Ok I am on-line and ready to buy a portable AC But which one ??? HELP !!!

[stelthy]

Hi, basically as the title depicts I am ready to buy an AC unit... but am not to sure whats good and whats not and what size BTU? that I'll need..

I have a 2 plant DWC cab with a selection of 250w, 400w, & 600w HID lamps used (one at a time).. but my main prob is the INSANLY HOT WEATHER that were having... my grow room should 'SHOULD' be 26 oC but with this heat wave its between 33 oC and 37 oC and thats with my in-line Prima Clima fan on full...

My Res should be 18 - 20 oC... but thats 33 oC so bad times !! I looked into water chillers but they carrier a very large price tag..

So..

I am wanting to get an AC unit, my cabs in my Bedroom, we have no vents in the room, but have a few plastic windows (Double Glazed) if that matters ???

I want ultimately to cool both my cab and the room its in...But depending on cost it'd be nice to cool the whole upstairs (3 small rooms) ..

What is BTU ?? and how much do I need ??

Please reply asap cos I am going to buy the best one that some one on here surgests, cheers - STELTHY

 

[johnman2880]

BTU Is british thermal unit.and its basically the more btu's your using the more powerful of a unit. more btu's=more cooling.You can pick up a window air conditioner pretty cheap at walmart.like 90$ on sale sometimes.and a small unit will cool 1 room pretty easy.3 rooms depends on the size of the rooms but considering its upstairs(and heat rises) it would take a 240 volt unit for that much room.a unit this size would cool your room and cab for sure.5,000 btu's would do it.http://www.walmart.com/ip/5-000-BTU-Frigidaire-Energy-Star-Window-Air-Conditioner-with-Remote/14321336 so if you can find 1 this size cheaper then go gor it

 

[stelthy]

BTU Is british thermal unit.and its basically the more btu's your using the more powerful of a unit. more btu's=more cooling.You can pick up a window air conditioner pretty cheap at walmart.like 90$ on sale sometimes.and a small unit will cool 1 room pretty easy.3 rooms depends on the size of the rooms but considering its upstairs(and heat rises) it would take a 240 volt unit for that much room.a unit this size would cool your room and cab for sure.5,000 btu's would do it.http://www.walmart.com/ip/5-000-BTU-Frigidaire-Energy-Star-Window-Air-Conditioner-with-Remote/14321336 so if you can find 1 this size cheaper then go gor it

Do they make much noise ? - STELTHY

 

[stelthy]

And do I have it running in a sealed room so's to speak.. or with a window open etc ? - STELTHY

 

[stelthy]

BTU Is british thermal unit.and its basically the more btu's your using the more powerful of a unit. more btu's=more cooling.You can pick up a window air conditioner pretty cheap at walmart.like 90$ on sale sometimes.and a small unit will cool 1 room pretty easy.3 rooms depends on the size of the rooms but considering its upstairs(and heat rises) it would take a 240 volt unit for that much room.a unit this size would cool your room and cab for sure.5,000 btu's would do it.http://www.walmart.com/ip/5-000-BTU-Frigidaire-Energy-Star-Window-Air-Conditioner-with-Remote/14321336 so if you can find 1 this size cheaper then go gor it

How many watts is the 5000 BTU one in your link? - STELTHY

 

[johnman2880]

How many watts is the 5000 BTU one in your link? - STELTHY

Im not sure honestly on watts but its a 110 volt hookup.I talked to my hydro man today about air units for you and he said you need a portable one to keep smell from emmitting from your house as the air unit sucks air out of the room it will suck odor also (which i didnt think about) he has portable air conditioners and they run around 500$ but they cool rooms better and only blow clean odor free air outside.It wasnt just like this 1 but heres an example.http://shopping.yahoo.com/2146085-wa-1010h-portable-air-conditioner
shop around online and im sure you can find 1 that will fit your needs.

 

[stelthy]

This powerful, stylish and high-tech personal mobile air cooler from brand leader Honeywell offers superior cooling performance to fans and most other air coolers.

It uses "evaporative air cooling" technology which imitates the natural cooling action of the sea: by sucking in warm air at the rear of the unit and passing it through the very latest design water-saturated honeycomb heat absorber, air temperature is significantly lowered.

