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Portable AC unit

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Portable AC unit

Postby pepmyster » March 20th, 2023, 6:49 am

This crossed my path this morning. Looked interesting, thought I would share.
https://www.zerobreeze.com/

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Re: Portable AC unit

Postby Midnightsun » March 20th, 2023, 7:02 am

"Cool" little unit however one should not expect too much from it as it is only 2300 btu. Draws 40a at 12 vdc which is quite a bit when one considers a fridge draws about 5a when its actually running that is. I can see where it could come in handy for certain applications though.
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Re: Portable AC unit

Postby g36 » March 20th, 2023, 10:54 am

Seen these advertised for a few years now I just wish I could see one 1st hand. Most reviews I've read sure are positive, I know its got some limitations for sure but would love to actually see it in action.. Pepmyster why don't you get one and try it out for us. :-D
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Re: Portable AC unit

Postby tonyiiiafl » March 20th, 2023, 5:55 pm

I have to ask what is the application? It wouldn’t even cool the V berth. Following this.
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Re: Portable AC unit

Postby bud37 » March 20th, 2023, 9:00 pm

Looks like they are for truck campers and the like from their pics.... :-D
The above is strictly my opinion.
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Re: Portable AC unit

Postby Cooler » March 21st, 2023, 11:05 am

I purchased a couple of those mini-portables that were the rage a couple years ago. They are cube shaped and run off USB cable. I was very surprised at how they kept smaller areas cool. Not for 90 degree temps, but very useful to keep berth cool without running the boat AC. Paid around $40 or $50 for each unit. 8-) er
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Re: Portable AC unit

Postby g36 » March 22nd, 2023, 6:36 am

]Cooler wrote:Source of the post I purchased a couple of those mini-portables that were the rage a couple years ago. They are cube shaped and run off USB cable. I was very surprised at how they kept smaller areas cool. Not for 90 degree temps, but very useful to keep berth cool without running the boat AC. Paid around $40 or $50 for each unit. 8-) er


Im not sure if you looked at the link to the zerobreeze thats referenced but it is a way different animal than the swamp coolers I think your speaking of.
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