You could get paid to read audiobooks… great voice!
@Andy-ue3dv
3 жыл бұрын
I was just thinking the same thing lol
@RobertDizzo
3 жыл бұрын
Me too
@TheStevenhull
3 жыл бұрын
Yep, should do audio books for dungeons and dragons lol
@Gankez
2 жыл бұрын
real talk tho lol
@ILSLF
2 жыл бұрын
He sounds like Anthony Robbins
@JamDiveBuddy
3 жыл бұрын
I have been living van live wile in the navy for a few years. I have two battery modules out of a Tesla module a. I build a window unit and plumbed it all Into my super small Japanese camper. After that disappointment I went went back to hanging a window unit out my rear window. I have a large dog that I have to keep alive. The first model of this I knew wouldn’t work because they literally suck in air. Now that I have seen this improvement. I’m going to give them a shot. Because it’s more than enough to cool my cab over space. Which is where my dog hangs out while I’m at work and where we sleep. Thank you for the informative video
@Xploring_The_Outdoors
3 жыл бұрын
I just bought one of these and living in a very humid hot part of Texas, I use it like you said as a spot cooler, I go night fishing a lot and the humidity is so high you just sit and pour sweat, not anymore with this and the light comes in handy camping in a tent or tying a new hook on things like that. As long as you keep an open mind and realize this isn’t going to cool a big space you’ll like it. I also sit mine in the bed of my sidexside point the hose at the back of my head close my windshield and drive around my neighborhood on these 106 degree days, I’m enjoying it.
@isntimportant
2 жыл бұрын
If SWEAT is your issue then you need a $2 fan. If HEAT is your issue you need an air conditioner. This, however, is not good at either. Where I live summer peaks 130F. Humidity isn't an issue. It's dry terrible heat that'll strip the soul out your body in a day if you don't carry enough water. This is NOT a good alternative. It's weight and requirements to make it run are way out of spec for a single camper. And it's not good for vehicles compared to built in vehicle air conditioners. Air conditioning doesn't work by shoving the output hose on your nipples. That's not a functional air conditioner.
@04dram04
2 жыл бұрын
you should put on windbreaker jumpsuit and pipe the air in up your pant leg. The cold air will get trapped inside
@fishinggunsflyrods
Жыл бұрын
We replaced an old Dometic in our 36 foot camper (vented). kzitem.infoUgkxDDbPbIlwLRcX_ntp51ui5UMtAUGpHYxE The install was a simple swap, all holes lined up, the electric plug back in with no trouble. Getting it on the camper was the most "difficult" part of it, and my friend made it look easy. I've seen people "sled" them up ladders as well though. I watched a KZitem video for instructions, very easily done. Some say it doesn't come with instructions, but I found the instructions under the ac in the box. I didn't need them, but they were there.It works well to keep a 36 footer comfortable, all by itself. It doesn't seem to be any quieter than the original, but it isn't any louder either. We're very pleased with it. Esp with the ease of swapping them out.
@libertyauto
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely the most informative video on these I have ever seen. You answered all the questions i had when I heard about these. Thank you for the video.
@skeletond8115
Жыл бұрын
HAHAHAHA!😅🤣😂 How long can it run on the zero breeze battery, He CAN'T SAY!
@vandyrvtransport6430
3 жыл бұрын
Most comprehensive review yet......well done. Yes a spot cooler.....not a space cooler. I use it in my semi truck to cool me at night....not the space. A key thing I learned (videos at my channel) was to try and achieve no 45 to 90 degree turns in the intake and exhaust hoses.....plus keep those hoses as short as possible. I am not getting the hours out of the Mark 2 batteries but they are working with me to determine if it's the batteries or the unit by exchange.....so great CS so far. Bottom line it's an amazing technology and I will not look back either. Cheers to using it as it's meant to be used and sharing a real well thought out review!
@abmtz8537
2 жыл бұрын
How long does each battery last? I’m in hotshot trucking and I’m between buying this or a generator with a small ac unit. I’m leaning more towards an ac unit with a generator because of costs but the mark zero breeze looks more convenient and takes up less space I was just wondering how long each battery last on economy setting?
@DocDave77
2 жыл бұрын
@@abmtz8537 About 3 hrs each. Check out EcoFlow's new 4,000btu
@untectings
Жыл бұрын
for someone how travels with a dog this looks like exactly what I need to keep my buddy cool while I pick up supplies in a store
@user-bu6mx9ks9p
2 жыл бұрын
*Works great **Fastly.Cool** compact and Easy to install*
@andrewkellerhals1361
2 жыл бұрын
Thank You. With the rising cost of fuel I've been looking for alternatives to idling overnight. Heat isn't a problem, a power station will take care of my fridge, but Air Con has been the big hurdle. I think this might be the ticket and after my calculations, will pay for itself with 2 batteries in less than a month.
@k4pp3done3
Ай бұрын
I'm buying the same power bank for my Sunjoy IceCove. First person i found that is reviewing run times. I know you can do the conversions, but real world applications always have variables. Nice to see someone actually showing what they are getting on the ~1000 power bank. One suggestion. They make insulated jackets for the flex duct on your heat outlet. Home depot. For the setup in your truck, I have found that if you insulate the heat exhaust pipe, you can cut down a lot of the bleed back into your space. During a conversion at my house to mini splits, i used a floor stander AC. I grabbed a 6" Insulated jacket for the exhaust because that hose was very hot. Made a world of a difference.
