise level I'm guessing here, but about the same as a 20" fan at mid speed
Tent = You are on your own here, but I would suggest one with a water proof floor with it. And what will the workers be sleeping in ?
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03-24-2009, 09:46 PM
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He can't mean Designated Wilderness Areas because you can't have vehicles in Wilderness Areas; everything has to be packed in. I'm sure he just means remote locations with primitive campsites.
I hope...otherwise that's a lot of stuff to pack.
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CIJeep has it right
Get a reflecting cover to keep the direct sunlight off your roof and sun side of the work tent.
Stay away from swamp cooler, electronics and humidity dont mix !
I don't know the environment you will be working in so I will assume the worst 24Hr heat with a possibility of rain.
Consideration of weight = forget the solar panels and deep cycle batteries and inverters, use that weight for fuel for the generators and other needed equipment.
Generators = The Honda EU3000iSA is without a dough the best unit I have been around, at full load you can have a normal
conversation with other people right next to the unit, and with a 20' J box, you want even know it's there while in the
work tent. Here are some specs
3000 watts, 120V
Power for your fridge, microwave, most 13,500 BTU AC units
Super quiet
Convenient electric start
Fuel efficient - up to 20 hrs on 3.4 gals of gas
Inverter - stable power for computers and drives
Options
Storage Cover
4 Wheel Kit
DC Charging Cord
Transfer Switch
Parallel Cables
Down side=cost MSRP $1,999.95 (but by not carrying solar panels, deep cycle batteries, and inverters, and the associated cost of
those) it would be a trade off to buy two EU3000iSA , one for a backup unit. Or run both, one for the AC and the other for the equipment, and don't overload the units,shop around.
AC units = They are nothing but a heat and humidity exchanger, a good unit that I use for a 10 X 12 room is by Delonghi 11000 BTU unit with condenser heat duct thur a window port and keeps my tower and video and sound equipment a cool 78 deg when it's 107 outside.
Down side = Noise level I'm guessing here, but about the same as a 20" fan at mid speed
Tent = You are on your own here, but I would suggest one with a water proof floor with it. And what will the workers be sleeping in ?
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Get a reflecting cover to keep the direct sunlight off your roof and sun side of the work tent.
Stay away from swamp cooler, electronics and humidity dont mix !
I don't know the environment you will be working in so I will assume the worst 24Hr heat with a possibility of rain.
Consideration of weight = forget the solar panels and deep cycle batteries and inverters, use that weight for fuel for the generators and other needed equipment.
Generators = The Honda EU3000iSA is without a dough the best unit I have been around, at full load you can have a normal
conversation with other people right next to the unit, and with a 20' J box, you want even know it's there while in the
work tent. Here are some specs
3000 watts, 120V
Power for your fridge, microwave, most 13,500 BTU AC units
Super quiet
Convenient electric start
Fuel efficient - up to 20 hrs on 3.4 gals of gas
Inverter - stable power for computers and drives
Options
Storage Cover
4 Wheel Kit
DC Charging Cord
Transfer Switch
Parallel Cables
Down side=cost MSRP $1,999.95 (but by not carrying solar panels, deep cycle batteries, and inverters, and the associated cost of
those) it would be a trade off to buy two EU3000iSA , one for a backup unit. Or run both, one for the AC and the other for the equipment, and don't overload the units,shop around.
AC units = They are nothing but a heat and humidity exchanger, a good unit that I use for a 10 X 12 room is by Delonghi 11000 BTU unit with condenser heat duct thur a window port and keeps my tower and video and sound equipment a cool 78 deg when it's 107 outside.
Down side = Noise level I'm guessing here, but about the same as a 20" fan at mid speed
Tent = You are on your own here, but I would suggest one with a water proof floor with it. And what will the workers be sleeping in ?
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