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01-15-2009, 05:42 PM
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P.R. Rescue Guy
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Looking for an efficient Wall-Mount Air Conditioner
Hey guys,
H.O. is stumped in looking for a wall-mount A/C vented out to the exterior. The wall on which it's to be installed is a dormer roof. I don't know enough HVAC guys IRL and am not experienced enough to effectively start my search!
I'm just looking for a few links or manufacturer names, the rest should be cake!
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01-15-2009, 07:10 PM
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Thom
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Like a window unit? Try Home Depot/Lowes but you'll need to wait until spring.
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01-15-2009, 07:21 PM
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Professiona Instigator
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AboveAndBeyond
Hey guys,
H.O. is stumped in looking for a wall-mount A/C vented out to the exterior. The wall on which it's to be installed is a dormer roof. I don't know enough HVAC guys IRL and am not experienced enough to effectively start my search!
I'm just looking for a few links or manufacturer names, the rest should be cake!
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You mean the ductless mini splits?
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01-15-2009, 11:47 PM
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P.R. Rescue Guy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by thom
Like a window unit? Try Home Depot/Lowes but you'll need to wait until spring.
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Take the window A/C idea, and put it through a wall. We're installing the H.O.'s dream window in the room and they've made it clear they don't want an A/C hangin' out of it! 
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Originally Posted by rbsremodeling
You mean the ductless mini splits?
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this might be close, i'm googling it!
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01-21-2009, 10:12 PM
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Registered User
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Mini-split's are ductless and don't need to be vented. Manufacturer's range from Mitsubishi to Daikin, all the rest is cake!
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01-21-2009, 10:16 PM
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Handle It!
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It is called a "Sleeve Unit".
There are "Rear Vent" and "Side Vent".
The first and foremost question is the BTU need?!?!?!?!?
Determine the CUBIC Volume of the space being Cooled, then Multiply by 4.5 as a starting point.
A "Sunny Exposure", increase the Multiplicand. A "Shady Exposure", reduce the Multiplicand.
Last edited by MALCO.New.York; 01-21-2009 at 10:25 PM.
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01-22-2009, 09:19 PM
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Registered User
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Malco, what is this?
Sleeve unit meaning P-TAC? I'm not sure that I'm familiar with what you are refering to. Would love to learn more!
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01-22-2009, 10:40 PM
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Handle It!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Willis15
Sleeve unit meaning P-TAC? I'm not sure that I'm familiar with what you are refering to. Would love to learn more!
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Sleeve is what is found ALL OVER NYC. It is a "box" that is permanently mounted "Through-the -Wall" and accepts a Unit that is next-to-naked.
A unit that generally has no Casing.
Some DO have casings!!!
This is what the "Sleeve" looks like...........
http://www.drillspot.com/pimages/3143/314373_300.jpg
http://images.google.com/images?gbv=...=Search+Images
Last edited by MALCO.New.York; 01-23-2009 at 05:30 AM.
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01-23-2009, 07:59 PM
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Registered User
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Haven't seen this in va, most are p-tac units. Thanks for the response and pics.
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01-23-2009, 09:18 PM
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Handle It!
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And P-TAC is what one Generally finds in a Motel or the Like????
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01-31-2009, 12:18 AM
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P.R. Rescue Guy
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THANKS MALCO! That's exactly what I'm looking for. It's just one of those "good luck finding me if you've no idea what I'm called" objects. I need around 8-9,000 BTU. I think I can take it from here though.
Thanks for the help, you are kick-ass.
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02-01-2009, 11:58 PM
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Handle It!
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AboveAndBeyond
THANKS MALCO! That's exactly what I'm looking for. It's just one of those "good luck finding me if you've no idea what I'm called" objects. I need around 8-9,000 BTU. I think I can take it from here though.
Thanks for the help, you are kick-ass.
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8-9K BTU/h is not all that much. A larger unit will do less work and be MORE efficient! IF it has, and it should have, a Higher EER!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seasona...ficiency_ratio
Last edited by MALCO.New.York; 02-03-2009 at 02:40 AM.
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02-13-2009, 11:49 AM
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search samsung. they have some great products that i have used in the condo market here.
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