@Polymathicus
Ай бұрын
Great suggestion, thanks
@briangudger3466
3 жыл бұрын
You should narrate more things. What a great voice! Great review as well - thank you for sharing your thoughts and findings!
@trxtech3010
2 жыл бұрын
So glad to see someone with common sense use these properly and know that you need both Vents,
@tonyhill5235
2 жыл бұрын
This almost started my friends van on fire bc the battery. When she tried to get a replacement battery they would not give her one and cut her off. So if you want something that minimally cools but could really heat up your unit because it may start on fire this is the product for you. 🔥
@ginajones3963
Жыл бұрын
Their service is great, I bought my air conditioner two years ago, well beyond the warranty period, but they helped me out.
@functionalvanconversion4284
Жыл бұрын
Thats great that Zerobreeze contacted you. I contacted them when i originally purchased the Mark 1 AC about the fact that the unit needed major modifications to work and to see if they would consider accepting it back so I coukd get this new unit. No communication back, hmmmm. I did end up using this new unit and the main problems with this unit at least for a van set up is the following (I am no engineer, so I know there are challenges): 1.)24v current requires a 12v to 24v step up converter, which will generate a significant amount of heat. 2.) If you run it off an inverter, the AC house adapter generates heat. 3.) Due to the size of the BTUs, the compressor and condenser coils needs to be outside to maximize cooling capacity. 4.) Way to much plastic material that eats up space in your rig, makes it cumbersome with the hoses. Oh and your voice is legit, great video😊
@Polymathicus
Жыл бұрын
Good points. On the first one...when I upgraded my 12 to 24V converter to a higher amperage model it didn't get nearly as hot as the lesser one I had. I could grab it most of the time. I guess if it's rated for more amps than you're using, it struggles less. But for sure, putting a heat generator in a space you're cooling is well....
@functionalvanconversion4284
Жыл бұрын
@@Polymathicus what size did you upgrade to? This may allow me to install a 24v rigid AC with more btus. Thanks for the feedback.
@Polymathicus
Жыл бұрын
No problem. I don't recall off hand. I mention it in my videos about the converter install and in those video descriptions. 20 or 25amp. They get a bit pricier as you go up, but in my experience you can't go wrong getting a bigger converter than your specs call for. I was just trying to be cheap at first.
@functionalvanconversion4284
Жыл бұрын
@@Polymathicus, OK, sounds good. I did purchase a 300 watt for my 150 watt raft motor and it still gets pretty hot. I will try a larger converter or install a fan. Heat isn't as big of an issue when your outside. Thanks again for the info.
@alphainfinitum3445
2 жыл бұрын
Thank very much for the honest review. You have me all the information I needed to decide that this would not meet my needs in the summer in my teardrop.
@thescenarios5934
2 жыл бұрын
Same here, I would be better off getting a solar setup and window a/c, cost about the same.
@shaunandyvonn
Жыл бұрын
Really? Wow. My impression is that it would cool a tear drop....
@eswb1
2 жыл бұрын
This is the first video of yours I’ve watched. My compliments, Sir. You are clear, thorough, organized, unbiased and balanced. And you’re blessed with a voice born for radio. I’m about to look at the rest of your content and probably subscribe. Thanks for this comprehensive review.
@ldrake3155
3 жыл бұрын
i'm gonna save up for one . it took me years for a camping fridge, but i got one. i would take my 50 lb 5000btu ac tent camping, but the sucker is just too heavy and cumbersome for me. i'm not young anymore to lugging that thing anymore. this ac will definitely be a game changer for my future camping plans!!! awesome review you did. i don't understand a lot of the technical details but i watched it anyway! your a great speaker!!
@tylerwhite3607
3 жыл бұрын
Just got one of these for my RV. Works great! Wonderful video. I bet Zero Breeze loves this.
@Polymathicus
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! How are you using it? Day, night? I'm always curious as to how others have it set up.
@tylerwhite3607
3 жыл бұрын
@@Polymathicus we use it during the day with our solar setup when we are working at our table. We have remote jobs so we need to stay cool!
@valerief1231
3 жыл бұрын
That’s great to know. For RV’s with a bedroom that has a door and can be isolated, would it cool an area that size, say it’s big enough to accommodate a Queen size bed, and has the shower on one side, and water closet on the other. I wish I had a better idea of the Square footage, but my cousins live in theirs, thinking this would be a nice gift from our family to them.
@jameshlavacek7573
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the great explanation of the inner workings. Breaking it down in half and why to run both hoses out. I have watched more than 10 video posts on the Breeze Mark 2 and no one has explained it so well.
@GRSEMETROMALL
3 жыл бұрын
Good job. Informative without the unnecessary extraneous information. I appreciate it. It’s going on my list because I think I’m going to need one.
@jeffkurtz6011
2 жыл бұрын
Everybody needs one and a solar panel for 2025
@ToddFithian
2 жыл бұрын
Dude, your voice is unreal my man. I can listen to you all day.
@Polymathicus
2 жыл бұрын
That's not what my wife says! :)
@zingbopdelux
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent in-depth review! Thank you ... looks to be a great little unit, for a specific need.
