A garden cooler is a large outdoor air cooler on wheels with a big water tank and a top outlet that throws cooled air in several directions. It is made for lawns, open plots, weddings, pandals, restaurant gardens and semi-open sheds, where a room cooler is too small and ducting is not possible.
How a garden cooler differs from a room cooler
A room cooler blows air one way into a closed room. A garden cooler sits in the middle or at the edge of an open space and discharges from the top through a multi-way head, so people all around it feel the air. Its tank is far larger, so it runs for hours without refilling.
E-cool garden cooler at a glance
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Motor | 1.1 kW, 1440 RPM |
| Water tank | 200 litres |
| Air discharge | Top, with 2, 4, 6 or 8-way heads, or a long or short duct with grill |
| Cooling pads | Cellulose, 670 × 770 × 100 mm |
| Power | Single phase 220 V or three phase 415 V |
| Speed | Single speed, three speed or variable |
| Size | 1080 × 1080 × 1200 mm |
| Body | UV-stabilised engineering plastic |
Why outdoor cooling works with evaporative coolers
Evaporative coolers need fresh air and somewhere for warm air to go. Outdoors and in semi-open spaces both are free, so the cooler works at its best. Air conditioning cannot cool an open lawn at all.
The effect is strongest in hot, dry weather. In humid weather the air is cooled less, but the moving air still gives relief.
Choosing the discharge head
- 2-way: along a row of tables or a walkway
- 4-way: the centre of a square seating area
- 6 or 8-way: the middle of a large lawn or pandal
- Duct with grill: to aim air at a stage, counter or work area
Where to place it
- Upwind of the people, so the breeze carries the cooled air to them
- On level ground near a water point and a power socket
- Clear of walls and curtains on the pad sides, so air can enter freely
- For big venues, several coolers spaced around the seating rather than one in a corner
Water and power
The 200 L tank is the reason event companies choose it: it lasts through a function. Use clean water and drain the tank after the event so the pads stay fresh.
Who buys garden coolers
Event and tent companies, caterers, banquet lawns, resorts, restaurants with outdoor seating, farmhouses, and factories with open work yards. We sell coolers; we do not rent them.
See the garden cooler or read about cooling for events.
Frequently asked questions
What is a garden cooler?
A large outdoor air cooler on wheels with a big water tank and a top multi-way outlet, made for lawns, events and open sheds.
How big is the tank on the E-cool garden cooler?
200 litres.
Do outdoor air coolers work in open spaces?
Yes. Evaporative coolers need fresh air and ventilation, so they suit open and semi-open spaces. They cool most in hot, dry weather.
Do you rent garden coolers?
No, we sell coolers only.