Zero Breeze Mark 2 - One Year Review + Q & A

[@kdm704]

You could get paid to read audiobooks… great voice!

[@Andy-ue3dv]

I was just thinking the same thing lol

[@RobertDizzo]

Me too

[@TheStevenhull]

Yep, should do audio books for dungeons and dragons lol

[@Gankez]

real talk tho lol

[@mas921]

@ILSLF more like R.C. Bray!

[@WolfHeathen]

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]

I've seen some posts online of the sectioning off backs of vans etc, seems like many have had some success with that.

[@HagarVikin]

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.

[@dfgatorfan]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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

[@libertyauto]

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]

HAHAHAHA!😅🤣😂 How long can it run on the zero breeze battery, He CAN'T SAY!

[@Xploring_The_Outdoors]

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]

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]

you should put on windbreaker jumpsuit and pipe the air in up your pant leg. The cold air will get trapped inside

[@fishinggunsflyrods]

We replaced an old Dometic in our 36 foot camper (vented). kzbin.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 KZbin 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.

[@vandyrvtransport6430]

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]

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]

@@abmtz8537 About 3 hrs each. Check out EcoFlow's new 4,000btu

[@briangudger3466]

You should narrate more things. What a great voice! Great review as well - thank you for sharing your thoughts and findings!

[@АлександрАндреев-ь7ф]

*Works great **Fastly.Cool** compact and Easy to install*

[@zingbopdelux]

Excellent in-depth review! Thank you ... looks to be a great little unit, for a specific need.

[@JamDiveBuddy]

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

[@GRSEMETROMALL]

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]

Everybody needs one and a solar panel for 2025

[@tonyhill5235]

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]

Their service is great, I bought my air conditioner two years ago, well beyond the warranty period, but they helped me out.

[@andrewkellerhals1361]

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.

[@alphainfinitum3445]

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]

Same here, I would be better off getting a solar setup and window a/c, cost about the same.

[@shaunandyvonn]

Really? Wow. My impression is that it would cool a tear drop....

[@eswb1]

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.

[@volvo09]

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]

Neat works. And good comparison, that's definitely a common theme is expecting more than it can deliver.

[@dadraduffus1108]

The video and voice was amazing I felt like I was watching a movie 😂😂❤

[@untectings]

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

[@NathanielHatley]

Your voice reminds me of Markiplier when he narrates stuff.

[@tylerwhite3607]

Just got one of these for my RV. Works great! Wonderful video. I bet Zero Breeze loves this.

[@Polymathicus]

Thanks! How are you using it? Day, night? I'm always curious as to how others have it set up.

[@tylerwhite3607]

@@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]

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.

[@trxtech3010]

So glad to see someone with common sense use these properly and know that you need both Vents,

[@ldrake3155]

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!!

[@aaronalquiza9680]

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.

[@Evan721sxm]

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]

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.

[@timmusician5060]

Man! Do you do professional voice over work?! 😄

[@MrGaborseres]

How about a job at a radio station?? 🙂 You've got the voice 👍

[@CenobiteBeldar]

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]

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.

[@ckryegrass11]

So the short answer is NO it will not cool your car.

[@Polymathicus]

Correct, if your car is 105 degrees inside and being beaten down on by the sun, there is no way a 2300BTU AC can overcome that heat load. But I can sit in that same car all day and not drip a drop of sweat while it's blowing on me. Cooler, shaded, or night time conditions......much better chance of cooling the space.

[@trevorholmes]

If you’re not doing Voice Over work, you need to SERIOUSLY consider it. Also, great video 👍🏼

[@TheSwissMoose]

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? :)

[@styledliving]

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]

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]

@@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]

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]

@@Polymathicus oh both of those make sense~ thank you!

[@honusail]

Great recap and excellent presentation.

[@FL-gg4dq]

I dunno man. Seems like a little bias.... the foam package with the intake and exhaust right next to each other.... doesn't seem smart .. your setup is better... hot exhaust air far away from intake

[@Polymathicus]

Agreed. I think they cut the holes so close though so that the filler will be universal and usable even if someone has a small window. If you have enough extra hose you could always run extra out the holes and bend them away from each other.