@WolfHeathen
Жыл бұрын
This is more of a personal cooling apparatus, I'd say. It would also work great in an RV if you sectioned off your bed with a thick cloth curtain of some kind so it only cooled that small area.
@Polymathicus
Жыл бұрын
I've seen some posts online of the sectioning off backs of vans etc, seems like many have had some success with that.
@volvo09
3 жыл бұрын
I think the zero breeze is a neat device (had to try not to say "cool" haha). It is what it is, a tiny phase change ac. "Tiny" is the key word, expecting too much from it is like expecting a single $150 6k btu air conditioner to cool an office building.
@Polymathicus
3 жыл бұрын
Neat works. And good comparison, that's definitely a common theme is expecting more than it can deliver.
@Saved4NewLife
2 жыл бұрын
One of the best videos I have seen on this. Very well presented. laid out and described. Adding all your personal experiences really sealed the deal for me. Very well done sir. You should also consider a radio job. You have the voice for it. Thanks for the video!
@Polymathicus
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate it.
@willmann30
2 жыл бұрын
I'm a truck driver and I'm looking into this for days while I'm sleeping in the truck.
@dadraduffus1108
Жыл бұрын
The video and voice was amazing I felt like I was watching a movie 😂😂❤
@owenwelch1665
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much man. This is by far the most professional and thorough review of this product. I really appreciate you!
@rubychen1689
Жыл бұрын
Nice small AC unit with the powerbanks, not seen that before👍
@susankarasek6274
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Your vision was amazing! You answered so many of my questions that I had about this. You were so informative and thorough. Much appreciated.
@Barkley1974
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been very skeptical of this unit’s ability to cool my truck topper camping setup at night in the Southeast. I just want something to keep me dry and cool at night, but was not convinced that this unit could do it. For me, camping in the Southeast is not an option for about 5 months out of the year, so if this unit can keep me dry and cool at night, it’s worth the money to have the option to camp anytime of the year. Thank you so much for this detailed video as it has completely reversed my thinking.
@Polymathicus
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. If you're ok with cooling YOU, and not the whole space necessarily, then it's a viable solution for sure. The best use I've seen for sleeping in that kind of environment is to put the hose under the covers which apparently with "freeze you out" according to one user.
@NIGHTMARE4021
Жыл бұрын
@@Polymathicus I'm a Private Investigator here in California. During summer time it gets really hot specifically if not parked under a tree/shade. If I were to purchase the Zero breeze, I would most likely put the hot air expelling at the trunk of my compact sedan. Do you recommend this as a P.I working every single day during summer time? Thank you!
@Polymathicus
Жыл бұрын
That is what I used it for. Except it's a bit hotter here. It's not going to cool the vehicle in those conditions, just you, so the "rule" of putting both rear condenser hoses outside is not entirely necessary because it's always going to be hot inside and you're not keeping anything separated at that point. You do absolutely need to get the hot exhaust hose on the back outside, but the intake is not so important. In fact I experimented with leaving the back "intake" hose inside and just cracking windows. This had some effect in exhausting some of the hot air inside, out of the vehicle and just generally got air moving around. My focus was just pointing the front cool air hose at my face and upper body, and occasionally up under my shirt, or up the leg of my shorts. The remote is nice if you're not next to it because as long as the unit is strapped down, if you have to take off you can leave it running and then reach back while driving and turn it off with the remote. I used a Swampy ice model for 14 years and it was wonderful (as long as I pulled in dry air from outside), but this was a game changer to not have to buy ice every day. You do need a big battery to run the Mark 2 all day. I just turned it on when I'd had enough of the heat. I also made custom Reflectix shades that I glued black fabric onto each side that fit perfectly into each of my windows, which kept the heat load down.
@Labgorilla
2 жыл бұрын
Mate you sent me sleep. Your voice is gold
@styledliving
3 жыл бұрын
I'm just really surprised that after a year you haven't tried using reflectix to insulate the intake/exhaust pipes for the condenser loop. All that heat is coming back into your vehicle. Plus reflectix on the windows will reduce the amount of heat coming back into your conditioned space. Some folks have used LDPE foam behind the plastic interior panels to further isolate the conditioned space to great effect. With all the windows covered during the summer and the Zero Breeze, it can actually be comfortable instead of just bearable!
@Polymathicus
3 жыл бұрын
I actually have custom made reflectix shades made for all windows and use them while working on at least the sunny side. You're right, they work great. I've got fabric glued to each side so as not to scratch my tint, and sewed a binding around the edges so the fabric wouldn't separate. Although as you said it cuts down A LOT in heat load coming in from the windows, it gets so hot outside in full sun that the headliner is almost too hot to touch so most of my heat load at that point is coming in from the roof. So, I agree that insulating the exhaust hose would help prevent the addition of more heat, but insulating that foot of hose (in my case) is like trying to put out a structure fire with a squirt gun. But for most non inferno climates, you make great suggestions that I fully agree with.
@MannyWC
2 жыл бұрын
@@Polymathicus Why does the intake hose need to be from outside? I can understand the exhaust needing to be vented outside. But bringing in 'cooler' air from the inside seems like it would allow the inside of vehicle to cool down just a tad bit more.
