Portacool

HydroTek™
Evaporative Media

What’s Inside Matters
HydroTek™ Evaporative Media by Portacool delivers unparalleled cooling and better air quality with less maintenance.  Engineered with premium materials to enhance airflow and boost efficiency, HydroTek delivers unmatched cooling power in Portacool APEX™ coolers and beyond.
Two HydroTek evaporative media blocks, one larger, with honeycomb tops and ribbed sides in natural brown and black.
Teardrop logo with a blue water droplet and "HYDROTEK by Portacool" in bold capital letters.

Advanced Design for Maximum Cooling

HydroTek™ is engineered with an expanded surface area comprised of unique 15-degree and 45-degree flute angles. This design significantly improves water absorption and increases the rate of evaporation. HydroTek’s innovative design also improves airflow and velocity so that the air flowing through the enhanced media is cooled more effectively, creating a consistently comfortable atmosphere.

Superior Materials for Enhanced Performance

HydroTek™ is crafted from high-grade, reinforced cellulose fibers infused with specialty resins for durability and longevity. The innovative edge-coat technology prevents algae buildup and guards against UV damage, ensuring reliable performance with minimal maintenance. This level of durability makes HydroTek ideal for continuous use in extreme conditions.

A Better Media Means Better Air

HydroTek™ is a self-cleaning evaporative media with angles engineered to increase water flow along the leading edge. This construction minimizes debris and mineral accumulation, reduces the risk of clogging, and requires little to no maintenance, contributing to better air quality and optimal performance. HydroTek filters out allergens and airborne particles, creating a healthier environment—particularly valuable for those with respiratory concerns.

Future-Ready Cooling Solution

HydroTek™ is the new standard media across all Portacool products, ensuring every Portacool delivers premium cooling results. As an integral component of Portacool’s advanced design, HydroTek enhances cooling performance, efficiency, and durability, setting Portacool apart from lower-quality evaporative cooler pads and alternatives on the market. With HydroTek, Portacool continues to set the standard in evaporative cooling innovation, offering an elite, reliable cooling solution built to withstand the rigors of challenging environments.

HydroTek™ Evaporative Cooling

Features & Benefits

Enhanced Airflow for Greater Cooling Power:

HydroTek’s innovative design improves airflow and velocity, increasing cooling efficiency. Maximize your evaporative cooler’s performance with HydroTek™ media for superior cooling results.

Expanded Surface Area for Optimal Cooling:

HydroTek’s proprietary design increases media surface area, maximizing water evaporation and boosting cooling performance. Achieve unmatched efficiency and maintain optimal temperatures with HydroTek™.

Superior Materials for Enhanced Cooling:

HydroTek™ media is built with reinforced cellulose fibers and specialty resins, delivering exceptional cooling and absorption. Experience optimal temperature reduction and improved efficiency.

Durable Edge-Coat for Lasting Performance:

Experience enhanced durability with HydroTek™ evaporative media’s edge-coat technology, which repels algae and guards against UV damage for reliable, low-maintenance performance in tough environments.

Higher Quality for Lower Maintenance:

HydroTek™ evaporative media’s design reduces debris accumulation, preventing clogging and ensuring optimal performance.

3D cardboard structure with HydroTek Evaporative Media. Red arrows for incoming air, blue for cooled air exiting. Brown and black shades.
HydroTek™ Evaporative Media

Product SKUs

SKU
Description
Model
Portacool APEX™ 500 HydroTek™ Replacement Media
APEX 500
Portacool APEX™ 700 HydroTek™ Replacement Media
APEX 700
Portacool APEX™ 1200 HydroTek™ Replacement Media
APEX 1200
Portacool APEX™ 2000 HydroTek™ Replacement Media
APEX 2000
Portacool APEX™ 4000 HydroTek™ Replacement Media
APEX 4000
Portacool APEX™ 6500 HydroTek™ Replacement Media
APEX 6500
Portacool Cyclone™ 120 HydroTek™ Replacement Media
Cyclone 120
Portacool Cyclone™ 130 HydroTek™ Replacement Media
Cyclone 130
Portacool Cyclone™ 140 HydroTek™ Replacement Media
Cyclone 140
Portacool Cyclone™ 160 HydroTek™ Replacement Media
Cyclone 160
Portacool Jetstream™ 220 HydroTek™ Replacement Media
Jetstream 220
Portacool Jetstream™ 230 HydroTek™ Replacement Media
Jetstream 230
Portacool Jetstream™ 240 HydroTek™ Replacement Media
Jetstream 240
Portacool Jetstream™ 250 HydroTek™ Replacement Media
Jetstream 250
Portacool Jetstream™ 260 HydroTek™ Replacement Media
Jetstream 260
Portacool Jetstream™ 270 HydroTek™ Replacement Media
Jetstream 270
Portacool Hurricane™ 360 HydroTek™ Replacement Media
Hurricane 360
Portacool Hurricane™ 370 HydroTek™ Replacement Media
Hurricane 370