Zahnrad Kopf
Diamond
- Joined
- Apr 5, 2010
- Location
- Tropic of Milwaukee
Looking at upgrading the shop's air conditioning. I have read more posts than I care to have and still have no real answer, so I am hoping that someone here is knowledgeable and/or in the trade.
I am looking at wall and window units, and it is surprising how much of a price difference there is between them, for otherwise seemingly equal specifications. Why the price disparity? If a window unit can be installed in a wall, then why do wall units exist?
Is there a difference that matters in this specific situation? I don't care which we purchase. I simply want it to be the correct choice for our needs.
We don't need much for this instance. There is a 1 Ton unit in there already. ( 12,500 BTUs ) It is an old Kenmore unit that the manual says can be used in wall or window configuration. With more machinery in there than when the unit was installed, it is struggling lately. I can only imagine this will get worse as the summer approaches, as well as the unit ages. Not to mention that we are busier than ever and seemingly getting busier.
With the machining center, the WEDM, surface grinder, and a gear hob running at the same time, it can get warm in there. And I haven't even been running the turning center the last week or so. I am thinking to go right toward doubling the capacity. ( 24,000 - 25,000 BTUs ) But which one? Wall or window? Why don't we find many wall units that large? Why do wall units of equal size cost almost double that of a window unit?
Are wall units that much more efficient that one does not require as many BTUs? Are they simply whacking you for having a wall unit? What's the deal?
I am also considering getting one with heating as well, and getting rid of the large Reznor hanging in there, too. Bad idea? Fine idea? I know that it puts both eggs in one basket, but maybe it is worth it. Yes? No?
Thanks.
I am looking at wall and window units, and it is surprising how much of a price difference there is between them, for otherwise seemingly equal specifications. Why the price disparity? If a window unit can be installed in a wall, then why do wall units exist?
Is there a difference that matters in this specific situation? I don't care which we purchase. I simply want it to be the correct choice for our needs.
We don't need much for this instance. There is a 1 Ton unit in there already. ( 12,500 BTUs ) It is an old Kenmore unit that the manual says can be used in wall or window configuration. With more machinery in there than when the unit was installed, it is struggling lately. I can only imagine this will get worse as the summer approaches, as well as the unit ages. Not to mention that we are busier than ever and seemingly getting busier.
With the machining center, the WEDM, surface grinder, and a gear hob running at the same time, it can get warm in there. And I haven't even been running the turning center the last week or so. I am thinking to go right toward doubling the capacity. ( 24,000 - 25,000 BTUs ) But which one? Wall or window? Why don't we find many wall units that large? Why do wall units of equal size cost almost double that of a window unit?
Are wall units that much more efficient that one does not require as many BTUs? Are they simply whacking you for having a wall unit? What's the deal?
I am also considering getting one with heating as well, and getting rid of the large Reznor hanging in there, too. Bad idea? Fine idea? I know that it puts both eggs in one basket, but maybe it is worth it. Yes? No?
Thanks.