@Polymathicus
2 жыл бұрын
I think I might have answered you in another post, but if someone else reads.....I personally use in a vehicle that's much hotter inside than the outside ambient temp so outside is cooler for me. Also, if you are pulling inside air through the condenser coil and then exhausting it outside, you are creating a vacuum inside your space and you'll need to replace that air you're sucking out somehow, and that can only come from....outside, but now it's going to heat your newly cooled air. So if you start with outside air and end the condenser loop outside, then you're not "spoiling" your hopefully cool air inside that you can then keep running through the evaporator coil and get cooler and cooler.
@MannyWC
2 жыл бұрын
@@Polymathicus oh both of those make sense~ thank you!
@tradmanmike3360
2 жыл бұрын
I APPRECIATE YOU HONESTY WITH THE PAID INFOMERCIAL.
@larrygrigar3793
Жыл бұрын
So your video on the mark 2; excellent. I had to get on my telephone after watching the video on my television because it was such a reasonable video worthy of some kudos, great video. I think I'm going to buy one, not a video but a mark 2 :0)
@lianedegville3093
Жыл бұрын
I have a tiny caravan. In Summer at night this should keep me and the pups safely cool in the van with my door shut and locked.
@esteemedwatches1768
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. It answered all of my questions and I’ll be buying one tomorrow. Allan (from the UK).
@aaronalquiza9680
3 жыл бұрын
If it cools only myself down, i will stick to my diy cooler with ice packs and blower, with a dehumidifier in my work shed. it also cools me down and i keep my cold drinks in it. if i have a spare $1k lying around, i would buy this.
@lorneserpa5888
9 ай бұрын
Funny, just crowd funded today the next version mark 3 today!
@grandmackdady
3 жыл бұрын
go to home depot get longer hose that will fit the drain and in 90% of vehicle's have a drain plug in the spare tires compartment. pull that plug and run the hose out of it nothing to draining water. now the other bad thing to only using 1 hose on the back of the unit is when you need to have a window open for the intake your pulling the hot air in from the outside into where you want to stay cool vs no extra heat being pulled into the cabin of the vehicle. i used a portable AC in my camper while i was repairing the roof unit and no matter what it sucked because there was no way to put a 2nd hose on it and i had to leave a window cracked open and it would struggle to keep my camper around the mid 70s when it was only in the mid 80s outside. but with youtube i was able to fix my roof unit and been keeping cool ever since. also yes i'm a full time RV'er
@Polymathicus
3 жыл бұрын
Good advice, thanks
@lubricatedgoat
3 жыл бұрын
I wonder if you could use the cool condensation water to provide swamp-cooler like efficiency to the incoming outside air? This would have the benefit of vaporising and exhausting it. Maybe a simple wick leading into the inlet air hose would do?
@Polymathicus
3 жыл бұрын
Interesting idea. The only issue I can see is that in the desert where the swamp cooler action would be most beneficial, the Mark 2 doesn't produce any condensation. But I still like the idea, as super dry air conditioned air is even drier and can always use some moisture.
@davecrupel2817
2 жыл бұрын
"think of a time you're going to be _hot."_ Im already in it!
@kassieopea
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the review. I did buy this, but have yet to use it. I bought it for travel and tent camping. I'm still waiting for my ElecHive 2200 that I purchased like you, during crowdfunding in Nov 2020. I appreciate all of the tips and tricks for use in the car. I also appreciate your realistic no-nonsense facts on its efficacy. Cheers.
@Polymathicus
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@WACOMON
3 жыл бұрын
Review is a bit repetitive but very informative and clear. Thank you
@Evan721sxm
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review, i am looking to put this is my boat cabin. It is very small. Maybe 7 feet by 10 feet. Just big enough to fit a queen size bed for camping and to crawl in. The walls are very well insulated and there are no windows to let in heat. Could it really cool that space properly? Thanks for any advice. I live in south Florida and it gets hot. I will also mainly use this at night.....unless the kids take a nap during the day.
@Polymathicus
2 жыл бұрын
Larger spaces are difficult and that size is much bigger than Zero Breeze rates the Mark 2 as far as cooling capacity. However, many online have great success cooling spaces at night, and if you are in an adequately insulated enclosed space with both hoses coming out the back routed to the outside then you have a chance. Just need to keep in mind that bodies generate a considerable amount of heat, so if you're putting several in that space you have a 2300BTU air conditioner trying to cool the air and fight the heat generated by the people.
@BarnDoor-won5ve
2 жыл бұрын
Great review, thanks for the help. I particularly appreciated noting how "how good does it work" is subjective and dependent upon many factors of an individual's situation and managing realistic expectation with capabilities. This is often not realized when people search for "the right tool for the right job"
@Polymathicus
2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. And thanks for your comment, it hit the nail on the head when it comes to expectations.
@terryqueen3233
Жыл бұрын
Apparently you don't know this but you can drink the water for condensation that that zer0 air conditioner put out you can either filter it or not it just depends on what your water looks like after it comes out but you can drink it. People don't understand this. It's the same type of water that comes out of a condensation machine that the military uses, so, think about it.
@rangerdoc1029
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the detailed rundown. This is the info I needed to make an educated decision
@MrGaborseres
Жыл бұрын
How about a job at a radio station?? 🙂 You've got the voice 👍
@mubarakal-mansouri5979
2 жыл бұрын
There is a new similar portable ac from DAEWOO called NEOAMICO, close to it worth to try. Already order it and waiting. Cheaper than Zero Breeze Mark2. $645 only for basic.
