[Elecraft] K-Line Climate Control

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

One doesn't need a window. Use a saws-all, cut the correct size based on the AC, frame it in on the outside and inside. Place and secure the AC in the finished hole. 

Bob, K4TAX


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> On Jul 5, 2018, at 11:00 AM, Dale Chayes <dale at ldeo.columbia.edu> wrote:
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>> On Jul 5, 2018, at 11:49 , W2xj <W2xj at w2xj.net> wrote:
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>> But sheds and pre-fab shelters don’t have windows.
> 
> Seems like we might be getting toward OT here?
> 
> A “sawzall”, a trivial bit of framing, and a pre-hung window can fix that very quickly.  
> 
> If you are just installing a “window mount” AC unit, you can save (a lot of) time and money by skipping the window and put the AC unit directly in the hole.
> 
> If you want the structure to last, seal around the outside to prevent water ingress and long term damage.
> 
> If you want your electronics to last, don’t abuse them by storing or running in hot, humid environments.
> 
> -Dale (KB1ZKD)
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>>> On Jul 5, 2018, at 10:18 AM, Walter Underwood <wunder at wunderwood.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> A good window air conditioner is $200. See the reviews here:
>>> 
>>> https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-air-conditioner/
>>> 
>>> wunder
>>> K6WRU
>>> Walter Underwood
>>> CM87wj
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>>>> On Jul 4, 2018, at 7:06 PM, Grant Youngman <ghyoungman at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> The Bard cooling units on these things alone will set you back maybe $3500 each.  One of these would be a great solution.  Larger ones would actually make a really nice shack.  But I know, because I used to bid these out and manage contractors putting them in, they are definitely not “economical” unless you’re quite well heeled. :-)
>>>> 
>>>> Grant NQ5T
>>>> K3 #2091, KX3 #8342
>>>> 
>>>>> On Jul 4, 2018, at 9:59 PM, W2xj <w2xj at w2xj.net> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> A little more than a shed but you might consider a pre-fabricated communications shelter if you can afford it. You can get them complete with power and climate control. Here is an example:
>>>>> 
>>>>> http://thermobond.com/
>>>>> 
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