Thread: What's the best A/C

Originally Posted by DrAndy

Originally Posted by escaped

Now please point me to a post of mine where I say that m² x 600 is an accurate calculation

I think we have agreed that it is not accurate, and not much use

better to calculate it more accurately and base decisions on that figure

as Norton pointed out, the sizes of his aircons (he does have a lot!) are much smaller than you would expect from any "rule of thumb"

Indeed they are smaller the my rule of thumb would advise and only a fraction of the size that any of those sofisticated calculators on the web would suggest.
Begs the question if Norton's aircons are really working as good as he thinks they are.

Originally Posted by escaped

Begs the question if Norton's aircons are really working as good as he thinks they are.

true; he only thinks he is cool but really, he is hot!!

no pics please

Originally Posted by escaped

Indeed they are smaller the my rule of thumb would advise and only a fraction of the size that any of those sofisticated calculators on the web would suggest.

link?

what fraction, 31/32nds?

the thing is, calculating aircon sizes can be dependent on so many things, and it is difficult to know which are the most important unless you approach it from Feng Shui

you would then realise the positioning is critical; if you get it wrong all your money will flow out of the door. Similarly, if mounted incorrectly it may fall off the wall

Nortons actually fell off the wall three years ago but he is still happy

I have bought an aircon with a dehumidifying function. With dehumidifier setting it does not cool down so much but brings down humidity. Saves energy and is quite comfortable compared to high humidity.

Originally Posted by DrAndy

Nortons actually fell off the wall three years ago but he is still happy

You bet. Nothing better than a cool breeze blowing up your shorts. Brings a smile to my face every time.

Here's a proper A/C survey, for Victoria Australia only.

https://teakdoor.com/Gallery/albums/u...con_survey.pdf

Originally Posted by Takeovers

I have bought an aircon with a dehumidifying function

I thought all aircons did that, which is why you get the water drip

Originally Posted by DrAndy

I thought all aircons did that, which is why you get the water drip

Yes they all do that as a result of cooling. But some are specially designed to dehumidify and don't cool as much as a special feature. They can cool in the normal fashion as well.

right.

Mine seems to dehumidify enough, I wouldn't want it too dry

The purpose of the dehumidifying is not to get the air especially dry. The purpose is to dehumidify with minimum cooling.

If you are adjusted to the warm climate you can easily keep the temp at 27 or 28°C and be comfortable if not too humid. You can save energy in that setting.

I usually use 27C as the setting

and it is usually perfect temp and humidity, so that's lucky

Originally Posted by DrAndy

I usually use 27C as the setting

Which should put temp at floor level a comfortable 25C.

not if your aircon is already on the floor

Have had 2 daikin 12k units for 5 years..no problems at all. Just need them cleaned every 6 months. Had an LG and it was crap.

No one has mentioned Carrier..it the mercedes of air I think...all my rich friends swear by them.

The big problem w/ ac is the installer .even here in bangkok..so many mistakes..corrected for free by factory guys....the drainage hose is usualy not angled correctly and they use tight 90 deg elbows that quickly fill w/ debris.....

sizing calculations....sun exposure..type of wall so many things to consider..double pain glass...window tint ..color of roof and walls..ceiling ventilation....heat producing devices in the room...water heater, computers, etc