Arminius -
Thanks for the Cool-N-Save stuff. I am going to look into this. I am an *OGRE* when it comes to using AC. What I want to do is close off the kitchen so that it is the only room to be cooled when the heat hits this summer. ... Reading about Cool-N-Save ... Hmmmm, maybe it won't work for window units. I have a 1.5 ton (18000 BTU) AC unit, and Cool-N-Save appears to be designed for a free-standing AC unit.
PaleMelanesian -
Our single AC unit is on the South Side, so I should do the same. Just been a lazy SOM.
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I've done a lot of research on solar powered swamp coolers, but have never pulled the trigger because it's pricey and I am worried about evaporative pad maintenance. Here is one I have been tempted to try :
Solacool
http://www.partsonsale.com/solacool.html
google google google ... found some (obsolete?!?!?) prices (sans solar panels I bet) :
Re: Solar A/C Systems Available? - Fri Jun 21, 2002
way
too
out of date!!!!!!!
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/solar-ac/message/712
Code:
MODEL: DIM (H x L x W): FAN: CFM: ACTUAL WATTS: RECOMMENDED PV:
1212 HP 18.5 X 19 X 17 12" 800 25 DAH:40 30 - 45 W $533.00
1224 18.5 X 19 X 17 12" 1200 56 DAH:45 75 - 90 W $549.00
1612 HP 21.5 x 20.5 x 21 16" 1400 35 DAH:56 35 - 55 W $604.00
1624 21.5 x 20.5 x 21 16" 1800 60 DAH:48 65 - 80 W $588.00
2012 HP 26 X 21.5 X 25 20" 2400 49 DAH:78 60 - 75 W $659.00
2024 26 X 21.5 X 25 20" 2500 69 DAH:55 80 - 90 W $667.00
2212 HP 28.5 X 22 X 37 22" 3300 53 DAH:84 65 - 75 W $749.00
2212 ES 28.5 X 22 X 37 22" 1700 21 DAH:34 30 - 40 W $749.00
2224 28.5 X 22 X 37 22" 2600 61 DAH:49 80 - 90 W $777.00
3012 ES 35.5 X 22 X 37 30" 3000 24 DAH:39 30 - 40 W $919.00
3012 HP 35.5 X 22 X 37 30" 5000 75 DAH:120 90 - 120 W $888.00
3024 HP 35.5 X 22 X 37 30" 5200 80 DAH: 64 100 - 120 W $924.00
Here's another pricesheet that looks similar :
Solacool prices and specifications
http://www.partsonsale.com/solacoolspecs.html
From what I dimly remember, I *think* I would like the 2012 HP because it is 12 volts and requires a 20" wide window.
CarloSW2