I have seen a couple of installations on television only. The reason you see
heating and cooling is that these are heat pumps and reversing the heat/cooling
function is simply a matter of reversing some valves. There just isn't any
saving in eliminating the heat function.
None of the installations I have watched showed any substantial runs of the
tubing. From what I have seen though you can run up to three units from a
single compressor.
If you have a gable end in your roof it may be possible to mount the compressor
there in some models.
Basically then I am really just telling you I don't have a friggin clue but
they are attractive looking solutions.
----- Original Message -----
From: Dan Rossi
To: Blind Handyman List
Sent: Thursday, May 27, 2010 10:27 PM
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Split mini
Does anyone have experience with split mini air conditioners? I am trying
to find information about a two zone, or possibly three zone model. I've
just started looking but so far, the multi-zone units seem to be heating
and cooling. I just want cooling.
Does anyone know what the maximum run for the lines is? Or at least, my
thought is that the compressor would go in the back of the house near the
ground, but I would want the cooling units on the second floor. So, up
the back, to the attic then across the house, maybe a total run of about
40 feet for the further of the two units.
Any pointers would be appreciated.
--
Blue skies.
Dan Rossi
Carnegie Mellon University.
E-Mail: [email protected]
Tel: (412) 268-9081
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