air conditioning units (merged threads)

rev229

Yes we can still move it, can"t give you a price as we had other work done at the same time,but it only took about an hour to do. It would be a very easy job for anyone who is DIY minded.husband is not!!

patwa_2

Ah, OK, thanks for that.

Cheers and take care.

Hussein.

mrwibble

sponix wrote:

I'd seriously recommend one of these: http://www.celsiusair.co.uk/equipment/xpelair/xpelair.htm

They are oodles better than a portable system with a duct.

If you do decide to buy a portable system, double check before buying that it's not an evaporative cooler-they are rubbish.

These look very similar to one of the B&Q units - the grilles are the same as is a lot of the product description - the price is about half the list quoted so I wonder what the B&Q spec unit leaves out if anything ?

patwa_2

Still over a grand for that. Oh well, you get what you pay for I guess.

Cheers and take care.

Hussein.

espresso

sponix wrote:

I'd seriously recommend one of these: http://www.celsiusair.co.uk/equipment/xpelair/xpelair.htm

They are oodles better than a portable system with a duct.

Agreed but I thought that this was a money saving forum and those prices are ridiculous!

:rolleyes:

Have a look at this site which has previously advertised their smaller unit:

Model KFR36GW
Suitable for room 5m x 5m (25sqm)
Professional indoor/outdoor split system with remote control.
for £239.00

:T

growler55

A couple of points to note:

The B&Q units are completely different to the Xpelair Digitemp - and have a very tangible difference in build quality.

B&Q air conditioning products are very cheap and made to a price - and it shows both visually, in function and in the all important reliability.

Split systems are dodgy for a lay man to install - but the Xpelair digitemp can be fitted by the unskilled without too much difficulty as long as you can get the holes in the wall made - although that depends on the drill and the structure of the wall.

There is also quite a bit of information on this site:

http://www.conservatory-airconditioning.net/

pault123

AFter the last few nights of not sleeping due to a VERY hot bedroom I have decided to get a £200ish air con unit.

How does the B+Q one compare to this?

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4140014.htm

Or I was thinking for an extra £30 I could get one with a dehumidifier which would be handy in the winter when I get some damp patches on the corner of my bedroom and bathroom ceiling >>

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4140038.htm

OR on the cheap one of these (which ive heard use water to cool somehow?)

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/4158192.htm

Which to go for? Or B+Q worth checking out?

MiserlyMartin

I'm sure I saw an ad in my local paper offering proper systems for £600. I'm talking abot the ones with the heat pipes and seperate compressor units. They can't be that much money, a bloke round the corner from me has one.

pault123

I need a solution to these sleepless nights at £200 or less. and thats pushing my budget as it is

The argos ones seem ok anyone got one?

patwa_2

Looks good, and also indicates that it might have an adjustable temperature thermostat which is better than just leaving it on and going by how it feels.

I might consider stocking these units, at the moment I'm selling Amcor and sub-branded units.

You can always get it, and return it under their 16 day money-back gaurentee. I have spoken to them and they are happy to take back products even if they have been opened, as long as they are still in a resellable condition. They are also really good about this, as they themselves admit the details given on the site are less than satisfactory to make a purchase decision.

Cheers and take care.

Hussein.