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Any a/c recommendations? looking for best bang for buck, I can hookup split a/c if needed. There is a power point outside for running a caravan, so thinking wire up a split system.
Looking around for cheapest option, because I'm a tight a$$ box a/c
looking at this so far box a/c can get for $400 because I fix their phones and ipad tablets and other shit....https://www.cashconverters.com.au/shop/household-business/cooling-heating/air-conditioners/air-conditioner/002100454150
Looking around for cheapest option, because I'm a tight a$$ box a/c
looking at this so far box a/c can get for $400 because I fix their phones and ipad tablets and other shit....https://www.cashconverters.com.au/shop/household-business/cooling-heating/air-conditioners/air-conditioner/002100454150
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I got one of these 3.5kw splits https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/kogan-...em-air-conditioner-reverse-cycle-white-kogan/
Also got an 8.2kw to replace a 20 something year old teco.
The 3.5kw should cool a room pretty well with all the hot lights and stuff. They do vertical window AC's also but they're less efficient
Also got an 8.2kw to replace a 20 something year old teco.
The 3.5kw should cool a room pretty well with all the hot lights and stuff. They do vertical window AC's also but they're less efficient
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Fuck Yeah! ordering now, thanks bro
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There's a few tools you'll need to install a split though that's the only bad thing,
You need good quality copper pipe which you can either buy pre flared with insulation, or you can buy the flaring tools and nuts to do it yourself.
This is probably the easier way https://www.starsparky.com.au/produ...UQRuK-fAVSRroLKiDbfyL5pCqT9wjFnCInNelGWeUjKaJ
Then you need a vacuum pump and some gauges to pump it down to see if it holds a vacuum before releasing the refrigerant into the unit, if it doesn't hold then the refrigerant will leak.
A pipe bender helps if you need to bend 90° angles etc
And some electrical cable rated for like 15 amps should be good.
Where I am they charge ridiculous amounts to install, I'll probably pay someone to go over the big one though.
You need good quality copper pipe which you can either buy pre flared with insulation, or you can buy the flaring tools and nuts to do it yourself.
1/4 - 3/8" inch Copper pipe tube pair coil 5M Long for Split install aircon | eBay
The Annealed Pair Coil is made to the highest standards conforming to AS/NZS1571 Copper which is a seamless tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. AS/NZS1571 Copper.
www.ebay.com.au
This is probably the easier way https://www.starsparky.com.au/produ...UQRuK-fAVSRroLKiDbfyL5pCqT9wjFnCInNelGWeUjKaJ
Then you need a vacuum pump and some gauges to pump it down to see if it holds a vacuum before releasing the refrigerant into the unit, if it doesn't hold then the refrigerant will leak.
A pipe bender helps if you need to bend 90° angles etc
And some electrical cable rated for like 15 amps should be good.
Where I am they charge ridiculous amounts to install, I'll probably pay someone to go over the big one though.
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Most outlets are wired rated for 20 amps but are on 10-15 amp breakers.
I'm just gonna hook my little aircon up to a 20 amp plug and maybe replace the wall outlet to 20 amp one just to be on the safe side.
Big one is already on a seperate 20 amp circuit so I should be able to swap it out pretty easy.
I'm just gonna hook my little aircon up to a 20 amp plug and maybe replace the wall outlet to 20 amp one just to be on the safe side.
Big one is already on a seperate 20 amp circuit so I should be able to swap it out pretty easy.
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Yep best to be on the safe side, I forgot to link the vertical window aircon. Definitely the safer option here, or just get a HVAC to do the mini split..
https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/kogan-...l-window-air-conditioner-reverse-cycle-kogan/
https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/kogan-...l-window-air-conditioner-reverse-cycle-kogan/
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Holly shit that is not easy, I thought a couple of hoses and rewire the plug for power pointThere's a few tools you'll need to install a split though that's the only bad thing,
You need good quality copper pipe which you can either buy pre flared with insulation, or you can buy the flaring tools and nuts to do it yourself.
1/4 - 3/8" inch Copper pipe tube pair coil 5M Long for Split install aircon | eBay
The Annealed Pair Coil is made to the highest standards conforming to AS/NZS1571 Copper which is a seamless tube for Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. AS/NZS1571 Copper.www.ebay.com.au
This is probably the easier way https://www.starsparky.com.au/produ...UQRuK-fAVSRroLKiDbfyL5pCqT9wjFnCInNelGWeUjKaJ
Then you need a vacuum pump and some gauges to pump it down to see if it holds pressure before releasing the refrigerant into the unit.
A pipe bender helps if you need to bend 90° angles etc
And some electrical cable rated for like 15 amps should be good.
Where I am they charge ridiculous amounts to install, I'll probably pay someone to go over the big one though.
fuck that option, box job I can do, just need an ok one, it's a small room 
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That Kelvinator will get the job done, it's just less efficient than a splitHolly shit that is not easy, I thought a couple of hoses and rewire the plug for power point
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It's supposed to be near new, but them assholes probably only paid $50 for it off some fucking crack head lol!!!
screw cashies I'll offer $350 of they can go fuck them selves 
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Wouldn't be a bad deal if you could get it for that price. I reckon 3.0-3.5kw should be plenty for a small roomIt's supposed to be near new, but them assholes probably only paid $50 for it off some fucking crack head lol!!!
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what about a window aircon? I've been spying one off for awhile now
el cheapo:https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3868600...KTH/YFSKEU0ILO682sWnywb22g==|tkp:BFBM_JK7s4Nl
kogan brand:https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1766354...tqK+Mnrrmi4TNlOI4I7M6DD5ZA==|tkp:BFBM_JK7s4Nl
el cheapo:https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/3868600...KTH/YFSKEU0ILO682sWnywb22g==|tkp:BFBM_JK7s4Nl
kogan brand:https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/1766354...tqK+Mnrrmi4TNlOI4I7M6DD5ZA==|tkp:BFBM_JK7s4Nl
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Those Kogan / Teco vertical AC's are pretty pricey but their ass ends don't protrude out the window that much, they are quite sleek and come with a few cool features. That's the only reason I could justify paying the extra $$
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just ordered I'll let you know how it goes! thanks boys
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what one did you order?just ordered I'll let you know how it goes! thanks boys
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Hope you got the Kogan one atleast 
