*Cheap* Air Conditioner for your garage - Page 3

SuperBee364 · 05-09-08, 07:43

I had never heard of the brand that I bought, "Royal Sovereign", but Costco doesn't usually carry crap stuff, so I bit.

This thing has two hoses that must be vented ouside. One is the heat from the heat exchanger, the other is humidity from the collection tank which is used to cool the heat exchanger, and then that warm moist air is vented outside. This setup allows it to run much more efficiently than single vent hose coolers., with no water tank to empty unless it gets very humid (not likely where I live).

And it works. It kicks out tons of ice cold air. I used it all night in my bedroom. I'm very happy with this A/C so far.

MDRX8 · 05-09-08, 10:11

I bought a Amcor PLM16000EH 16000-BTU Portable Air Conditioner with 5,800-BTU Heat...

Works for me.

Amazon.com: Amcor PLM16000EH 16000-BTU Portable Air Conditioner with 5,800-BTU Heat: Home & Garden

SuperBee364 · 05-19-08, 08:40

Official high in Salt Lake City yesterday: 89 degrees

Official high in my garage: 74 degrees

This cheap Costco airconditioner is worth every penny. It doesn't have the capacity to draw the temp down if the garage is already hot, but if it's allowed to work overnight (taking the temp down to 72), it is capable of sustaining that temp throughout the day. My garage is very well insulated. Even the garage door is insulated (I had that done last summer). So YMMV.

bert31 · 05-19-08, 09:41

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Originally Posted by SuperBee364

Official high in Salt Lake City yesterday: 89 degrees

Official high in my garage: 74 degrees

This cheap Costco airconditioner is worth every penny. It doesn't have the capacity to draw the temp down if the garage is already hot, but if it's allowed to work overnight (taking the temp down to 72), it is capable of sustaining that temp throughout the day. My garage is very well insulated. Even the garage door is insulated (I had that done last summer). So YMMV.

Is 89 degrees in single digit humidity uncomfortable? In 90% humidity like here in Louisville, KY it would be rather uncomfortable but I assumed it would not be too bad in Utah. I say that from my experience of walking around Las Vegas in mid 90's it not being too bad.

SuperBee364 · 05-19-08, 09:54

Bert31, I don't know how you guys in the midwest put up with the humidity. 89 degrees here is quite comfortable, especially if there's a bit of a breeze. Yeah, dry desert heat isn't bad at all.

MDRX8 · 05-19-08, 10:37

The Humidity here in SC is terrible. The unit I bought dehumidifies and is exhausted in the exit vent. It also has a timer. I really like the unit.

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Originally Posted by MDRX8

I bought a Amcor PLM16000EH 16000-BTU Portable Air Conditioner with 5,800-BTU Heat...

Works for me.

Amazon.com: Amcor PLM16000EH 16000-BTU Portable Air Conditioner with 5,800-BTU Heat: Home & Garden

SuperBee364 · 05-19-08, 11:07

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Originally Posted by MDRX8

The Humidity here in SC is terrible. The unit I bought dehumidifies and is exhausted in the exit vent. It also has a timer. I really like the unit.

Yeah, mine has a second exhaust hose just to vent the water vapor outside.

MDRX8 · 05-19-08, 11:30

Definitely a plus. No drain pans or water hose. The Heat Index can reach 110 - 115 on some days.

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Originally Posted by SuperBee364

Yeah, mine has a second exhaust hose just to vent the water vapor outside.

bert31 · 05-19-08, 12:54

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Originally Posted by SuperBee364

Bert31, I don't know how you guys in the midwest put up with the humidity. 89 degrees here is quite comfortable, especially if there's a bit of a breeze. Yeah, dry desert heat isn't bad at all.

The humidity is no fun at all. I have read on here that SIP does not like humidity. Guess that is why I would battling my rotary the whole time trying to control the hopping. ISA wipe downs before hand didn't help the situation.

SuperBee364 · 05-19-08, 01:03

The few times SIP has acted up on me were during humid conditions. Most of the time, it plays nicely. The humidity is causing you guys to miss out on a very nice polish. :/

bert31 · 05-19-08, 01:27

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Originally Posted by SuperBee364

The few times SIP has acted up on me were during humid conditions. Most of the time, it plays nicely. The humidity is causing you guys to miss out on a very nice polish. :/

I still used SIP, I just felt like I was in a wrestling match with my Makita the entire time.

The only time it is not humid in the Midwest/Southeast is in the middle of winter. I doubt SIP likes freezing temps either.