time to bite the bullet

[Marty.A]

I've got a Braemar evaporative system with 7 points and last Fridays scorcher still had my house sitting on 19- 20 degrees inside,when its mid 30's it sits on about 17-18 degrees which is comfortable. I find evaps don't go that good only on humid days .Ive got solar panels so its not an issue but evaps still use less power than refrigerated.

[purple5ive]

I would just get the evaporative cooler looked at mate.
Those costs you are seeing are back to back installs.
Aka outside compressor unit goes exactly behind (outside ofcourse) where the inside head unit goes.
If the outside compressor unit has to be in a different location for whatever reason. Then the costs go up.
Also I'm not sure if the electrical wiring side of things is included in that price. If not then add another $200 or so as a minimum per unit.

Evaporative cooling is a lot cheaper to run. But if you like it ice cold then your best bet is to get a split system installed atleast in the bedroom.

[smile0784]

I would just get the evaporative cooler looked at mate.
Those costs you are seeing are back to back installs.
Aka outside compressor unit goes exactly behind (outside ofcourse) where the inside head unit goes.
If the outside compressor unit has to be in a different location for whatever reason. Then the costs go up.
Also I'm not sure if the electrical wiring side of things is included in that price. If not then add another $200 or so as a minimum per unit.

Evaporative cooling is a lot cheaper to run. But if you like it ice cold then your best bet is to get a split system installed atleast in the bedroom.

I was quoted back to back plus a 2mt divert on each unit for extra $50 all up.

I asked how much it is to install the aircon. And to make it functional needs elecricity and he quoted that price.

Evap cooling doesnt cut in on a hot day for me. Lol

[purple5ive]

If they have included everything and you get 2m extra for $50 that's good.
Just thought id mention it to you to prevent suprises later.

If you want ice cold then yes split or ducted. Ducted will be a lot more expensive.

I hate the rooms being like a fridge personally.

[smile0784]

If they have included everything and you get 2m extra for $50 that's good.
Just thought id mention it to you to prevent suprises later.

If you want ice cold then yes split or ducted. Ducted will be a lot more expensive.

I hate the rooms being like a fridge personally.

I dont like rooms at 4 degrees either lol
Ill take 18 degrees on a 40 degree day any day of the week

[Scraglor]

Im the same Smile, at work my office is like a fridge, everyone comments on how horrible and cold it is in there. But thats how I like it. Helps cos I love snowboarding and am often boarding in a singlet haha.

[crumpet_avenger]

1st world problems... u poor buggers

[smile0784]

1st world problems... u poor buggers

Lol wait untill the baby is screeming for few hours and misses 2 naps and wont sleep cos of the 35 degrees heat inside then

It turns into worlds biggest problem lol

[Brett]

1st world problems... u poor buggers

Lol wait untill the baby is screeming for few hours and misses 2 naps and wont sleep cos of the 35 degrees heat inside then

It turns into worlds biggest problem lol

We don't have any cooling and I've managed to keep our house below 24 degrees this whole summer so far. You're doing something wrong if it's 35 in side

[smile0784]

1st world problems... u poor buggers

Lol wait untill the baby is screeming for few hours and misses 2 naps and wont sleep cos of the 35 degrees heat inside then

It turns into worlds biggest problem lol

We don't have any cooling and I've managed to keep our house below 24 degrees this whole summer so far. You're doing something wrong if it's 35 in side

Musy be doing something wrong then.
The other day wen it was expect 41 was 26 degrees in the dining / kitchen by 10 am and we had all doors and blinds closed