Air Conditioning - A what-if question for the pros

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florida_ac
06-23-09, 06:49 AM
Say I owned one of those old concrete block/slab homes in Florida built in the 50's, around 1200 sq ft. In the summer it get's down to maybe 79 or 80 at best. What if I came to you and said I want a central AC system that gets the place down to the high 60's in the heat of the summer. And not just standing in front of the ac duct, but actually maintaining the temp throughout the house. Money is not an issue, here are the keys, see you in a few weeks.

Even if you had to replace all the ac hardware, insulate the attic, tear down walls and insulate them, whatever. Could this goal of high 60's be achieved?


dun11
06-23-09, 07:06 AM
With all the right factors in place such as insulation, windows, etc. as you stated. Plus a properly sized system with a good duct system its doable.

ray2047
06-23-09, 08:26 AM
Just guessing but instead of air transfer maybe a buried heat exchanger or one at the bottom of an artificial lake? Can't think of the proper name.


daddyjohn
06-23-09, 06:19 PM
I could make in the 50's if you wanted.

dun11
06-24-09, 05:48 AM
I could make in the 50's if you wanted

With A/C or refrigeration?

mattison
06-24-09, 06:16 AM
It could be done easily with a Liebert unit like we use in server rooms. In order to get the place that cool it will be oversized and standard residential unit will not be able to de-humidify properly. The Liebert will be able to accomplish these needs easily. Hope you have a big pocket book.

ecman51`
06-24-09, 04:11 PM
Just guessing but instead of air transfer maybe a buried heat exchanger or one at the bottom of an artificial lake? Can't think of the proper name.

geothermal? ...........................

Gunguy45
06-24-09, 04:22 PM
I think ground-source or groundwater-source heat pump is the common term....but I think it does fall under the geothermal category.