persephone Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 well, it's almost 44 here .. and the ice brick is popular ..this grub is around 2 weeks old ..and living outside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Gorgeous Pers! I just tried using a regular fan blowing air over a sheet of techni ice. It's noticeably cooler and will get some good use this week. I'm feeling appreciated :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westiemum Posted January 14, 2014 Author Share Posted January 14, 2014 Great photos guys - and thanks TSD - I was about to ask what techni ice was! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 TSD- that is so cute :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silentchild Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 awww TSD that photo is adorable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Just a warning everyone. I am now sitting under a ceiling fan only, no aircon cause the water has been cut. So even if you think you'll be right it pays to plan ahead. I thought to myself yesterday, should have the cool coats wet and stored for just in case. Well just in case has happened and I am having to get my daughter to bring me water over to wet down the coats as I don't want to use the drinking water I do have in the fridge on the coats as we all need to stay hydrated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megan_ Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Rename that is terrible. Dogs at home with airco. I have a dog door but it is too high so fergs doesn't use it normally . He went out yesterday and couldn't get back in . I've left water and ice outside just in case it happens today. If they've both stayed inside they should be fine . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Just keep in mind that the misting fans don't work if you are a glasses wearer like me, you spend your whole time feeling like you have cataracts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSDowner Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I put heaps of ice in my boy's drinking water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliwake Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Not sure of anyone else has mentioned it, but there are some portable air cons on catch of the day at the moment. http://m.catchoftheday.com.au/event/35109 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clover Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I might have to invest in a portable air con, the house is roasting . The 3 border collies are outside for the night as it is cooler out there than in here. Poor little Harri is puffing away. He won't be impressed when I go get his cool coat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisys Mum Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 It's still 31 degrees here Tomorrow I won't be going anywhere, I have enough food in the house so I don't need to go out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiecuddles Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Just another idea if you are in a rental. We picked up a really old box type in the wall refrigerated aircon for $30 still working. We sat it on a high table outside our loungeroom window so that we could slide the window open and pull the front of the aircon and the plug inside and leave the back sitting outside the window, then we just blocked the gap above it with a piece of plywood cut to size, it was our saviour during the Black Saturday period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Just keep in mind that the misting fans don't work if you are a glasses wearer like me, you spend your whole time feeling like you have cataracts! Glad you mentioned that. Saves me a trip to Bunnings to investigate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara and Sam Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 (edited) thanks for that Lisa CC The one I have I got about 8 years ago as it takes both cold water or warm depending which needed at the time when use it in summer can use little ice cubes and cold water in it and it stays cool for long time and doesnt get damp I am constantly freezing the ice blocks and using it in their water bowls those portable air cons they are great but make a heck of a lot of noise , very noisey , We did that once kelpiecuddles on a table in window until had it installed correctly , and worked like a charm Glad mentioned about the misting fans as was telling mum about them last summer heard some of the older people didnt like using air cons and they use iced water in a hot water bottle and place in bed and that apparently kept them cool , might work for puppies or smaller dogs Edited January 14, 2014 by Tara and Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I am so impressed yesterday , just before lunch I put an icebrick (large ..about 30 cm x 30 cm X 3 cm ) into two pillowcases , and left it sitting where the pups are ..just on damp ground ..shaded . When I picked it up to re freeze late last night ..it still had ICE in it!! That was outside, in 45 degrees!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cavNrott Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 A portable refrigerated air conditioner does not need water, it works the same way as your refrigerater does. Portable air coolers require water and they are not nearly as efficient as a refrigerated unit. A refrigerated unit works best in a closed room whereas an air cooler needs to be in an open room. I wouldn't waste money on an air cooler, I would go for a refrigerated unit. Just thought I would mention this so people are aware of the difference if they're in the market for a portable unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leah82 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Ok I officially died last night. First summer ever in my entire life where I've not been living in a brick house. Oh Brick how I miss thee! I'm on a solution finding mission today, need to call bunnings and see if they have any portable aircon units, if that fails then it's a call to masters to get them to put aside a misting fan. And I don't even care that my OH wears glasses, it's mostly for sleeping and I figure he doesn't need to see at night :p We do actually have a wall aircon unit in the living area but as we can't shut off that part of the house it did absolutely jack last night Doggies are suffering as well, I heard one of them vomit about 4 in the morning, not sure why, they both seem fine otherwise. They got hosed down before leaving this morning, today I'll be heading home around 10.30 to check on them and OH is taking half the day off to stay with them this afternoon. We'll probably end up swapping afternoon shifts for the rest of the week. ...did I mention I miss brick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunny1shine Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 another tip is to make sure your windows are insulated in the really hot days, prevent heat getting in and cool from getting out a cheap way to do this is to buy some "space blankets" from a camping supplies shop, a pack of 4 is usually <$10. the space blankets are really large, one should cover a window, they are thin like cellophane so easy to tape against the inside of your windows. They are also a little bit see through so the house wont be in total darkness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spotted Devil Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Don't forget the local birdlife either - a few dishes of shallow water (I use the ceramic pot plant plates) in the shade may just help them get through the day :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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