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What size AC do i need? coocoobird 08-07-2006
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Posted by Bubba on August 7, 2006, 11:35 pm
wrote:

>Whats up folks..
>Just wondering a rough idea what size of an AC i would need.. Right now
>i have a 3ton installed.. Though its not working. My place is a single
>wide mobile home.. bout 924 square feet. Would it be good to stay with
>a 3 ton?or could i get away with something like a 2?
>
>I know there is a lot of things to consider but a rough idea would be
>good.. thanks in advance.

Roughly......you can do a 50% reduction in unit size and only lose 10%
of the cooling capacity. In your case you can install a 1.5 ton unit.
It will roughly run 25% more than the 3 ton but at a lower wattage
consumption. The longer run will make it remove more moisture and feel
more comfortable at a higher temperature. Go with the 18,000 btu unit.
You will be glad you did.
Bubba

Posted by Travis Jordan on August 8, 2006, 6:44 am
Bubba wrote:
> Roughly......you can do a 50% reduction in unit size and only lose 10%
> of the cooling capacity.

Must be the "new math".



Posted by ~^Johnny^~ on August 17, 2006, 8:25 pm
wrote:

>Bubba wrote:
>> Roughly......you can do a 50% reduction in unit size and only lose 10%
>> of the cooling capacity.
>
>Must be the "new math".
>

I prefer the square root of ten over pi.
But exactly how do you divide irrational numbers?

AS AN APPROXIMATION:
316/314 is almost 1, so you need ABOUT one ton.
But 1.0065842420897407007245506028549 tons
will give you twice the SEER, so break out
that oversized, used, run cap.
You'll do fine.







--
-john
wide-open at throttle dot info

Posted by ~^Johnny^~ on August 17, 2006, 8:18 pm
wrote:

>wrote:
>
>>Whats up folks..
>>Just wondering a rough idea what size of an AC i would need.. Right now
>>i have a 3ton installed.. Though its not working. My place is a single
>>wide mobile home.. bout 924 square feet. Would it be good to stay with
>>a 3 ton?or could i get away with something like a 2?
>>
>>I know there is a lot of things to consider but a rough idea would be
>>good.. thanks in advance.
>
>Roughly......you can do a 50% reduction in unit size and only lose 10%
>of the cooling capacity. In your case you can install a 1.5 ton unit.
>It will roughly run 25% more than the 3 ton but at a lower wattage
>consumption. The longer run will make it remove more moisture and feel
>more comfortable at a higher temperature. Go with the 18,000 btu unit.
>You will be glad you did.
>Bubba

ROTFLMFAO!

You forgot the $400 digital thermostat, Bubba.
That's what REALLY counts, ya' know.

You're slipping, dude!





--
-john
wide-open at throttle dot info

Posted by Noon-Air on August 8, 2006, 7:30 am
not near enough information to even hazard a guess.
Where is the trailer located??
How old is it??
Is it shaded or in full sun??
What does the sticker in the furnace closet say??

> Whats up folks..
> Just wondering a rough idea what size of an AC i would need.. Right now
> i have a 3ton installed.. Though its not working. My place is a single
> wide mobile home.. bout 924 square feet. Would it be good to stay with
> a 3 ton?or could i get away with something like a 2?
>
> I know there is a lot of things to consider but a rough idea would be
> good.. thanks in advance.
>



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