The result is much cooler, refreshing air blown out via the front - unlike a fan which simply circulates warm air at room temperature or other evaporative coolers that do not use a honeycomb absorber, plus as this is not an air conditioner there's no noisy compressor, or hot air to pipe out of a window.

Features:

honeycomb cooling media (heat absorber) for optimum cooling
smart piano black and silver design
powerful 400m3/hour air flow
simple to use and quiet
energy efficient (just 100Watts)
10litre water tank
variable speed
oscillating louvres
LED control panel and remote control
Measures 80cm x 34cm x 40cm



Iam going to post a few I ve seen if you could leave comments that would be great.. (this is mainly to cool 1 bedroom with 1 HID cab in it) ... Bedroom is 14"x12" I have a normal opening front window, please advise me on the best one to suit my needs - STELTHY

 

[stelthy]

This Amcor Air conditioner has the highest air flow capacity (470 m3/h) of any portable unit we sell which allows it to deliver cooling air over a very large area making it ideal for office spaces where 2 or more units may be used together.

Features:

Cooling capacity - 10,000 BTU/hr (for small to medium rooms 24 sq m)*
1.5m Exhaust hose for venting hot air and water vapour (Place hose in an open window or into stairwell)
Dehumidification - 26L/24h - water extracted through the hose
18-32° C Thermostat
Easy clean 3 washable filter
2 speed fan setting
2.9kW cooling capacity
Remote control
Electronic control panel
Quiet Operation only 57DB!
Easy to move with fitted castors
830w power consumption
470m3/hr Air delivery
R407c Green refrigerant
Class A Energy Efficiency Rating
1 year collect and return directly with Amcor (you don’t pay for collection or delivery). For all technical support call 0208 560 4141
Details:

Green R407c Refrigerant
Dimensions - 750x377x400
Weight - Only 29kg!
*measured using the enthalpy method. 8000BTU measured conform EN 14511

 

[stelthy]

Amcor Amcor 10000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner SF10000E

Item Description
10,000 BTU 2.4KW. 24m/sq 2 fan speeds. 24 hr timer. 1.5m hose. Electronic control. Remote. 320x730x360 21kg
The Amcor Slimline Series offers:

Smallerst AC Available
Low power consumption
Cooling Capacity - 10000 BTU/hr
Cooling Capacity - 2.19 KW
Thermostat Range - 18-32*c
Dehumidification - max - 24 L/Day
Fan Speed - 2
Air Flow (at high speed) - 380 m3/hr
Power Supply - 220-240V
Power Consumption - 890W
Current - 3.95 A
Refrigerant - R410A
Dimensions: 730 X 360 X 320 MM
Weight (indoor/outdoor) - 22KG
Noise dB - 50-54dB
Highly portable slimline air conditioner
Compact and small to suit average sized rooms
Easy-set electronic touch controls with remote control
1-24 hour timer
Quiet 2-speed turbo fan
3-mode settings consists of Auto, Cool and Fan
R410a "Green" refrigerant for improved cooling performance
Thermostat range from 18C-32C
Cable management at the back
Complete fitting kit with 1.5M hose supplied
Wheels and handle for easy movement
Washable pre-filter

 

[stelthy]

DURACRAFT AMD - 8500E Portable Air Conditioner - 8500 BTU - Brand new item, boxed and sealed.

Small & lightweight

Self evaporating

Portable air conditioner

Ideal for domestic and light commercial applications

Multi Directional

CFC Free

Large Outlet

Suitable for Home / Office or Server Rooms



Other Specifications:

2.3kw 8500 btu cooling capacity
Exhaust hose to vent via window or door
Condensate evaporates allowing continuous running
24 hour timer for on / off control
3 speed fan for comfortable personal setting of air flow
Remote control
Weight 31kg
H x W x D (cms): 76 x 46 x 33
Suitable area: 20 square meters
Noise rating: 58 dba
Hose length: 1.4m
Hose diameter: 130mm
Fuse 13 Amps
Air Flow 320 cubic meters per hour
Cooling, drying and fan only mode
Energy rating: B

 

[stelthy]

If anyone has any other surgestions.. please post pics and info etc..... Also if anyone know of one that is ultra quiet that would be a bonus worthy of REP! - STELTHY

 

[NoGutsGrower]

This powerful, stylish and high-tech personal mobile air cooler from brand leader Honeywell offers superior cooling performance to fans and most other air coolers.