[@Saved4NewLife]

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]

Thanks! I appreciate it.

[@StevenYoungcaptual]

Outstanding review- Thank You!

[@tradmanmike3360]

I APPRECIATE YOU HONESTY WITH THE PAID INFOMERCIAL.

[@scottlingenfelter3348]

Can you start making videos about Dogman & Bigfoot? thanks

[@scottlingenfelter3348]

&& Aliens too. cool thanks

[@larrygrigar3793]

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)

[@cleonchambers3330]

I really appreciated the through review. Thank you

[@TruShine]

I hope you have a side job of reading audiobooks... I’m getting strong vibes of Dick Hill reading jack reacher books... lol.

[@susankarasek6274]

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.

[@anthonyfigueroa4310]

Great way to give information. great job 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@WACOMON]

Review is a bit repetitive but very informative and clear. Thank you

[@MyFriendlyPup]

Bluetooth headphones when tested with an EMF meter are above the safe range. I don't know how or why they are even legal. High levels of radiation between the eyes.

[@thim8009]

Yea me too, been changing shit for the last 10 years. Best thing I did is put my solar system in.

[@freakyflow]

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 ..

[@tradersato]

How funny, you have very eloquently gave the zero breeze an excuse for it not being any good. “Just stay in its airstream”…. Lol it’s woefully underpowered and won’t be any good for MOST people’s expectation of what an AC is.

[@Polymathicus]

I agree it's not for everyone. It wasn't designed to cool a space being beaten down by the sun. The reason was to create an AC that can run on a small amount of batteries for hours. For the few like me though, I wouldn't trade it for anything, and I'll sit in that airstream all day, and I do.

[@kangk4241]

You did a good job . Can I use my Generator/ portable for this unit ?

[@Polymathicus]

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.

[@owenwelch1665]

Thank you so much man. This is by far the most professional and thorough review of this product. I really appreciate you!

[@CarlosCaterpillar2004]

Hope they sent you new plastic pieces that we're brand new broke!

[@MrGaborseres]

Awesome 👌 👍

[@HOPE.TheresNoPlaceLikeHomeClub]

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.

[@solitairemorales4392]

You sound like the friskies cat ..... we have a portable AC but it's too heavy for me. But I want to cool my car bc my rv is too big for me to drive

[@grandmackdady]

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]

Good advice, thanks

[@higbeedoug]

25-40 square feet or cubic feet?

[@Polymathicus]

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.

[@russellsandridge2635]

Awesome review. I saw a video by Nate Murphy on KZbin who actually did a test over the evening and night.

[@isntimportant]

"Extremely hot environment." 95F. 37C. Meanwhile Australian springs at 129F ... >_> Edit: After watching more it's clear this is an advert. My bad. I expected honesty.

[@Polymathicus]

What do you feel was not honest? The company had no editorial input in the video. They asked me if I was interested in making a video talking about my experience and what I learned over a year of use. I then notified them when it was live.

[@georgewalker4481]

It could possibly be a quality piece of merchandise but you're way way overpriced

[@RonHarrisMe]

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]

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.

[@rangerdoc1029]

Thanks for the detailed rundown. This is the info I needed to make an educated decision

[@mubarakal-mansouri5979]

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]

I just took a look at that on their website. Looks interesting. Thanks for sharing. Couldn't find any specs though.

[@sages101]

Could you work on sounding less annoying? Thanks, appreciate it. 👍🏻

[@lorneserpa5888]

Funny, just crowd funded today the next version mark 3 today!

[@mattmanjack]

I've got one there great.

[@Lousasshol]

cool gadget , but waaay too expensive

[@glimpsesoftexas3955]

Dude, your voice is great and well recorded !

[@2heavyb517]

thank you for a comprehensive and realistic review

[@RUMBLEF15H]

Nice commercial. This channel has no other content but these zero breeze advertisements.

