£7-£8k for Aircon system

QrizB

danrv said:

Mostly when it’s cold as the noise level increases as it works harder. I don’t use the cooling mode at night.

I guess you've been tempted to run the AC in the recent warm spell. Does the system cool as effectively as it heats?

danrv

QrizB said:

danrv said:

Mostly when it’s cold as the noise level increases as it works harder. I don’t use the cooling mode at night.

I guess you've been tempted to run the AC in the recent warm spell. Does the system cool as effectively as it heats?

Haven’t tried the cooling yet.
Will give it a run soon as it’s been off for a couple of months.

ispookie666

@danrv maybe keep a log of the noise level when the close is very quiet.  
@QrizB My diakins are very efficient (touch wood).   
On another note - my planning application for the larger unit has been approved. 

danrv

QrizB said:

danrv said:

Mostly when it’s cold as the noise level increases as it works harder. I don’t use the cooling mode at night.

I guess you've been tempted to run the AC in the recent warm spell. Does the system cool as effectively as it heats?

Thought it would be a good time to try the cooling. It works well and gets cooler after it’s been on for 5-10 mins.

Mikeyboy01443

My AC is on every day lol and been on full blast these last few days, cant imagine not having it now!

danrv

Just wondering if any split AC owners get any water dripping from their indoor units.
One of mine drips water heavily after 15mins or so in cooling mode.
It stops after 5mins when turned off.
Might be condensation or a clogged drain pipe although the system is new.
Have contacted the installers but nothing back yet.

Mikeyboy01443

Can you see where its dripping from? I dont get any drips, occasionally i get a tiny amount being spat out with the air it blows out,  i believe this is just condensation... if you are getting drips from the bottom it could be from the drain or pump if you have one

danrv

Mikeyboy01443 said:

Can you see where its dripping from? I dont get any drips, occasionally i get a tiny amount being spat out with the air it blows out,  i believe this is just condensation... if you are getting drips from the bottom it could be from the drain or pump if you have one

Yes, dripping from right underside.
I think there's a tray there that could be overflowing.

Rodders53

danrv said:

Yes, dripping from right underside.
I think there's a tray there that could be overflowing.

That's a fault / problem.

There will be a drain pipe from the tray underneath the cooling/heating coil of pipes with fins that goes outside in a constant downward path... if any upwards direction a condensate pump is needed as water doesn't go uphill naturally.

That tray is typically (almost) the full width of the indoor unit.  Dig out the user/installation manual for the ones you have to identify the design / pipe and if you can clear any blockages yourself.

You can sometimes get condensation drips off the air directing vanes if tipped down to ground for too long - most units will automatically move vanes to avoid issue and the manuals warn against using that way for prolonged periods.

The condensate drain(s) will be those grey-looking pipes draped onto your garage roof, probably?  With 3 indoor units it looks like only two condensate pipes though?
Attach a wet & dry vac to the ends (if they aren't just blocked with roof crud) to get a flow going?

danrv

Rodders53 said:

The condensate drain(s) will be those grey-looking pipes draped onto your garage roof, probably?  With 3 indoor units it looks like only two condensate pipes though?

Thanks, that’s a good point. 
TBH, I don’t know much about the system, only how to work it.
I thought that the drain pipes were to do with the outdoor inverter unit. I have the manuals so can read up.