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Having a literal melt down

ALM

Hello

I'm sure everyone is going through this. 

Today I got so anxious about the heatwave that I didn't know what to do with myself. 

Spent so much time trying to logically figure out how to escape the heat that I got really upset and even hotter. 

I just can't function in this heat. It's so disregulating. 

Previously I've tried a number of different fans, a very expensive loud air conditioning unit, staying in a hotel with ac (very expensive). I don't think it's possible to escape the heat unfortunately.

How do you manage? Do you have any tips? 

Any suggestions greatly appreciated 

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  • ALM said:
    Do you have any tips? 

    I would recommend using one of the fans and have a tray of cold water (ideally with ice in it) and position it so that the air blown by the fan passes over the tray. You may need to boost it with a box or something similar to get to the right height.

    This then blows cooled, moist air that is great for keeping cool. You obviously need to be close to the fan (ie not in another room) for this to work,

  • in reply to Iain

    Are these types of fan legal in the UK? I would of thought there was a hazzard having water and electricity so close?

  • in reply to TheCatWoman

    There is no contact between the fan and the water. You just have a tray or bowl of ice water in front of the fan and the fan blows the cool air from it.

    You can also purchase fans with a mister function that can be good for cooling but may increase humidity slightly.

    As long as you aren't putting water into the electrical components of a fan there is no issue

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  • in reply to TheCatWoman

    There is no contact between the fan and the water. You just have a tray or bowl of ice water in front of the fan and the fan blows the cool air from it.

    You can also purchase fans with a mister function that can be good for cooling but may increase humidity slightly.

    As long as you aren't putting water into the electrical components of a fan there is no issue

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