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And heat pump efficiency takes a dump when it has to go through defrost cycles in heating mode at near/below freezing temps. In cooling mode they provide a sou
by Scoundreller 4y ago
And heat pump efficiency takes a dump when it has to go through defrost cycles in heating mode at near/below freezing temps.
In cooling mode they provide a source of fresh-distilled water! It always bothered me when air conditioners just dump that water down the sanitary drain instead of pumping it in a garden or misting it on the outside coils.
- coryrc 4y agoYeah, air source has problems at cold temperatures, especially if they cheap out on ice detection. Fresh is not the word I would use for condensate. Try drinking some of you disagree :). It's corrosive for metal,{EDIT: maybe I just have that confused, see replies} which is why it usually doesn't find a purpose, but you could run it to plants. I have a window A/C which uses it for cooling the outside coils though.
- Scoundreller 4y agoStill wouldn't drink it unless I'm desperate, but I don't see why it would be corrosive. Maybe slightly basic from being in contact with metals, but it couldn't be much unless your coils and fins are disappearing before your eyes. Legionella is a concern though. https://www.environmentalleader.com/2013/01/air-conditioning-condensate-recovery/ https://www.environmentalleader.com/2013/01/air-conditioning...
- coryrc 4y agoI think it's the lack of minerals? But it obviously forms on metal coils to begin with. Maybe I'm confusing it with condensate from condensing natural gas burners.