Worth getting an air conditioner?

xtreme2k · 23rd January 2002, 7:00 PM

I am in Sydney and living in a unit. However it is hot as hell over here... really considering getting an AC. I might consider a split machine as they tend to be more quiet and more flexible as to where it is installed.

Do i have to get premission from body corp to get it installed? Does it really use up a LOT of electricity?

Yoda · 23rd January 2002, 7:40 PM

Depends what size you want your unit to be.. if you just want say 2 rooms a/c or your whole house...

I have both splits and out the window/wall style aircons, both work fine, I myself prefer the split systems, but you tend to pay abit more for them

Yes your electricity bill WILL rise with them.. just remember to switch of when they aren't in use, or consider going on a tarrif

Wen · 24th January 2002, 4:39 AM

there's this type of AC.. as powerful as a split unit but half the price. Uses 13A power so its cheaper to run.. portable.. and does not require water/ice. I seen it and its quite cooling. The selling point is its portable, energy saving, no drilling, as cooling but not freezing cold.

nemisiss · 24th January 2002, 7:29 AM

I got a split system for my room, EmailAir. Was about $1600 to install and costs me a farking fortune to run (its on 24/7). But it is worth every cent! Gone are the days of the fan.

You will have to approch the body corperate if you intend on makeing any modifications to the walls/windows during install. Most will say yes becuase its free aircon when you leave (split system are almost imposible to remove!)

nem

brembo · 24th January 2002, 7:39 AM

I have reverse cycle ducted air con in my house, it's rooted cause some zones cool/heat more than others, my room gets down to a constant 17-18C when it's set to 21C and when it's 30-35C+ outside, it does help, only problem is that the pc aint in my room so i cant take advantage of this nice cool air

xtreme2k · 24th January 2002, 4:23 PM

I own the apartment so that get rids of a lot of the minor issues. But then If you use split systems, the fact is that you will have to modify the external walls. Which I doubt is allowed. The worst thing is that NO ONE has AC in my block of apartments.
I MIGHT be ok if I put the split machine at my varenda

Think I might just get a 'water fan' instead. haha

mark| · 24th January 2002, 5:10 PM

After all these years we finally got that aircon in the ceiling (evaporative I think) and it's been the coldest summer in victoria that I can remember. Used it twice so far, although fri/sat might double that.

mickw65 · 3rd February 2002, 12:37 AM

Upgrade your switchboard to 3 phase.

The extra cost will be offset by the lower overall cost of the new tariff. The startup of refrig aircons produces a initial horrific power load, then they are cheaper to keep operating.

In the Isa we get 43 ~ 45 degrees in summer, most people opt for the board upgrade when installing larger split systems and then run them 24/7 with acceptable electricity bills.

Hope this helps.

23rd January 2002, 7:00 PM	#1
xtreme2k Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 3,225	Worth getting an air conditioner? I am in Sydney and living in a unit. However it is hot as hell over here... really considering getting an AC. I might consider a split machine as they tend to be more quiet and more flexible as to where it is installed. Do i have to get premission from body corp to get it installed? Does it really use up a LOT of electricity?

23rd January 2002, 7:40 PM	#2
Yoda Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Mackay, QLD Posts: 493	Depends what size you want your unit to be.. if you just want say 2 rooms a/c or your whole house... I have both splits and out the window/wall style aircons, both work fine, I myself prefer the split systems, but you tend to pay abit more for them Yes your electricity bill WILL rise with them.. just remember to switch of when they aren't in use, or consider going on a tarrif __________________ Admin Of AUS RC RACING An Australian Devoted RC Website

24th January 2002, 7:29 AM	#4
nemisiss Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Brisbane - Sunnybank Posts: 291	I got a split system for my room, EmailAir. Was about $1600 to install and costs me a farking fortune to run (its on 24/7). But it is worth every cent! Gone are the days of the fan. You will have to approch the body corperate if you intend on makeing any modifications to the walls/windows during install. Most will say yes becuase its free aircon when you leave (split system are almost imposible to remove!) nem __________________ No Clean Feed - Stop Internet Censorship in Australia

24th January 2002, 7:39 AM	#5
brembo Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,780	I have reverse cycle ducted air con in my house, it's rooted cause some zones cool/heat more than others, my room gets down to a constant 17-18C when it's set to 21C and when it's 30-35C+ outside, it does help, only problem is that the pc aint in my room so i cant take advantage of this nice cool air __________________ If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the precipitate. UGBox.net -=- NSW Supermoto Riders Club

24th January 2002, 4:39 AM	#3
Wen Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Singapore Posts: 720	there's this type of AC.. as powerful as a split unit but half the price. Uses 13A power so its cheaper to run.. portable.. and does not require water/ice. I seen it and its quite cooling. The selling point is its portable, energy saving, no drilling, as cooling but not freezing cold.

24th January 2002, 4:23 PM	#6
xtreme2k Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Sydney Posts: 3,225	I own the apartment so that get rids of a lot of the minor issues. But then If you use split systems, the fact is that you will have to modify the external walls. Which I doubt is allowed. The worst thing is that NO ONE has AC in my block of apartments. I MIGHT be ok if I put the split machine at my varenda Think I might just get a 'water fan' instead. haha

24th January 2002, 5:10 PM	#7
mark\| Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 1,705	After all these years we finally got that aircon in the ceiling (evaporative I think) and it's been the coldest summer in victoria that I can remember. Used it twice so far, although fri/sat might double that.

3rd February 2002, 12:37 AM	#8
mickw65 Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mount Isa Posts: 174	Upgrade your switchboard to 3 phase. The extra cost will be offset by the lower overall cost of the new tariff. The startup of refrig aircons produces a initial horrific power load, then they are cheaper to keep operating. In the Isa we get 43 ~ 45 degrees in summer, most people opt for the board upgrade when installing larger split systems and then run them 24/7 with acceptable electricity bills. Hope this helps.