It's going to be hot this afternoon in Phnom Penh

This is where our community discusses almost anything! While we're mainly a Cambodia expat discussion forum and talk about expat life here, we debate about almost everything. Even if you're a tourist passing through Southeast Asia and want to connect with expatriates living and working in Cambodia, this is the first section of our site that you should check out. Our members start their own discussions or post links to other blogs and/or news articles they find interesting and want to chat about. So join in the fun and start new topics, or feel free to comment on anything our community members have already started! We also have some Khmer members here as well, but English is the main language used on CEO. You're welcome to have a look around, and if you decide you want to participate, you can become a part our international expat community by signing up for a free account.
Post Reply Previous topicNext topic
Stravaiger
Expatriate
Posts: 290
Joined: Tue Feb 15, 2022 6:55 pm
Reputation: 203

It's going to be hot this afternoon in Phnom Penh

Post by Stravaiger »

And when the electricity went off at 10:00 (Daun Penh) it was a reminder of how much fun that can be without fans.

https://www.accuweather.com/en/kh/phnom ... cast/49785

Always keep a litre of water in the freezer.
Top
ressl
Expatriate
Posts: 338
Joined: Wed Jun 26, 2019 8:07 pm
Reputation: 155
Contact:
Contact ressl
Germany

Re: It's going to be hot this afternoon in Phnom Penh

Post by ressl »

I wonder how long you have been here. At least when I settled down here, power cuts were happening 2 to 3 times a week. A dual power fan (alternatively an ordinary one and a UPS), as well as battery backup LED light bulbs were one of my first investments
Driving on Cambodian roads is just like playing a classic arcade top scroller. The only difference is a force feedback controller, the limitation to only one life and the inability to restart, once Game Over
Top
User avatar
John Bingham
Expatriate
Posts: 13793
Joined: Sun Dec 07, 2014 11:26 pm
Reputation: 8984
Cambodia

Re: It's going to be hot this afternoon in Phnom Penh

Post by John Bingham »

ressl wrote: ↑Tue Apr 02, 2024 2:23 pm I wonder how long you have been here. At least when I settled down here, power cuts were happening 2 to 3 times a week.
Well there used to be multiple power cuts a day but I'm not sure that's relevant. 8-)
Silence, exile, and cunning.
Top
User avatar
xandreu
Expatriate
Posts: 1885
Joined: Mon Jun 05, 2017 11:37 am
Reputation: 1956
Great Britain

Re: It's going to be hot this afternoon in Phnom Penh

Post by xandreu »

The heat can get too much sometimes but it’s the water that gets me the most. I like an afternoon shower but sometimes the heat of the ‘cold’ water is unbearable. I have to let the shower run for about 5 minutes before I can even put my hand in it.
The difference between animals and humans is that animals would never allow the dumb ones to lead the pack.
Top
khmerhamster
Expatriate
Posts: 648
Joined: Thu Jun 16, 2016 2:28 pm
Reputation: 374
Turkmenistan

Re: It's going to be hot this afternoon in Phnom Penh

Post by khmerhamster »

John Bingham wrote: ↑Tue Apr 02, 2024 3:39 pm
ressl wrote: ↑Tue Apr 02, 2024 2:23 pm I wonder how long you have been here. At least when I settled down here, power cuts were happening 2 to 3 times a week.
Well there used to be multiple power cuts a day but I'm not sure that's relevant. 8-)
Those days were bloody miserable. Memories of power cuts in the evening lasting until the morning. Getting up for several showers a night.

Although the older buildings were better designed for air flow. And back then fewer high rise concrete buildings soaking in heat all day and radiating it all evening.
New buildings don't have the air vents at the top of walls... Especially hot with no air flow in mid-row borey housing,
Top
Bluenose
Expatriate
Posts: 849
Joined: Fri Feb 07, 2020 1:44 pm
Reputation: 464
Great Britain

Re: It's going to be hot this afternoon in Phnom Penh

Post by Bluenose »

xandreu wrote: ↑Tue Apr 02, 2024 4:34 pm The heat can get too much sometimes but it’s the water that gets me the most. I like an afternoon shower but sometimes the heat of the ‘cold’ water is unbearable. I have to let the shower run for about 5 minutes before I can even put my hand in it.
Agreed, always gets me when people complain in hotel reviews here that the shower wasn't hot
Top
Stravaiger
Expatriate
Posts: 290
Joined: Tue Feb 15, 2022 6:55 pm
Reputation: 203

Re: It's going to be hot this afternoon in Phnom Penh

Post by Stravaiger »

ressl wrote: ↑Tue Apr 02, 2024 2:23 pm I wonder how long you have been here. At least when I settled down here, power cuts were happening 2 to 3 times a week. A dual power fan (alternatively an ordinary one and a UPS), as well as battery backup LED light bulbs were one of my first investments
I wouldn't claim to have been here for very long.

Your rechargeable fan and light suggestions are good advice.
Top
User avatar
newkidontheblock
Expatriate
Posts: 4471
Joined: Tue May 20, 2014 3:51 am
Reputation: 1555

Re: It's going to be hot this afternoon in Phnom Penh

Post by newkidontheblock »

Do most apartments for rent have generator back up to keep the aircon running?
Top
User avatar
Art
Expatriate
Posts: 38
Joined: Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:49 am
Reputation: 9
Belgium

Re: It's going to be hot this afternoon in Phnom Penh

Post by Art »

newkidontheblock wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 5:41 am Do most apartments for rent have generator back up to keep the aircon running?
I haven't heard of any. Dual power fan (alternatively an ordinary one and a UPS), as well as battery backup LED light bulbs.
Top
khmerhamster
Expatriate
Posts: 648
Joined: Thu Jun 16, 2016 2:28 pm
Reputation: 374
Turkmenistan

Re: It's going to be hot this afternoon in Phnom Penh

Post by khmerhamster »

newkidontheblock wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 5:41 am Do most apartments for rent have generator back up to keep the aircon running?
Some do, certainly not all. But I get the impression that many generators have been sold off, due to decreasing numbers of power cuts and probably due to decreased income around covid times.
Top
Post Reply Previous topicNext topic
  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post

Return to “General Chatter”



Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Bing [Bot], Cooldude, IraHayes, John Bingham, Kammekor, Majestic-12 [Bot], MSNbot Media, Richy9999Rich, Tommie, Whatsupdoc and 728 guests