An introduction to Mobile Air Conditioners

Mobile Air Conditioners

Are the easiest route to true air conditioning in the office or home.  They can be installed easily, connecting into a 13 amp socket and are ready to use immediately.

Mobile Air Conditioning units work by taking heat from a room, expelling it to the outside.  Air inside the room is chilled and recirculated.  There are two main types of mobile, single units and split systems.

Room Sizing 

Room sizes are given as an approximate guide.  They are calculated on the basis of 40w  needed to cool 1 cubic metre (4 Btu/h per cubic foot).  However, when determining the model best suited for your room remember that each room has its own characteristics, so heat gain should be considered too.

South and West facing windows, more than 2 people in a room and office equipment will all add more heat to a room so a more powerful air conditioner will be required.

Single Units

These are instantly recognised by their exhaust hose which is used to expel the hot and damp air to the outside.  Single units can cope with a wide range of standard room requirements.

Split Systems

For larger rooms or rooms that have bigger heat loads, split systems are normally required.  They are easily recognised by the separate (condenser) box that needs to be placed outside the room.

EFFECTIVE COOLING 

All mobile air conditioners take moisture from the air.  Delonghi mobiles recycle this moisture to improve cooling efficiency by pumping the water from a collection tray over the condenser.  This allows a more efficient operation and means that the machine will operate longer in very humid conditions than many of its competitors.

EXHAUSTING THE HEAT

Single Units

This is achieved by means of a 1 metre flexible hose.  This hose must be vented through an outside wall or window using the socket provided.  As a temporary instant solution, a flattened adaptor is included so that the hose can be fitted through a partially opened window or door. Extra exhaust sockets can be installed, so that your air conditioner can be moved between rooms.

Split Systems

The separate external (condenser) box is connected to the main inside unit by means of refrigerant lines.  These lines can be disconnected, so they can be passed through a hole in the wall, about the size of half a brick before reconnecting. The external box can be placed either on the ground outside, a window sill or balcony, or be hooked on straps over the edge of a window frame or attached to the outside wall on the bracket supplied.

Click here      for some answers to frequently asked questions.

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Delonghi air conditioners are produced in their specialist factories in Italy.  

All models are backed by a 2 year parts, 1 year labour (on site, in home) guarantee.

Airtech and Delonghi

Airtech keep most Delonghi Units in stock and can usually deliver within 2-3 days of order.

We also have a small showroom at our offices in Blindley Heath, Surrey, where we have various models on display and customers are welcome to come in and see them in operation.

Should  a drilled hole through brick or block wall be required, we can undertake these works at an additional cost.  We can also arrange for a Glazier to cut a hole through a glass window if required.

Please contact our Sales Department who will be only too pleased to discuss your requirements with you. 

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