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An electronic evaporative cooler controller includes a clock into which desired on and off times may be programmed. A pre-wet feature provides for engagement of the water pump for a period of time following turn on of the evaporative cooler to permit the cooler pads to become wet before the blower f

An electronic evaporative cooler controller includes a clock into which desired on and off times may be programmed. A pre-wet feature provides for engagement of the water pump for a period of time following turn on of the evaporative cooler to permit the cooler pads to become wet before the blower fan is engaged. A plurality of diagnostic visual indicators are provided to allow the user to quickly recognize faults that may occur in various components of the controller.

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Apparatus :or controlling the operation of an evaporative cooler of the type having a frame supporting a plurality of cooler pads, a water reservoir, a water pump for circulating water from the water reservoir onto the cooler pads, and a blower fan centrally located within the frame for drawing outs

Apparatus :or controlling the operation of an evaporative cooler of the type having a frame supporting a plurality of cooler pads, a water reservoir, a water pump for circulating water from the water reservoir onto the cooler pads, and a blower fan centrally located within the frame for drawing outside air through the cooler pads and for discharging it into a duct distribution system, the apparatus comprising: clock means, including a clock display and clock controls, for enabling the user to set and view a current time, a desired on time, and a desired off time; switching means coupling said clock means to said water pump and to said blower fan, said switching means being responsive to said clock means for initiating operation of said water pump and said blower fan at the desired on time and for halting operation of said water pump and said blower fan at the desired off time.