I create a 12V power bank out of the batteries we have, rolled up sheets of paper to make tubes, tin foil for connectors and duct tape. I create a fan mount out of coat hanger wire. I start tearing apart my computer because it has a couple of 120mm fans on it. My GF and I aren't sleeping because of the heat. I don't even have an inverter to power anything. Story time: A long time ago in a town far far away.A storm comes through. The cheapest box fan they offered me was $32. It's prices are no longer competitive on most things where it should be. You can pick up a 20" box fan for $19 at Home Depot.Īvoid Amazon. You can charge the power station in your car and bring it back to the apartment. This might put you over your budget by 20% depending on what you buy, but it's a lot more flexible allowing you to power multiple different devices coming with 120V plugs and USB.
Battery operated fans portable#
If you're willing to spend $100 on a fan or a couple of fans, I'd suggest a lithium ion portable power station and a regular floor fan or two. You can get a bigger USB fan to run it "off grid". It gets humid where I am, so it wouldn't work for me that well. You can buy one or make your own (as seen here: ). If you live in a dry climate, and not a humid one, a swamp cooler can work great.
Battery operated fans windows#
Insulate the windows as well to make sure no hot air seeps in and no cold air escapes. You can use them to keep your fridge and freeze cold for longer or spare one or two to help cool you/the room off (just be careful if you want to apply a pack or jug directly to your skin).īlock off any rooms you aren't going to use and/or the hottest rooms, if possible.
I also store a few gallon jugs of water and cooler freezing packs in the freezer. The Chilly Mini is actually cheaper at Walmart (lower than $2USD for each). I provided Amazon links for convenience, but most of them can be found at Walmart, if that's an option where you live. Thermal blackout curtains: (or make your own with emergency blankets or car windshield reflectors, but they won't look as nice.) Pressure-activated cooling pad: (Yeah, it's technically made for pets, but who's going to care when it saves your hide?)
(Takes 2 AA batteries, so make sure you stock up if you use this item.)Ĭhilly Mini: (Also comes in a larger version: ) I also work in fast food where it can get hot and sweaty even in winter. I live in a place with hot summers (it was 96F degrees just yesterday with 80% humidity).
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