[@rubychen1689]

Nice small AC unit with the powerbanks, not seen that before👍

[@JoesArtLounge]

Mark 2 or mark watney. Thought i was listening to the martian...

[@k4pp3done3]

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]

Great suggestion, thanks

[@Moza960]

I’m buying one thanks to you mate 👍

[@philipanderson9434]

Thanks, great video.

[@Bruce.Wanye.]

I came for the AC stayed for the voice. You definitely have a good voice for more videos

[@sidiebnou4958]

worthless product 1.5k of scaming.

[@jimsteele7108]

Excellent review. Thanks!

[@jim.pearsall]

Voice is amazing… you can narrate anything

[@DonovanMills-i9k]

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]

What kind of power consumption does that require? Sounds like a lot of batteries.

[@davecrupel2817]

"think of a time you're going to be _hot."_ Im already in it!

[@matthewburga]

This thing is a pile of shit. Get the Ecoflow Wave.

[@JCHC0721]

Thank you for this video. Can you charge your battery while using the air conditioner?

[@Polymathicus]

If you're talking about the Zero Breeze batteries you need to use their "Power Extension Dock" If you have two of their batteries they will stay charged up while plugged in. Only one battery, it will only extend it's run time. I have a separate video about it. Most other aftermarket lithium batteries will charge while using the AC.

[@ToddFithian]

Dude, your voice is unreal my man. I can listen to you all day.

[@Polymathicus]

That's not what my wife says! :)

[@monkey2bize]

great detailed review with real world use case!

[@elisscaliving4776]

I couldn’t listen to this guy read a dictionary

[@04dram04]

You are waisting your time, if you dont put insulation on the exhaust tubes. The heat will escape back into the car.

[@Polymathicus]

In my case when it's 105 in the car and only getting hotter with the sun beating down, there's a point of diminishing returns when doing things like insulating a foot of exhaust duct. But, yes, I agree with you if someone is able to bring the temp down in their space then every little bit can help for sure.

[@Labgorilla]

Mate you sent me sleep. Your voice is gold

[@hops8184]

Dude you could do audio books with that voice

[@DonovanMills-i9k]

Great invention however it really needs to be at least a 5000 btu and be able to hold 65 degrees even at 125 degree outside temperature that's what people want/need.

[@Polymathicus]

We all have different needs for sure. The Mark 2 is for those who want to cool the air and run on a reasonably sized battery all day or night.

[@starscreamdecepticon5285]

Now I know which car not to buy...lol

[@halfpastnews4999]

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]

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]

@@Polymathicus this answers my question

[@garydavis2265]

I have an old Toyota pickup, could the unit be mounted the bed and just route the cold thru 4he rear sliding window?

[@Polymathicus]

The evaporator coil in the front end would be getting fed from the hot air in the bed though (the air getting cooled gets sucked in right below the cold air hose). It the unit is inside it would be recirculating the air as it got cooler. Also, some have reported issues with it not working while driving around and getting bounced.

[@bruceyyyyy]

I'm glad John "Beau" Billingslea still has work.

[@billisnice]

I would like to see a comparison with the ecoflow wave when it comes out. The wave is rated 4000 btu.

[@Polymathicus]

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]

@@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]

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]

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]

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!

[@goodtimefolkrock]

i really liked this .....i subscribed

[@ancaraiii]

Stupid question but what about bugs entering the intake if you are camping? Is there some sort of screen or would I have to install one at the end of the hose?

[@Polymathicus]

That's actually a great question. No screen on the back end from the factory on mine. Bugs can't get in your space from inside there, but they could get trapped in the fins of the condenser coil and pile up over time. So, a screen on the intake hose at least, that is ported to the outside wouldn't be a bad idea. Even a piece of screen wrapped over and secured with a rubber band would take care of that.

[@joonchoi3549]

He is not your average bear 🍎

[@JipseeGirl]

Looks way too complicated for me

[@davidg.johnson7208]

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]

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.