"jmcquown" > wrote in message
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> On 7/12/2014 6:56 PM, Jeßus wrote:
>> On Sat, 12 Jul 2014 01:57:20 -0700, "Julie Bove"
>> > wrote:
>>
>>> I got the swamp cooler. It does work with plain tap water. Works just
>>> fine. But with a little added ice, it cools even more.
>>> The unit has several different options so I have it aimed in a fan type
>>> pattern so that it is reaching not just this room but partway into my
>>> bedroom and the bathroom. Angela is in the bedroom now and says it is
>>> quite
>>> cool in there.
>>>
>>> We are all happy. Even the cats. Husband isn't home. He may or may
>>> not be
>>> happy but trust me on this, it would have nothing to do with the swamp
>>> cooler.
>>
>>> http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
>>>
>>> So... No Algae, no odor.
>>
>> You expect algae and odors to be evident immediately?
>>
> I don't know what she anticipates. It takes about a week to manifest
> itself even if she keeps dumping that chemical stuff into it. Evaporative
> coolers (or humidifiers, same principle, opposite result, one of which I
> did have 30 years ago) need to be cleaned out regularly and refilled with
> fresh water. Apparently these days they also recommend anti-algae/mold
> solution. <shrug>
>
>> Can't we combine this with the mailboxes somehow?
>>
> Heavens no! Mailboxes are *so* passé.

The unit needs to be cleaned weekly. There are instructions. I've had cat
fountains too. I cleaned those too.