Tweet Posted February 8, 2005 Posted February 8, 2005 Keeping cool in an enclosed space of 16 ' x 16 ' x 7' 8" can be a little difficult especially in summer, I was considering buying a portable air conditioner for cooling the room without the hassles of a fixed unit. Has anyone considered this and if so what are your recommendations, on a good brand and the required wattage fot the above sized room. I thought a 2400 watt unit might be suitable as it does not require a new power circuit to be installed. Any thoughts ? C.M
laurie Posted February 8, 2005 Posted February 8, 2005 Brand : Dimplex Model No : DAC12001 Model Name : Portable Price incl. GST : $999.00 C.M Goto Bing Lee site they have a few there but this one is very quite cheers laurie
gusangora Posted February 8, 2005 Posted February 8, 2005 In light of recent postings/topics, shouldn't this be a poll as to which is best, if any? Sorry, no recommendation
ijd Posted February 8, 2005 Posted February 8, 2005 CM, I assume you're aware that most portable units dramatically increase humidity in the room? Doesn't take long for mould and mildew to form on fabrics in the room. The best way to go (though considerably more expensive) is split units ... with the cold bit on the inside and the hot and noisy bit well away and outside.
john1503559500 Posted February 9, 2005 Posted February 9, 2005 AFAIK this unit is of the refrigerated type with the indoor and outdoor units being connected by flexible hoses. But fixed splits have as a general rule fallen dramatically in price. We purchased a couple of Mistral 1 Hp for $299- installation adds to this of course.
Santa1503559644 Posted February 9, 2005 Posted February 9, 2005 CM,I assume you're aware that most portable units dramatically increase humidity in the room? Doesn't take long for mould and mildew to form on fabrics in the room. The best way to go (though considerably more expensive) is split units ... with the cold bit on the inside and the hot and noisy bit well away and outside. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thats the old type of evap unit I think you're thinking about. These days there are many "portable splits" and the like. Dont like them much myself, as they are not very efficient, and as John says - true splits are extremely cheap these days (and I think they are GIVING away the old single unit window/wall box units).
betty boop Posted February 9, 2005 Posted February 9, 2005 CM,I assume you're aware that most portable units dramatically increase humidity in the room? Doesn't take long for mould and mildew to form on fabrics in the room. The best way to go (though considerably more expensive) is split units ... with the cold bit on the inside and the hot and noisy bit well away and outside. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thats the old type of evap unit I think you're thinking about. These days there are many "portable splits" and the like. Dont like them much myself, as they are not very efficient, and as John says - true splits are extremely cheap these days (and I think they are GIVING away the old single unit window/wall box units). <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I would have thought an indoor evap would be a waste of time.
Santa1503559644 Posted February 9, 2005 Posted February 9, 2005 CM,I assume you're aware that most portable units dramatically increase humidity in the room? Doesn't take long for mould and mildew to form on fabrics in the room. The best way to go (though considerably more expensive) is split units ... with the cold bit on the inside and the hot and noisy bit well away and outside. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thats the old type of evap unit I think you're thinking about. These days there are many "portable splits" and the like. Dont like them much myself, as they are not very efficient, and as John says - true splits are extremely cheap these days (and I think they are GIVING away the old single unit window/wall box units). <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I would have thought an indoor evap would be a waste of time. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> They were better than nothing back in the old (pre-widespread-refrig. aircon) days! Weren't too bad on really hot dry 40 degree days ... Wouldn't use them now. (Dont use evap ducted {aka "The Bushfire Welcomer"} either!)
Tweet Posted February 9, 2005 Author Posted February 9, 2005 After a bit of investigation into various types,read 'Choice' for some background, I have decided to ditch the portable idea as a waste of time and money and go for a Fujitsu Halcyon 12,000 BTU Air Conditioner. If it is quiet enough. Has anyone got a better preference as I'm still open to suggestions. It is a fixed split type and I think that type is a better proposition. Many thanks for the help on this as I am on a learning curve here. C.M
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