​Most people are aware of the main cooling system in their building. However, oftentimes there are areas in your home, office or warehouse that need to be a little cooler. Making the right decision about supplemental air conditioning involves knowing what cooling system is already in place and how big of an area needs to be cooled. Is there an area that needs additional cooling? Are there areas that are hot spots or need additional cooling at specific times? Before making any decision about additional air conditioning, three things to be aware of are primary cooling already in place, supplemental cooling, and spot-cooling.

​Most multi-tenant office buildings, malls and other buildings are constructed with central air conditioning which cools by a forced air system where one mechanical floor may serve sixteen floors, eight above and eight below. However, because of lights and other heat-producing equipment, some tenants may require a lower air conditioning temperature and lower humidity than is supplied by the building.

According to air-n-water.com, supplemental cooling units are used when a particular area already has a primary unit but won't completely cool off, or if it needs to be even cooler in specific areas. An example of these areas would be homes, offices, laboratories, computer rooms, classrooms, trailers, hospitals and much more. These supplemental units can be portable or mounted to a wall or ceiling.
Computer rooms should be kept below 77 degrees F to avoid servers becoming overheated and losing data. Hospitals and laboratories all have equipment that needs to to be kept from overheating. Events such as weddings, fundraisers, plays and concerts can involve large groups of people, making the need for additional air conditioning. Supplemental air conditioning would be the answer for these situations and many more.

A spot cooling unit is portable and can be used when a small area needs to be kept cooler than others. This type of cooling is usually used when you don't have a large area, but want to keep some areas cooler than others. Spot cooling would work in an area where the main cooling unit does not reach or an area that is much warmer than the rest of the area. These types of units are quick and easy to install and can be moved easily from one room to another. Usually they are just taken out of the box and plugged into a regular electrical outlet.
Many schools are open during the summer months for tutoring and summer school. Very often only a few classrooms or areas are used for these functions. Spot air conditioning would cool the areas being used without having to cool the entire building. Spot cooling would also work in areas where guests or employees are moving or working at certain frames of time such as weddings or conventions.

How do I know what to choose?
Knowing the size of the area to be cooled and the air conditioner capacity is important. The sizing of cooling systems are based on how many BTUs per hours there are. BTU stands for British Thermal Units and 12,000 BTUs equals one ton .A main rule of thumb is that one ton can cool an area of approximately 300 to a little over 500 square feet. Be sure to know the square footage to be cooled as well as how many BTUs the air conditioner offers.

Making an informed decision about supplemental air conditioning and spot cooling will save both time and energy and add flexibility to your budget plans.

Portable Air Solutions has the answers to your questions and will deliver, install, and pick up all equipment needed. It's quick and easy and your friends and employees will thank you.
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​Many businesses need portable air conditioning to supplement their current heating and air system. You’d think the current system would cover all the bases, but, sometimes, they don’t. Warehouses, hospitals, data centers, schools, and construction sites are just a few types of facilities that need back-up plans for situations like natural disasters and overheating during the summer months.
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• Warehouses. Heat rises and when you work in a hot warehouse, there isn’t anywhere for that heat to escape, especially in the summer. Not only does that mean unbearable working conditions for employees, but it also means running the risk of heat stroke for your employees. And we all know what that leads to – a decrease in productivity and being behind schedule. The best solution is portable air conditioner rental(s).
  
  
• Hospitals. Ever wonder why hospitals are so cold? Cold temperatures slow the rate of bacteria growth. It’s all about patient and employee safety. When the current heating and air system isn’t working properly, it’s important to have a backup plan – portable air conditioner rental(s). This is especially true for specific areas like the emergency room, operating room, ICU, and laboratories. 
  
  
• Data Centers. Computers and technological equipment put off a lot of heat, which can make them slow and temperamental. Data rooms, also known as server rooms, store important company documents, and when the room get overheated, you run the risk of losing all of that data. Portable air conditioner rental(s) can help avert that problem and keep your data safe and accessible. 
  