@Polymathicus
2 жыл бұрын
I just took a look at that on their website. Looks interesting. Thanks for sharing. Couldn't find any specs though.
@jim.pearsall
2 жыл бұрын
Voice is amazing… you can narrate anything
@TheSwissMoose
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, answered so many of my questions. Grabbed one last week. Thank you so much. What job or hobby do you have that has you sitting in your hot car for that long? :)
@glimpsesoftexas3955
2 жыл бұрын
Dude, your voice is great and well recorded !
@Bruce.Wanye.
2 жыл бұрын
I came for the AC stayed for the voice. You definitely have a good voice for more videos
@dfgatorfan
2 жыл бұрын
Also to keep in mind running from a power station, many of them don't have high amp DC plugs and will limit the cigarette lighter port to about 130w. So these smaller stations will need to use the inverter to run it.
@Polymathicus
2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Someone could make the equivalent of the Max Current Cable from Goal Zero (which I hear has been discontinued), and merge multiple outputs from a power station into a single pair of heavy gauge wires, wired into a converter. But this is an advanced project for sure to make sure all wiring and connections are adequate and will not melt down, and that there is no circuitry or other limitations built into any particular power station that would prevent this. Otherwise, as you suggested, inverter is the way to go, thanks for the tip.
@dfgatorfan
2 жыл бұрын
@@Polymathicus The thanks is all mine with the great info you provided here. I think one of these would be great for my car camper getting through those hot and humid nights. Agreed that rigging up the wiring and hoping the internals can take it is a little risky for most people. My Ecoflow Delta Mini shares the cigarette port max wattage with the DC ports as well so no cigar anyways.
@tinagodsey1023
2 жыл бұрын
@@dfgatorfan I have an Ecoflow Delta. Would I need to buy an inverter adapter to run this? Thank you for answer I’m just not electric smart lol
@2heavyb517
2 жыл бұрын
thank you for a comprehensive and realistic review
@thim8009
2 жыл бұрын
Yea me too, been changing shit for the last 10 years. Best thing I did is put my solar system in.
@MI_Prepper
2 жыл бұрын
I got this for ac when the power goes out to use with a battery as opposed to a gas generator. Better than nothing in a hot, humid, climate. "Swamp coolers" don't work in the humidity. I also got a little baja 900 generator that can run on one pound bottles of propane for it and battery charging.
@Polymathicus
2 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@bruceyyyyy
3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad John "Beau" Billingslea still has work.
@cleonchambers3330
2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciated the through review. Thank you
@gailwind4168
3 жыл бұрын
I love mine. A game changer for sleeping at night in a small bedroom.
@calriri
Жыл бұрын
I have an idea to funnel the cool air via tube to a specially made opening in a sleeping bag, to stay cool during night. As you've stated it can keep one cool despite it not cooling a space. I wonder how my experiment shall go when I get this air conditioner.
@Polymathicus
Жыл бұрын
Chime back in and let us all know if you make it happen. I've seen one other post somewhere about a similar use case and they said they were "frozen out" in the middle of the night after putting the hose under their blankets, so it might be the way to go.
@billisnice
2 жыл бұрын
I would like to see a comparison with the ecoflow wave when it comes out. The wave is rated 4000 btu.
@Polymathicus
2 жыл бұрын
I sent them an email asking them to send me one to make videos doing exactly that. Maybe they'll respond. I'm sure someone will have some videos up in short order either way. It's an interesting set of specs for sure. There's a line somewhere (a sweet spot) where BTU's and power consumption meet that make it useful for mobile/portable use. I don't think 4000BTU's is still going to be able to cool a space in the sun, and it's going to be a lot heavier with the batteries it's going to take to run that for hours. But it could also hit that sweet spot perfectly for all I know.
@theroadhome_Liz_Summers
2 жыл бұрын
@@Polymathicus I HOPE they send you a unit. I would love to see your "side by side", i.e. same conditions with the EcoFlow Wave. This video was very helpful to me, though! I live in NW Montana and RV in the Northwest AND am a heat wimp! Fortunately, very low humidity and a small house (1100 sq feet) so am able to use 2 12000 BTU "portable" (I call them behemoth A/C on wheels) to cool my house helped by 2 fans to move air around. I do vent both hoses outside. I have been wrapping hoses in reflectix spiral wrap but it is ugly and tends to gap but I found a hose cover made for the purpose which works better. It does make a big difference as the exhaust hose particulary gets very hot. But, I get your previous comment about most heat in your car coming through the roof and I don't have that issue in the house. Bottomline, though, this video has made me adjust expectations and understand what a 4000 btu (Ecoflow wave) might do (small office and/or RV) vs the 12000 BTU's that I have. Thank you!!
@kalilineaux9761
2 жыл бұрын
I'm trying to decide between the zerobreeze and wave. I just got a Delta Pro for power and a couple solar panels. I'm hoping to be able to stay cool enough in one room of the house during the next power outage after a hurricane. I think I'll be okay with my fridge (trying the Delta Pro right now and I think it'll keep the fridge going for at least 24 hours without a recharge) but not sure about a portable AC and if the solar panels can keep up. I do like that the zerobreeze you can get two batteries and swap them out. I think you can charge the zerobreeze batteries on their own, not connected to it, right? The wave doesn't have a battery so I'd either have to keep it plugged into the Delta Pro or buy another smaller battery. Not sure if it will be that much cooler to be worth it. I'm new to all of this so trying to learn about what everything means and how it works.
