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  1. #16031
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    I've been having to research various things regarding my new evaporative cooler

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    Mostly that I want to make sure i have the proper size ductwork

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    And have all of the right accessories i need to install it

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    Such as cooler pads, rigid media, motor, water pump

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    I'll need to buy some ceiling vents too, so we get more ventilation in the house without having to open windows

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    but mostly I'm trying to decide whether or not i am fully aware of everything invovled with the install

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    Theres the moving the cooler to the roof, all 263lbs of it

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    Then there's removing the old evap cooler that is a piece of shit and about 30 years old, this part should be fun

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    Then I have to install the fan half of the cooler to the ductwork and mount that with angle iron

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    After that, I attach the water half of the cooler and again, mount with angle iron