The weather today?

patp said:

Beautiful morning here in glorious Norfolk.

Be aware that parts of the States are having a major heat wave. Just had a message from my brother moaning about his air con having to run at full tilt to keep him cool. Might have to source a small air conditioning unit for Molly

Sandra, the rescue people are sending me some boots for Molly to help with her corns. I wonder if something like that might help Shadow? Or, what about one of those plastic woven mats? Not sure if you can still get them but they were popular years ago for kitchens with slippery floors.

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My floors are all wood, most already covered with rugs to afford him grip

Once he would literally skate across them

The fact he has huge hairy getti feet doesn't help

We have a mobile air conditioner which we use as necessary in our bedroom, very effective

Cooler here today, not much sunshine at present and I can't decide whether to hang the bedding out or not

Sandra

No too long ago, but i just googled then and then clicked shopping, plenty to choose from.

Cloudy but warmish, might improve later with luck.

Beautiful day!

Blue with fluffy clouds, breezy though so all hell could break loose, we have our own micro climate up here.

Devola 60L Evaporative Swamp Air Cooler 80m² White/Grey - DVCO60P
A powerful air cooler boasting a 60L water tank,

Where does the 60 litres of water go when this or any other Evaporative Air Cooler is running? These machines are deadly in a home or anywhere else causing untold damage to the premises.

Our forecast for the next 4 days, clear blue sky, full sun (actually typed full sIn but thought that might give the wrong idea 🤣 ) 26, 27, 28, 26 C. Factor 30 and 50 now being used almost like shower gel (without the water 🤔 ).

Definitely shorts weather from now until October.....

I'm not allowed shorts now Dave after two skin treatments. Always have to wear a cap as dare not do the exposure thing any more by order.!!
I was never a great shorts person before so apart from really hot days of over 30c. It's not a problem.

Ray.

I wear a hat while outside AND Factor 50 head spray (but the hat does not stay well on the knees 😂

Drew said:

Devola 60L Evaporative Swamp Air Cooler 80m² White/Grey - DVCO60P
A powerful air cooler boasting a 60L water tank,

Where does the 60 litres of water go when this or any other Evaporative Air Cooler is running? These machines are deadly in a home or anywhere else causing untold damage to the premises.

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A clue in the word "Evaporative" and of course it goes into the air as does what you breathe and vapour from cooking and sweat, but you don't use it in a cold closed environment though.

It's currently 31.5c. this evening.

Ray.

A good day for me , I’ve hoovered downstairs and polished all the kitchen doors sat on my wheeled chair

Shadow has been clipped a bit too close, some straggly bits but he was getting tired, he does resemble a hairless dog, but I guess he will feel cooler and his weight is easier to monitor, he has very little muscle

We will book him in for a tidy and a bath in a while for now it’s enough for him to cope with

He does resemble a wingless dragon

Beautiful sunshine all day

Sandra

Drew said:

Devola 60L Evaporative Swamp Air Cooler 80m² White/Grey - DVCO60P
A powerful air cooler boasting a 60L water tank,

Where does the 60 litres of water go when this or any other Evaporative Air Cooler is running? These machines are deadly in a home or anywhere else causing untold damage to the premises.

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So please say a bit more about the potential damage they can cause..................creating damp I presume.
I looked at the promo and thought what a great idea...................and a good price.

But I bought a number of indispensable K-Tel products that also convinced me (remember them)

Glorious day today. Must get the dogs out before it gets too hot again.

Looking good so far.

Webby1 said:

So please say a bit more about the potential damage they can cause..................creating damp I presume.
I looked at the promo and thought what a great idea...................and a good price.

But I bought a number of indispensable K-Tel products that also convinced me (remember them)

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Yes, I remember them.

I am not going to be drawn into a long discussion on this subject, however a few points to think about.

Most of our homes have loft insulation, wall insulation, double glazed windows and draught proof doors. Some people have recently decided to have their roof insulated???. In other words they have placed a tea cosy over their home.

During the summer months we are advised to keep our windows closed and to "Draw the curtains to keep the heat out". I must admit we tend to do this most days and it works for us.

If an air conditioning unit (ACU) was now installed the above conditions would be ideal.

On the other hand, the installation of an Evaporative Cooling System (that requires lots of ventilation) would be a complete disaster. By introducing gallons of evaporated water to the home would eventually cause unseen damage. Dampness everywhere, wallpaper, books, electrical equipment, woodwork and carpets.

You do come out with some crap Drew, they are essentially a bucket of water, something to wick up the water in front of a fan, you can open or close the house because unless you are within a few feet of it you won't feel it, AC is a misnomer, we have had two in the past and they work well but are limited to the effect they have but they would help to keep a dog cool if it was near it.

You do come out with some crap Drew,

You say that I come out with some crap? at least I don't buy crap, not like someone on here who seems to boast about it.

How is the fridge in your new motorhome coming along? or is the motorhome on eBay yet?