bongorilla
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hey nutjob do you have a link were to get this inexpensive vacuum pump? I got an air compressor but had a buddy vacuum the lines last time. I gotta do another install and need a vacuum pump...nUt_jOb said:
thanks in advance
Ductless mini split a/c users
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thanks in advance
bongorilla
Member
never mind I found it at harbor freight tool for 10.99..hehe I'm just a 1/2 stoned 1/2 drunk renegade wanna be HVAC tech...lol
everything I know about mini splits I learned the hard way...lol
I'm glad you posted that though i would have spent a lot more on a pump...
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everything I know about mini splits I learned the hard way...lol
I'm glad you posted that though i would have spent a lot more on a pump...
L8
ok im doin 8 x 600's now (4800 watts). So if i applied the rule of 4,000btu's of cooling per 1000watts of hid lighting that would be around 20k btu's needed. But im under the impression that the formula used is meant for NON-air cooled hoods. These will all be cooled 70 degrees or below temps at all times (mostly in the 60's...basement air). So will i be able to stay afloat with a 18k btu unit...?
for 5k 20,000 btu is plenty air cooled you can - 1,000-2,000 btu per 1k depinding on room size so that put's you at 10,000 to 15,000 btu
i like to run a little bigger unit but not to much for hummity reasons.... if you run a 25,000 btu yes it will be running less but you will have a hummity prob when it's off i know you have dehu's but they add heat there for you will have the a/c running more costly running both... size up the unit to what you need a/c are made to run 24 do some research n ask nutjob he seems to know wtf he is talking about
if you use to big of a unit it will add probs or be costly on your bill at the end of the month i know in the other thread i said if your going to get a 18,000 why not get a 25,000 but i was all so thinking u had a bigger room remember the dehu's add heat and so do ballast fan's ect.... so dont go to small but you dont want to big either....
i like to run a little bigger unit but not to much for hummity reasons.... if you run a 25,000 btu yes it will be running less but you will have a hummity prob when it's off i know you have dehu's but they add heat there for you will have the a/c running more costly running both... size up the unit to what you need a/c are made to run 24 do some research n ask nutjob he seems to know wtf he is talking about
if you use to big of a unit it will add probs or be costly on your bill at the end of the month i know in the other thread i said if your going to get a 18,000 why not get a 25,000 but i was all so thinking u had a bigger room remember the dehu's add heat and so do ballast fan's ect.... so dont go to small but you dont want to big either....How bout this? What about the outside component of the mini-split when your winter temps get very cold? Can they still be run in winter months?
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manwithnoname
http://www.ac-world.com/proddetail.php?prod=55GWX&cat=9
this is a good site.
i looked at the one with a heat pump and electric heat in the same ac unit. this would be great for my garage room for year-round environment control. seems pretty efficient too. i wonder if this brand is any good.
this is a good site.
i looked at the one with a heat pump and electric heat in the same ac unit. this would be great for my garage room for year-round environment control. seems pretty efficient too. i wonder if this brand is any good.
pugnacious
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What brand are you using?
Yes, this doesn't sound right.
pugnacious
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What do you guys think about the dehumidifier that comes with a mini split? Is it sufficient enough, or do I need to buy an extra one.
Latest on mini-splits: Fujitsu has a 1-ton (12,000 btu/h) with an amazing SEER of 25. It's the Fujitsu Halcyon 12RLS. You can get it at alpinehomeair.com for $1500, plus the line kit. At that price and that SEER, seems like you could get three of them for about the price of a 3 zone unit with a much lower SEER. No one has mulit-zone units with the super-high SEER technology yet. I'll probably start with one, and add more as needed. They don't make the pre-charged line sets anymore, so get tank and manifold at koolit.net, and get air-compressor powered vacuum pump at harborfreight.com. Maybe need an adapter for the pump for 410a.
Hempster
Hempster
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if you only have a week of hot days I dont see any reason for the expense just use the house AC for that week.
I use a Portable 12k LG with built in Dehumidifier and temperature monitor. I have been using this for 3 years now. I paid 600$ for it back then. I think you can get one cheaper now. There not very efficient but have worked well in my situation. I only need to use it in the summer and I dont normally grow in the summer. Winter/spring/fall you should have plenty of buds by summer. I use this time to clean the grow rooms and equipment.
I use a Portable 12k LG with built in Dehumidifier and temperature monitor. I have been using this for 3 years now. I paid 600$ for it back then. I think you can get one cheaper now. There not very efficient but have worked well in my situation. I only need to use it in the summer and I dont normally grow in the summer. Winter/spring/fall you should have plenty of buds by summer. I use this time to clean the grow rooms and equipment.
