Air Conditioning - Portable Air Conditioner - Ventilation Options
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DigitalMike
07-18-07, 01:09 PM
I am looking to purchase a Portable Air Conditioner with the typical flexible vent hose used for the warm air and condensate water, and need to know if the following ventilation option will work...
This Portable AC Unit needs to go in a Garage next to a Natural Gas Water Heater and the only ventilation nearby is the Roof Vent for the Water Heater; is it possible to utilize this Vent for the AC Unit as well?
Please see the drawing found here (copy/paste):
http://members.cox.net/dgtlmik/AC_Vent.jpg
Thanks in advance!
This Portable AC Unit needs to go in a Garage next to a Natural Gas Water Heater and the only ventilation nearby is the Roof Vent for the Water Heater; is it possible to utilize this Vent for the AC Unit as well?
Please see the drawing found here (copy/paste):
http://members.cox.net/dgtlmik/AC_Vent.jpg
Thanks in advance!
mattison
07-18-07, 01:21 PM
I wouldn't do that. If the a/c is running and the water heater comes on then the a/c's output may be more powerful than the water heater and the fumes will not exit the garage.
The best way would be to run it through a window. They sell kits just for this. Also I would highly reccomend getting one with an intake and exaust for the condensor part of it. If it only has exaust it ends up putting the place in a negative and will draw through the bottom of the water heater.
The best way would be to run it through a window. They sell kits just for this. Also I would highly reccomend getting one with an intake and exaust for the condensor part of it. If it only has exaust it ends up putting the place in a negative and will draw through the bottom of the water heater.
DigitalMike
07-18-07, 01:29 PM
I was afraid of that and unfortunately, there are no windows in the Garage.
How about if I run a new vent tube from the roof down into the Garage just for the output of the AC unit? Would it be best to run two, one for the intake and one for the exhaust?
How about if I run a new vent tube from the roof down into the Garage just for the output of the AC unit? Would it be best to run two, one for the intake and one for the exhaust?
mattison
07-18-07, 01:35 PM
You would have to check with the manufacture on how high and long the exaust duct can be but you would probably be ok. the two pipe system would be best. Especially with no where for it to draw air from it will draw it from the water heater and when the water heater is running you'll get fumes in the garage.
DigitalMike
07-18-07, 01:35 PM
Sounds good; thanks for the info! :)
mattison
07-18-07, 01:38 PM
Stick around. Some of the other pro's may know of another option.
By the way welcome to our forums.
By the way welcome to our forums.
DigitalMike
07-18-07, 01:39 PM
Standing by for more options... :thumbup:
GregH
07-18-07, 04:22 PM
If you read the instructions that come with them I believe there is a fairly low limit on how long the hoses can be.
Why not just straight out the wall?
The promotion I have seen for these units seem to minimize the heat discharge requirements.
They are not the dream a/c they are made out to be.
Why not just straight out the wall?
The promotion I have seen for these units seem to minimize the heat discharge requirements.
They are not the dream a/c they are made out to be.
Jay11J
07-18-07, 04:47 PM
As greg said, why vent out the wall? Use a dryer/exhaust fan vent hood on it??