@Polymathicus
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, glad it helped out. I don't care for the heat myself. We have a 15k BTU on our 20ft RV and that thing struggles in certain sunny parts of the country during hot days. But I would guess the NW is a bit more forgiving.
@Polymathicus
2 жыл бұрын
It all depends on the size and conditions of the room. I think the specs on the Mark 2 said ~42 cubic feet of space is what it's rated to cool and that isn't with sun beating down on it. So, that's a very small space. There are cooling BTU calculators online you can use to get an idea of what BTU's you need. I thought I read that you can get an "add on" battery for the wave. Maybe I'm thinking of something else. and yes you can charge the Mark 2 battery on it's own. 200 watts of solar (in full sun) can run the Mark 2 without using battery for the most part. The wave, maybe double. If you're going to use at night however you'll need to make that up the next day so you'd have to at least double, maybe triple your solar wattage, depending on how large your battery is and how many days you'd have to run things. Good luck!
@russellsandridge2635
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome review. I saw a video by Nate Murphy on KZitem who actually did a test over the evening and night.
@starscreamdecepticon5285
7 ай бұрын
Can you do a video showing the wiring of the 12v to 24v DC converter?
@Polymathicus
7 ай бұрын
I think I showed that in this video: kzitem.info/news/bejne/o5B43GRpqpaJqnY
@toddchavez8274
2 жыл бұрын
As far as I know, card aren’t air-tight even with the windows closed. This is why a car’s A/C has a “recirculate” option, so you shouldn’t have a problem leaving the windows up and just having the exhaust leaving the car such as you have it. Am I wrong?
@Polymathicus
2 жыл бұрын
True, not air tight for sure. However if you're exhausting the inside air from a closed vehicle, I don't know that the small cracks and gaps in weather strips will allow enough air in to efficiently refill what is being sucked out by a fan and 4" duct as quickly as it's being exhausted. Someone may have told me most newer vehicles have a "door" that closes in the dash sometime after the vehicle is off closing off the outside air also. To your second point about "re-circulation". The recirculate function "recirculates" the inside air in the vehicle through the evaporator coil in the dash around and around so the cold air gets colder and colder in a closed loop. On the Mark 2, the evaporator coil is the one on the front end (that blows on you) so that is always running in "recirculating" mode (recirculating the inside air). The condenser coil in the back that the exhaust hose is connected to is what purges the "hot" that is generated by cooling the inside air. This is the same as the condenser coil in a vehicle that looks like a skinny radiator that sits right in front of the actual radiator. This is in this position because it's hot, so it's most efficient to have it outside the cool vehicle and keep that process separate and outside, and keep the evaporator coil and dash fan inside in the cool space. Since the Mark 2 is portable, they have no choice but to put them together in the same case. The workaround, is to run hoses outside to bring in that outside air, blow it through the condenser coil, then purge that now hot air back outside and keep it separate from the inside cool air. Keeping that inlet hose inside and only purging the hot side sucks your now cool air right out of the vehicle and has to be eventually replaced through the somewhat porous vehicle seals by...hot outside air. Hope that helps....if anyone made it to the end. Now one huge caveat. I started doing exactly what you're talking about and leaving the inlet hose inside the vehicle and cracking a couple window open purposely letting in "hot" air from outside. In my situation, parked in full sun in the summer, the sun makes it hotter inside than outside no matter how long the Mark 2 runs, so it actually helps purge some of that stagnant super heated air inside in that case. The cool air blowing right on me is what keeps me from sweating as long as it's blowing on me.
@RonHarrisMe
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. It's $1000 dollars. You're paying for portability and the small size. I can buy 3 Portable Room A/C units @8,000 BTU (3 TIMES the BTU of this unit) at that price that will run on that Bluetti. IF you have a grand to toss around, its a cool (pun intended) gadget, however, there are way cheaper ways to get A/C where you want it to go. That Bluetti is a better purchase, that thing is awesome. Why you have it in a car that has A/C I am still not sure why. Also, I concur, you have a awesome radio voice, look into doing some audio books.
@Polymathicus
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I work out of my vehicle occasionally on the road and just can't have it running all day, that's where the Mark 2 helps me out.
@HoneyBerighthere-Saysarath
2 жыл бұрын
Get 2 and connect them together for colder air.
@Polymathicus
Жыл бұрын
I wish
@HagarVikin
2 жыл бұрын
Really well thought out and put together info video and clear precise voice . well done honest view about person use and relative spec to environment.
@honusail
3 жыл бұрын
Great recap and excellent presentation.
@StevenYoungcaptual
3 жыл бұрын
Outstanding review- Thank You!
@user-zt6bt8dp2c
2 жыл бұрын
I have a GoCool for my semi which also holds 40lbs of ice. If I put it in my sleeper and sip up the curtain it lasts all night keeps me cool/cold and no humidity. But I’m tired of buying ice which is why I’m looking at the portable A/C.
