dontman
Well-Known Member
I am beginning to gather the parts for my basement walk in cooler. I have two questions:
1. Would a portable AC unit work as well (or even better maybe) as a window unit? I have a window that I can run the vent hose to that already has the vent attachment on it. I can run the drainage hose out the bottom of the cooler to a basement drain.
A window unit would have to just vent into the open air of the basement because I can't get it into the small basement window and still have it enclosed in the cooler. This would also mean that the condensate would be dripping onto the basement floor.
The portable unit would just be a more elegant solution if there are no mechanical issues that would prohibit its use.
2. What are some specific options for the temperature controller? I am familiar with the Rancos that B3 and other vendors carry but I really want to avoid spending $100 attaching my temp controller to my AC. I am looking for specific manufacturer and even source here. The reason I ask is when I go to ebay or similar and search I have no idea what will work and what won't.
1. Would a portable AC unit work as well (or even better maybe) as a window unit? I have a window that I can run the vent hose to that already has the vent attachment on it. I can run the drainage hose out the bottom of the cooler to a basement drain.
A window unit would have to just vent into the open air of the basement because I can't get it into the small basement window and still have it enclosed in the cooler. This would also mean that the condensate would be dripping onto the basement floor.
The portable unit would just be a more elegant solution if there are no mechanical issues that would prohibit its use.
2. What are some specific options for the temperature controller? I am familiar with the Rancos that B3 and other vendors carry but I really want to avoid spending $100 attaching my temp controller to my AC. I am looking for specific manufacturer and even source here. The reason I ask is when I go to ebay or similar and search I have no idea what will work and what won't.