AC vs SQ... More probs

[MarkCO]

I could see that as an overall moisture issue for potential mold and other moisture related issues, but it still shouldn't support the argument that a swamp cooler brings in dirty outside air.

Numerous Environmental studies have consistently found Acinetobacter Iwoffi bacteria, Bacillus species, Corynebacterium species, Pseudomonas species and Scopulariopsis species of fungus are significantly increased inside buildings with evaporative cooling (swampers). In some cases 20 and 30 times normal outdoor air ambiant levels. Many of these come from soil. The evaporative cooling process creates an environment conducive to their rapid growth. National Jewish has participated in some of these studies, and they are here in CO. There are water, and pad treatments that have been proven to reduce amount of the increase, but none have been able to completely arrest the growth and dispersion of these bacteria and molds into buildings with swamp coolers. Young, old and pregnant persons are, like many things, at greater risks as are those with diminished immune systems and lung disorders. The theory has been proferred that the winter colds in some areas are due to the cumulative effect of these species over the summer. When the swampers go off in the fall, the natural desication renders most of these inert...until the moisture levels increase again when the swampers come back on.

There is a reason Doctors are allowed to write prescriptions for AC to persons with immune and lung disorders.

[Irving]

Okay okay.

[BigBear]

wow, wonderful knowledge...