One doesn't need a window. Use a saws-all, cut the correct size based on the AC, frame it in on the outside and inside. Place and secure the AC in the finished hole.
Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 5, 2018, at 11:00 AM, Dale Chayes <[email protected]> wrote: > > >> On Jul 5, 2018, at 11:49 , W2xj <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> But sheds and pre-fab shelters don’t have windows. > > Seems like we might be getting toward OT here? > > A “sawzall”, a trivial bit of framing, and a pre-hung window can fix that > very quickly. > > If you are just installing a “window mount” AC unit, you can save (a lot of) > time and money by skipping the window and put the AC unit directly in the > hole. > > If you want the structure to last, seal around the outside to prevent water > ingress and long term damage. > > If you want your electronics to last, don’t abuse them by storing or running > in hot, humid environments. > > -Dale (KB1ZKD) > >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >>> On Jul 5, 2018, at 10:18 AM, Walter Underwood <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> A good window air conditioner is $200. See the reviews here: >>> >>> https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-air-conditioner/ >>> >>> wunder >>> K6WRU >>> Walter Underwood >>> CM87wj >>> http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) >>> >>>> On Jul 4, 2018, at 7:06 PM, Grant Youngman <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>> The Bard cooling units on these things alone will set you back maybe $3500 >>>> each. One of these would be a great solution. Larger ones would actually >>>> make a really nice shack. But I know, because I used to bid these out and >>>> manage contractors putting them in, they are definitely not “economical” >>>> unless you’re quite well heeled. :-) >>>> >>>> Grant NQ5T >>>> K3 #2091, KX3 #8342 >>>> >>>>> On Jul 4, 2018, at 9:59 PM, W2xj <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> A little more than a shed but you might consider a pre-fabricated >>>>> communications shelter if you can afford it. You can get them complete >>>>> with power and climate control. Here is an example: >>>>> >>>>> http://thermobond.com/ >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>> >>>> ______________________________________________________________ >>>> Elecraft mailing list >>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>>> Post: mailto:[email protected] >>>> >>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>>> Message delivered to [email protected] >>> >>> ______________________________________________________________ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:[email protected] >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> Message delivered to [email protected] >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:[email protected] >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to [email protected] >> > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[email protected] > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to [email protected] ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to [email protected]