@Polymathicus
2 жыл бұрын
I hear you. It was the best day ever when I didn't have to start my day at the gas station buying 4 bags of ice. Zero Breeze and a big battery is expensive. No more ice....priceless!
@CarlosCaterpillar2004
3 жыл бұрын
Hope they sent you new plastic pieces that we're brand new broke!
@trevorholmes
2 жыл бұрын
If you’re not doing Voice Over work, you need to SERIOUSLY consider it. Also, great video 👍🏼
@blackmambahavecanewilltrav478
Жыл бұрын
Thanks...I was on the fence till now..getting one
@MLS7012
2 жыл бұрын
So a spot cool is considered cooling you down. Space cooling is cooling a room?
@Polymathicus
2 жыл бұрын
Yes that's a good way to put it.
@halfpastnews4999
3 жыл бұрын
Most Autos since 1980s have had AC as a standard feature. Does this machine work BETTER than the standard AC? The standard Ac also has a recirculating setting. Does bringing 90 degrees OUTSIDE air in work better than Recirculating?
@Polymathicus
3 жыл бұрын
The Mark 2 will not work as well as a vehicles ac. It's comparing a 2300BTU ac with a 20,000BTU ac. The Mark 2 can only recirculate. It always will be cycling the inside air through the evaporator coil and back out again. The hoses that go outside are only for the condenser coil in the back to purge the heat generated by the air conditioning process. Hope that helps.
@toddchavez8274
2 жыл бұрын
@@Polymathicus this answers my question
@SailingViridian
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome review! Thanks for all the detailed information. We're considering adding one of these to our aft cabin in our sailboat.
@Polymathicus
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I think smaller boat cabins (especially at night) are a great place where the Mark 2 can really shine. If you do, come back, reply, and let everyone know how it worked out!
@CenobiteBeldar
Жыл бұрын
15:28 Why would you need to replace exhausted air if you're running your intake indoors and your outtake to the outside? Isn't that considered recirculation? If the intake hose is bringing in air from within the vehicle and expelling it outside, the air inside should be cooler than outside. This unit can't take air completely out of a closed container. There's no way. It's not a vacuum. Cool air should flow throughout the enclosure from the fan circulating lower temps and if consistent should make the zero breeze work less.
@Polymathicus
Жыл бұрын
Re-circulation implies a closed system. So if I'm sucking the inside air and blowing it outside the I've broken the wall of the closed system and I am indeed creating a vacuum, not a strong one as you say, but you are without a doubt then sucking hot air from outside into the vehicle through every crack it can find to "fill the void". In my case it is SO hot inside and out, that I actually found that to be a benefit to vacuum out the inside air (which gets hotter than outside) and replace it with the slightly cooler outside air that may be 98 degrees instead of 105 inside. My rule then was, if the inside is cooler than the outside, both hoses in the back go outside creating a closed system inside. If the reverse, I suck the inside air out.
@kangk4241
3 жыл бұрын
You did a good job . Can I use my Generator/ portable for this unit ?
@Polymathicus
3 жыл бұрын
Of course, if you generator has a built in or external inverter you could plug in the included Mark 2 ac power supply to that.
@Lms224
Жыл бұрын
I have massage rooms in a very old building. The rooms are partitioned off (essentially these are walls and doors with no ceilings) from a large, open room that has two, mini splits(each about 20' from the small rooms) Additionally, I have four large ceiling fans overhead. The rooms are open at the top to allow the air to drop down into them for cooling. This system barely works. So in addition to needing to create a cooler environment in the summer, I need to be able to soundproof the rooms by at least adding a ceiling to the rooms. Then I would essentially be creating a boxed in room inside a large open room. I have no window access near the boxed in rooms. Could this work if I were to vent the hoses back out into the large room and not out through a window? I realize it would add heat to the large room...but how much? We are in NW AR so there is humidity. The large open room has ceilings that are at least 20' if not higher (it was an old theatre) Any help you can give would be appreciated.
@Polymathicus
Жыл бұрын
The problem with trying to use a Mark 2, or several of them, is that they are 2300BTU air conditioners, so they aren't really designed to cool a "room". If you point it at the person getting the massage they will get a cool breeze, and this is how I use the Mark 2 and it is a life saver when it's really hot, but it has no chance to cool down a larger hot space with warm bodies in it. Plus, as you mentioned you're piping quite a bit of hot air you just removed from the small room into the big room. So all that has to be considered. It's an interesting problem you have there with no outside access. Even if you get larger portable, roll around air conditioners you've got to put the exhaust hose somewhere....through an exterior wall? With one of those dryer vent thingies on the outside to make it look nice? Just throwing ideas out there, but can you mount a mini split at the end of the row of small rooms blowing out over the open tops and the fans blow that cold air straight down? Good luck on figuring out a solution.
@freedom_foz_6337
2 жыл бұрын
This maybe a stupid question but could you use the discharge hose to heat a space and put the unit outside while pumping the hotter air inside?
@Polymathicus
2 жыл бұрын
I actually asked Zero Breeze about that and they said yes. They recommend using as a heater. The only issue, they say it'll work down to about 50F if I remember right. Because it's not a true "heat pump" like some RV AC's are that reverse the process, it's not designed to handle the freezing that would eventually occur as it got colder outside and you keep drawing colder air across an already cold evaporator coil. There are some videos online where campers did it, and had some "success".
