nathanpunk
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I was recomended to get a 48000 btu mini split on here an I was wondering if multi zone or single zone was a better option is one more efficient than the other and is one cheaper overall than the other?
Multi zone or single zone mini split
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radiant Rudy
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sometimes the air handlers can be pricey. sometimes you need 5 air handlers because of the op design.
But your question needs a lot more info to give a useful answer. Research the basic principles and then come back and tell us the details of your op and your budget
But your question needs a lot more info to give a useful answer. Research the basic principles and then come back and tell us the details of your op and your budget
Renfro
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Single Zone is a lot easier to install and maintain. More linesets mean more potential for leaky flares.
minisplitwarehouse.com sells a Midea 4 ton that is a ceiling or wall mount. I have a couple and they are really good for the money.
The benefit to multizone is you can have cool air coming from more than one spot in your room. So for big rooms this provides more even cooling.
minisplitwarehouse.com sells a Midea 4 ton that is a ceiling or wall mount. I have a couple and they are really good for the money.
The benefit to multizone is you can have cool air coming from more than one spot in your room. So for big rooms this provides more even cooling.
Renfro
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https://www.minisplitwarehouse.com/product/midea-48000-btu-18-seer-floor-ceiling-mount-mini-split-heat-pump-ac-dlclrah48aak-dlflfah48xak
Thats the model I have, mine is a little older though and only 16 SEER, this one is 17.8 so a little more efficient.
It will mount on the ceiling or on the wall down low by the floor.
Also they have a 5 ton if you want some room for the future, side lighting perhaps.
Thats the model I have, mine is a little older though and only 16 SEER, this one is 17.8 so a little more efficient.
It will mount on the ceiling or on the wall down low by the floor.
Also they have a 5 ton if you want some room for the future, side lighting perhaps.
Renfro
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How many watts of what kind of lighting and what other heat loads?
diggs99
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Just for normal living conditions, is there a general rule of thumb to go by?
btu/ft2 or something?
Renfro
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My educated guess is 1.5 tons.
To be precise what you need is J Manual calculations, that figures in all the typical factors. You could google manual J calculator and run some numbers or just guess lol.
Here is a calculator that I found really easy. http://www.loadcalc.net/
I don't really do this type of work with all my AC math being grow related.
diggs99
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Thanks , thats a useful tool