Question:
A normal wall mounted air conditioner pumps out a lot of hot air, and has a
water drain .. How does an inside portable air conditioner work? They appear
to be a free-standing plastic unit .. One is described (latest retravision
catalog) as being rated at 3500w, which suggests it IS a proper air con ..
but I don't understand how it deals with the above problems?
I'm familiar with the "evaporative coolers" that are around .. that use
water/ice to cool the air .. i've got one of those currently, and its good
while your in its air flow, but it can't make any effect on the air temp ..
I figure a proper air conditioner should be able to?
Answer:
I bought an Arlec one on sale at Bunnings a few weeks ago. Cost me $569, and
appears identical except for the badge or plastic shroud that covered it
compared to the local supermarket Retravision ones for $800 to $900.
I use it for a combined kitchen and lounge in a country Queensland two
bedroom garage. Although it won't drop the room temperature by more than 5
degrees, it certainly makes a difference. Aiming it above the computer desk
across the room allows me to sit in comfort even on a hot day as the unit
runs flat chat in the large room and doesn't cycle on and off. The
temperature and breeze is perfect for middle of the day surfing.
For Sale: 8400 BTU Simplicity Portable Air Conditioner
with Remote Control. This unit is like new!
4 in 1: fan, air conditioner, dehumidifier and heater.
It also has adjustable vanes so it blows up or down
and it oscillates back and forth like oscillating fans.
All original box, packaging and manual. Bought 3
years ago, used occasionally for 2 seasons. I have
a 10,000 BTU window mounted air conditioner
and I've used this portable one mainly in my bedroom
for supplementary cooling on the hottest evenings,
when the sun is shining on both sides of my 3rd floor,
corner unit. Without air conditioning, it hits over 95
degrees in here. The amount of moisture this unit
takes out of the air is better than any unit I've ever
used before. I'm moving into a bachelor apartment
not facing the sun, so I no longer need this unit.
You can even come over and feel the amount of dry
cool air this unit puts out before you buy! That way
you can get a better idea of the cooling power you'll
have in your room or space to cool.