  
• Schools. Even though school is closed during the summer months, there’s still a need for air conditioning. There’s summer school for elementary and high schools, and college students too.  Why cool an entire school facility when less than half of it is being used? Air conditioner rental(s) allow administrators to cool only the areas that are being used. Also, they come in handy when summer decides to stick around until November and the AC decides to shut down permanently.  
  
  
• Construction Sites. Construction workers, whether residential or commercial, endure long days in the heat building dream homes and dream office buildings. It’s important to not only provide water for cooling down, but also cool air for breaks. Heat stroke is nothing to play around with. Let portable air conditioner rental(s) be a source of relief for your employees.  
  
  
• Events. We all love a good outdoor event, whether it’s a corporate event or a wedding, but the Southern summer can break an outdoor event. With portable air conditioner rental(s) your guests will be comfortable and happy – not sweaty and sticky. And if your corporate event is a fundraiser, just imagine how successful it will be all because you hosted an outdoor event that kept your funders cool and happy. 

Of course we rent portable air conditioners of all sizes and capacities. We deliver, set up, and retrieve the equipment to and from your facility and on your schedule. Call us at (803) 600-6226 any time for more information.

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​The climate is the most important aspect of a server room. To allow the servers to function efficiently and effectively the room must be kept cool at all times. If your air conditioner is broken for any length of time the servers can become overheated and loose data. 
 
The server nodes produce enough heat to reach temperatures of 85-90°F. If the servers reach these temperatures and remain at this level for any length of time it puts the servers at risk of having a full meltdown.
 
If your air conditioner or cooling system is out, we can deliver and install a portable air conditioner that attaches to your existing ductwork. This system can stay in place until your original unit is repaired. There are also units that are free standing that can be placed in any size room or building. This will allow your servers to stay cool and functioning at their normal pace.

We often get calls from IT Directors, IT Managers, and Server Admins in need of air conditioning fast. They are in a rush to get their server rooms cooled down because they have had a meltdown of their system, or because of a weather event that caused them to loose all air flow. Below are five things server admins and IT specialists should avoid when working in their server rooms. 

• Weather Tragedies: Floods are one of the most common causes for air conditioner outages. It is important that server rooms be kept below 77°F and without an air conditioner that is impossible. Setting up a solution monitor that monitors the temperature of the room and servers is a great way to stay on top of this.
• Organization: Set up the servers so they are not blocking any vents, and are not too close to any walls. Most server rooms are set up in rows that are based off the airflow.
• Air Flow: To prevent hot spots, set up fans to help increase the airflow throughout the room.
• Clutter: Clutter can block or decrease airflow significantly. By eliminating all clutter throughout the room it will increase airflow and make the room a much safer environment to work in.
• No Built-in Cooling System: Without built-in cooling systems the server racks have only secondary cooling coming from the air conditioner. With built-in cooling systems, server racks are able to keep the servers from becoming overheated more directly.

 
Take your time in setting up a server room. Surveying the space and laying out the most beneficial and effective floor plan for the servers will increase your energy consumption greatly. Keep an eye on the temperature of the space and the servers will be able to stay functioning in the most efficient way.

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There are times you need to cool a space, but air conditioning isn't appropriate. Air moving fans are a great alternative for outdoor receptions or indoor air movement, when AC isn't in the budget.

These whisper quiet fans create a low speed breeze over your event or work area, while only pulling 7 amps from your 110v power outlet. They are a game changing product in air movement.

We carry the Black Jack by Big Ass Fans. We can sell you one, or we can rent you one. Either way, we love this product because it's portable, durable, quiet, and super effective.

Black Jacks are big enough to blow 1/3 the length of a football field, and compact enough to be wheeled down an aisle or through a doorway. They come mounted on indoor/outdoor rubber wheels so they can move across all kinds of surfaces without damage.

Check out the gallery below to see some in action.

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We are keeping guests comfortable at a big tent event this weekend. So we brought out the big guns. These photos show two 12 ton units arriving, and after set up out back of the tents.

Check out these pictures that show how our equipment arrives when we set an event up. And, what the equipment looks like while it is hidden out back of your tent event quietly keeping guests cool.

During the spring and summer we cool tent events in South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia. And when it's cool we bring units that are capable of heating OR cooling. When heat is needed, we heat tent events and outdoor events.

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