I can't tell you much about brands, etc. But I can tell you about the thermodynamics associated, and that might help you decide.Anyone own a mini split air conditioner? I'm looking for advice on which one to get that is decent! Can I put the out side unit in a garage instead of outside? They have some 12000 btu ones in the 700 range like a toshiba and some ecocox or something! I'm not sure of brands and reliability if anyone has some input, I would appreciate it!
Well I think outside snow would cover it, so the garage was my thought! I grow in a room but maybe thought about a quarantine or veg area in there! It will be such a drastic difference at certain times of the year I couldn't begin tho guess temp differential from garage and target source! Maybe a dual hose portable hydrofarm a/c for a 10x12 and 2000w?I can't tell you much about brands, etc. But I can tell you about the thermodynamics associated, and that might help you decide.
Are there a couple models you are looking at in particular?
As for the garage idea, yes, you can do that. The key is to have temperature differentials.
But if you want better efficiency, you should mount it outside, unless you want to heat up the garage. I notice that these "split" designs also act as heat pumps, so again, if you want it for that purpose in the winter, then you should mount it outside (unless you want to cool the garage... LOL)
What's the temperature difference between the source room(s) and the garage?
Just reading the threads on RIU about people's experiences with dual hose portables, I'd be leaning towards a split unit. But then you'll have to consider the installation. Do you know how to install one of those? In watching an installation video from some company, I am surprised at all the tools required...Well I think outside snow would cover it, so the garage was my thought! I grow in a room but maybe thought about a quarantine or veg area in there! It will be such a drastic difference at certain times of the year I couldn't begin tho guess temp differential from garage and target source! Maybe a dual hose portable hydrofarm a/c for a 10x12 and 2000w?
Did you read the fine print?