tdharley
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I was wrestling with the idea of installing a second ac unit and decided to go with a portable unit.
I recevied it today. It is a Sharp 9500 BTU unit with a built in dehumidifer.
I decided to go with a portable for a few reasons:
1. I do not need it all the time.
2. I did not want to lse my Fantastic fan
3. I can move it from room to room. We go to a dude ranch in July with no ac and can bring it there.
4. Noise. This unit is super quiet. Rated at 42 decibels on low.
5. I did not have to permenantly install it.
I plugged in and and am happy so far. For a test I ran the BH's ac and the Sharp at the same time and turned the microwave on for 3 minutes. I have a dedicated 30 amp outlet on the side of my house and every thing worked fine. Both units have been runnig on high now for 2 hours with an outside temp of 82.
I have not decided on how I am going to vent it yet but have a couple of idea. I might install a small window like the one on the rear side or find a good looking durable vent.
IMHO I think this is a good alternative to a second ac.
Heres the link to the unit
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16896111042
Pics below
I recevied it today. It is a Sharp 9500 BTU unit with a built in dehumidifer.
I decided to go with a portable for a few reasons:
1. I do not need it all the time.
2. I did not want to lse my Fantastic fan
3. I can move it from room to room. We go to a dude ranch in July with no ac and can bring it there.
4. Noise. This unit is super quiet. Rated at 42 decibels on low.
5. I did not have to permenantly install it.
I plugged in and and am happy so far. For a test I ran the BH's ac and the Sharp at the same time and turned the microwave on for 3 minutes. I have a dedicated 30 amp outlet on the side of my house and every thing worked fine. Both units have been runnig on high now for 2 hours with an outside temp of 82.
I have not decided on how I am going to vent it yet but have a couple of idea. I might install a small window like the one on the rear side or find a good looking durable vent.
IMHO I think this is a good alternative to a second ac.
Heres the link to the unit
http://www.newegg.com/product/product.asp?item=N82E16896111042
Pics below