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Window based AC unit that can run at very cold outside temps? Seeking solns to a heat issue... markm75 02-20-2008
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Posted by markm75 on February 20, 2008, 2:44 pm
I have a small office, with alot of computer equipment.. I'm trying to
come up with a way to get the overall temp down by say 10 degrees,
without breaking the bank or getting involved in major construction
changes..

The room is probably 12x12 or so.. I've found some space coolers, but
they only cool a 4'x4' area..

I found another space cooler that did a whole room, but it was $459.

The only other option i can think of is the window unit.. but in the
winter, from what i recall.. these tended to "freeze" up naturally...

These days are there any window units that can be run year round
essentially.. actually.. if i could find one that would monitor the
temp of the room and shut off at a given setting this would be
awesome..

Our work has a Mr. Slim on the ceiling, but that is overkill for my
home needs and probably super expensive.

Any thoughts out there?

Thanks


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Posted by stephenburke72@gmail.com on February 20, 2008, 2:59 pm
Your best bet may be a window fan rather than a air conditioner this
time of year. You may still need to buy a window unit when the weather
warms up.

Steve

Posted by DerbyDad03 on February 20, 2008, 3:03 pm
> I have a small office, with alot of computer equipment.. I'm trying to
> come up with a way to get the overall temp down by say 10 degrees,
> without breaking the bank or getting involved in major construction
> changes..
>
> The room is probably 12x12 or so.. I've found some space coolers, but
> they only cool a 4'x4' area..
>
> I found another space cooler that did a whole room, but it was $459.
>
> The only other option i can think of is the window unit.. but in the
> winter, from what i recall.. these tended to "freeze" up naturally...
>
> These days are there any window units that can be run year round
> essentially.. actually.. if i could find one that would monitor the
> temp of the room and shut off at a given setting this would be
> awesome..
>
> Our work has a Mr. Slim on the ceiling, but that is overkill for my
> home needs and probably super expensive.
>
> Any thoughts out there?
>
> Thanks

I can't see your room from here, but could you punch a hole in the
wall near the ceiling and install an exhaust fan? Drawing hot air from
the top of the room would draw cooler air in, either from another hole
near the bottom of the wall or even a small vent to the outside.
Assuming it's at least 10 degrees cooler outside the room than inside,
that might help you reach your goal.

Regarding an outside vent...

When I was in the service in Alaska, our rooms had four ~1" holes
drilled in the window sash just above the sill. Each hole had a wooden
cork in it. Even without a fan in the room, just removing the cork
would allow enough cold air in to make a significant difference,
especially when it was 20 - 30 below zero.

Many of us had styrofoam lined boxes, just big enough to hold a few
cans or bottles, mounted to the window sill. On the coldest days I
could take a few beers off the shelf, put them in the window box, and
by the time I changed into my civvies, the beers would be ice cold.

Posted by JoeSpareBedroom on February 20, 2008, 3:10 pm
>I have a small office, with alot of computer equipment.. I'm trying to
> come up with a way to get the overall temp down by say 10 degrees,
> without breaking the bank or getting involved in major construction
> changes..
>
> The room is probably 12x12 or so.. I've found some space coolers, but
> they only cool a 4'x4' area..
>
> I found another space cooler that did a whole room, but it was $459.
>
> The only other option i can think of is the window unit.. but in the
> winter, from what i recall.. these tended to "freeze" up naturally...
>
> These days are there any window units that can be run year round
> essentially.. actually.. if i could find one that would monitor the
> temp of the room and shut off at a given setting this would be
> awesome..
>
> Our work has a Mr. Slim on the ceiling, but that is overkill for my
> home needs and probably super expensive.
>
> Any thoughts out there?
>
> Thanks
>


How hot does it get in the room?

How about just turning off the heat vent in the room, and installing a
ceiling fan? That may do enough to reduce the perception of it being too
hot.



Posted by ransley on February 20, 2008, 3:22 pm
> I have a small office, with alot of computer equipment.. I'm trying to
> come up with a way to get the overall temp down by say 10 degrees,
> without breaking the bank or getting involved in major construction
> changes..
>
> The room is probably 12x12 or so.. I've found some space coolers, but
> they only cool a 4'x4' area..
>
> I found another space cooler that did a whole room, but it was $459.
>
> The only other option i can think of is the window unit.. but in the
> winter, from what i recall.. these tended to "freeze" up naturally...
>
> These days are there any window units that can be run year round
> essentially.. actually.. if i could find one that would monitor the
> temp of the room and shut off at a given setting this would be
> awesome..
>
> Our work has a Mr. Slim on the ceiling, but that is overkill for my
> home needs and probably super expensive.
>
> Any thoughts out there?
>
> Thanks

If you are thinking window unit why not just open it for fresh air ,
and turn off suplied heat

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