@freedom_foz_6337
2 жыл бұрын
@@Polymathicus thank you! I have always wondered how effective that method would be!! But sounds like it could provide “mild” relief
@user-xg9rb5ko3h
Жыл бұрын
The best is Midea Duo 14,000 BTU (12,000 BTU SACC) High Efficiency Inverter Ultra Quiet Portable Air Conditioner,with Heat up to 550 Sq. Ft., Works with Alexa/Google Assistant, with Remote Control & Window Kit.
@Polymathicus
Жыл бұрын
What kind of power consumption does that require? Sounds like a lot of batteries.
@HOPE.TheresNoPlaceLikeHomeClub
Жыл бұрын
So, unless you're in direct line with the duct this isn't an option. Basically, for $1900 I'd still have to choose between me and my dog.
@TruShine
3 жыл бұрын
I hope you have a side job of reading audiobooks... I’m getting strong vibes of Dick Hill reading jack reacher books... lol.
@Moza960
Жыл бұрын
I’m buying one thanks to you mate 👍
@freakyflow
Жыл бұрын
I had a friend professonally spray foam my SUV from where the rear seats use to be all the way back top and bottom.....Keep in mind I have 30 years in Autobody And i fully understand moisture And thermal dynamics of of cold rolled 20-22 gauge steel on your car And where not to have foam ..So with the HD window coverings and a curtain over the front seats I hold about a R-12 value In winter with my diesel heater I use about 0.05 liters of fuel/hr And 5Wh And this is IF i have the heat on non stop Normally because its -15c -70.7F And lower....I say that because If this Zero mark was lesser than the $999.99 And was somewhat worthy I would forgo the $150 small A/C walmart one Where i would make a bracket on the passenger side window And a 100Ft cord at campsites ..
@skyeric875
2 жыл бұрын
great solution for a car with broken ac
@anthonyfigueroa4310
2 жыл бұрын
Great way to give information. great job 👍👍👍👍👍👍
@CenobiteBeldar
Жыл бұрын
21:07 I have a swampy cool but not that one. I have the one on top of your cooler. That small one. It also is the Mk. 2. The one without the bag up top. If you blew the swampy cool filled with water in the direction of the Zero Breeze Mk 2 inlet hose, would it help cool the air faster? I live in the desert where the summers are dry air. Edit 23:05 If the owner of Swampy Cool used Kong coolers which is roto molded ice cooler that withstands the sun better than some cheap plastic, and recommended ice blocks (10 lbs or more in weight) instead of ice cubes, I bet it would last longer in cooling. More expensive, sure, but the efficiency because ice cubes are just not going to last compared to ice blocks. When you watch a ice cooler efficiency video like Orca, Kong, Yeti, etc. the trick to long lasting ice cooling refreshments is to use ice blocks, never ice cubes.
@Polymathicus
Жыл бұрын
I think if you blew cooler air into the front intake of the Mark 2, you'd have to get even colder air coming out the top. Also agree on the block ice. I always wanted to try a couple big blocks but I never saw any in stores or gas stations so I never could. The cubes will give you much colder water quicker, and subsequently colder air for a shorter period, but for the long haul I think blocks would work great.
@enigmaticnomadics
2 жыл бұрын
Your efforts with respect to your audio are not lost.
@MamboB
3 жыл бұрын
Good video, The Blueetti external Power and the Mark Zero2 you dropped an easy $2K, I will comment you a link of the portable Ice cooler, I'm making later, but since Water is way more efficient than air at cooling, your older model is totally outdated. I do like your review, and for complete package, you are right, you better get what you pay for. Stay Frosty
@arayapokey
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the in-depth review!
@rickeya991
2 жыл бұрын
The questions people ask lol. I rather pay 2,000 for this vs a light bill that have to pay till I die . I think I will invest !
@scottlingenfelter3348
2 жыл бұрын
Can you start making videos about Dogman & Bigfoot? thanks
@scottlingenfelter3348
2 жыл бұрын
&& Aliens too. cool thanks
@KPHVAC
2 жыл бұрын
That new EcoFlow AC unit looks nice. I'd like to see your review of the EcoFlow if you can get one.
@Polymathicus
2 жыл бұрын
I emailed them, could happen. I might not be a big enough player though.
@monkey2bize
3 жыл бұрын
great detailed review with real world use case!
@aaronvideosnow
2 жыл бұрын
You should be a voice actor! You sound like a someone who recorded an audiobook I’ve heard. Also a very informative good video. I appreciate the time you put into it
@davidg.johnson7208
Жыл бұрын
Sound like you have to be in front of the unit to stay cool. I think I'll buy a 12 volt fan that does the same thing.
@Polymathicus
Жыл бұрын
For the most part yes you do. I also have a 12V fan. It blows that 105 degree air like a jet engine exhaust in my face, the Mark 2, nice cool air = no sweat. Not quite the same thing but similar.
@higbeedoug
3 жыл бұрын
25-40 square feet or cubic feet?
@Polymathicus
3 жыл бұрын
That's what Zero Breeze sent over (sq ft). A cubic measurement would make more sense, but given the endless variables in ones space maybe they're just giving a rough estimate. Or estimating a room size, etc.
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