3/8/2021 Portacool leads the evaporative cooling industry by manufacturing superior cooling solutions that are trusted to get the job done. To provide cooling comfort in high-heat environments, Portacool Hazardous Location™ portable evaporative coolers are designed to keep workers safe and comfortable in any extreme environment. Hazardous locations, as defined by the National Electrical Code,…
Read More3/1/2021 As we shed our layers and get reacquainted with the sun, it’s time to prepare your evaporative cooler for the warm days ahead. While your Portacool cooler was in hibernation, it could have collected dirt, dust, and debris that must be removed for max cooling efficiency. We recommend the following steps to make…
Read More9/21/2020 As the air turns crisp and the leaves begin changing color, it will soon be time to stow your evaporative cooler for the off-season. We recommend following a few “end of season” steps to remove any dirt, dust and residue that may have accumulated over the summer. Following these simple steps to clean…
Read More8/24/2020 Portacool portable evaporative coolers are made in a range of sizes to suit a variety of cooling needs. In the powerful Jetstream series, ranging from the Jetstream 220 to the Jetstream 270, the Portacool Jetstream 250 stands out as a utility player. The Jetstream 250’s sleek, rounded design stands at over five feet…
Read More8/18/2020 Question: My cooler is not cooling as I thought it would in my shop or facility. I have all the doors closed or mostly closed. Answer: Unlike an air conditioner, evaporative cooling works with the ambient air and water to provide cooling. Portable evaporative cooling systems do not need chemicals, special ducting or lots…
Read More8/3/2020 For 30 years, Portacool has built portable evaporative coolers that are made to last. Running on a standard electrical outlet, the various cooler options in our residential and industrial product lineups (the Cyclones and Jetstreams) use water, ambient air and specialized Kuul Comfort™ evaporative media to provide cooling to homeowners and businesses around…
Read More7/21/2020 Quarantine and social distancing mean spending more time at home. This has inspired renewed interest in home improvement and DIY projects. While warm-weather months are ideal for many projects, it also can bring high temperatures and dangerous heat. To avoid heat-related illness and injury, it is important to take precautions to stay safe.…
Read More7/20/2020 The Portacool Jetstream series of portable evaporative coolers were designed to answer the need for cooling in a variety of challenging spaces and environments. Ranging from the compact Jetstream 220 to the mighty Jetstream 270, this lineup has an option for every cooling need. The Portacool Jetstream 260 stands at just over 6…
Read More7/13/2020 When it comes to how we humans feel temperature, it can be difficult to separate fact from perception. Humidity throws an extra wrench in things. When we check the weather and see a high humidity percentage, we know we’re in for frizzy hair, clammy skin, and the temperature feeling warmer than it actually…
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