It uses "evaporative air cooling" technology which imitates the natural cooling action of the sea: by sucking in warm air at the rear of the unit and passing it through the very latest design water-saturated honeycomb heat absorber, air temperature is significantly lowered.

The result is much cooler, refreshing air blown out via the front - unlike a fan which simply circulates warm air at room temperature or other evaporative coolers that do not use a honeycomb absorber, plus as this is not an air conditioner there's no noisy compressor, or hot air to pipe out of a window.

Features:

honeycomb cooling media (heat absorber) for optimum cooling
smart piano black and silver design
powerful 400m3/hour air flow
simple to use and quiet
energy efficient (just 100Watts)
10litre water tank
variable speed
oscillating louvres
LED control panel and remote control
Measures 80cm x 34cm x 40cm



Iam going to post a few I ve seen if you could leave comments that would be great.. (this is mainly to cool 1 bedroom with 1 HID cab in it) ... Bedroom is 14"x12" I have a normal opening front window, please advise me on the best one to suit my needs - STELTHY

will raise the humidity level and once the water gets warm it stops working, you have to change the water.

 

[NoGutsGrower]

This Amcor Air conditioner has the highest air flow capacity (470 m3/h) of any portable unit we sell which allows it to deliver cooling air over a very large area making it ideal for office spaces where 2 or more units may be used together.

Features:

Cooling capacity - 10,000 BTU/hr (for small to medium rooms 24 sq m)*
1.5m Exhaust hose for venting hot air and water vapour (Place hose in an open window or into stairwell)
Dehumidification - 26L/24h - water extracted through the hose
18-32° C Thermostat
Easy clean 3 washable filter
2 speed fan setting
2.9kW cooling capacity
Remote control
Electronic control panel
Quiet Operation only 57DB!
Easy to move with fitted castors
830w power consumption
470m3/hr Air delivery
R407c Green refrigerant
Class A Energy Efficiency Rating
1 year collect and return directly with Amcor (you don’t pay for collection or delivery). For all technical support call 0208 560 4141
Details:

Green R407c Refrigerant
Dimensions - 750x377x400
Weight - Only 29kg!
*measured using the enthalpy method. 8000BTU measured conform EN 14511

one like this will work but you have to deal with the heat coming out of it. unless you put it out the window

 

[stelthy]

one like this will work but you have to deal with the heat coming out of it. unless you put it out the window

How much heat do they produce ? - STELTHY

 

[NoGutsGrower]

How much heat do they produce ? - STELTHY

depends on how big they are. I don't know for sure but mine is pretty warm on my hand never cared to test it. if you just let it vent into the room it is just fighting itself.

 

[stelthy]

depends on how big they are. I don't know for sure but mine is pretty warm on my hand never cared to test it. if you just let it vent into the room it is just fighting itself.

Ok thanks for the tip... are they all able to exhaust with ducting or is that just a select few ? - STELTHY

 

[stelthy]

[video]http://youtu.be/N9j2gbjBUq4[/video]

I wonder how you can connect the ducting to a window that opens sideways ?? - STELTHY

 

[stelthy]

Portable Air Conditioner - White - 9000 BTU
Product no. 373186

This Portable Air Conditioner is a slim and compact air conditioning unit.
Wattage: 950W.
Heat output: 9000 BTU.
Features: 12 hour timer, 60.3 litres per day extraction (30oC 80% RH), 1 litre tank.
Usage: Suitable for rooms up to 20 sq m.



I am going to buy one of these.. its only 9000BTU but is says it will cool a room thats 20m x 20m so that'll do nicely also I think the lower BTU will mean a cheaper leccy bill.. I hope

What are your thoughts ?? - STELTHY

 

[johnman2880]

10.000 btu's should cool your whole upstairs.That would be what i go with.any model just as long as its 10.000

 

[johnman2880]

[video]http://youtu.be/N9j2gbjBUq4[/video]

I wonder how you can connect the ducting to a window that opens sideways ?? - STELTHY

The portable a/c units for growing Im talking about have ducting style hoses so they would work with any window.