It's too hot :(

I've got a new fan coming but it won't be enough, just to tie me over. Been looking at those portable air con units (do they all have a hose out the window? ) What's everyone doing regarding these? I know it won't be used a great deal and they aren't the cheapest but I'm suffering with a water heater and PC nearby...

I haven't the foggiest when it comes to air con units.

Yeah they have a large (fatter than a tumble dryer) hose thats how the air is vented its a heat exchanger it pumps out cold air into the room and hot air goes out the hose and it needs to be exhausted outside otherwise you're pumping hot air straight back into the room and you're going nowhere

Mine is stuck out the window and simply wrap the curtains around it (they're pretty thick heavy curtains and form a decent enough seal) its not on during the daytime. They're very cheap to buy compared with a proper fitted unit that are a much better solution but are an investment rather than a short term fix. Then again portable units are... portable and you can take them with you which is what I'll be doing shortly for a weeks leave (they also don't require permission from landlords which rarely agree to modifications to the building)
 
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Just finished night shifts
Tried the tin foil on windows trick. Absolute game changer. Noticably cooler than drawn curtains/blinds, stick it on with a spray of water, easy to remove, 100% blackout
Highly recommend it for the approaching inferno
 
Just finished night shifts
Tried the tin foil on windows trick. Absolute game changes. Noticably cooler than drawn curtains/blinds, stick it on with a spray of water, easy to remove, 100% blackout
Highly recommend it for the approaching inferno

Good advice, will try this, thanks.
 
Just finished night shifts
Tried the tin foil on windows trick. Absolute game changer. Noticably cooler than drawn curtains/blinds, stick it on with a spray of water, easy to remove, 100% blackout
Highly recommend it for the approaching inferno

:cry::cry: if you've got any neighbours opposite they're going to love you! Just doubled the temperature in their house.
 
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