The design and operation of ducted air conditioners are similar to conventional split systems. Therefore, the techniques for installing a ducted air conditioner are the same.
The external module of channel-type air conditioners serves to remove heat, and the internal one for taking it from the room air, providing outflow and inflow.
Features of installation of channel air conditioners
A feature of installing a ducted air conditioner is that the indoor unit is installed above a suspended ceiling or in between the walls. Thus, the presence of an air conditioner is indicated only by the grilles in the ceiling through which air is supplied from the device.
Another feature of installing ducted air conditioners is the ability to supply air to a specific place.
First, an external module is mounted. It is installed on studs (hanging under a balcony or roof), brackets (mounted on a wall), stand (on the floor).
Further laid pipelines, electrical cable, drainage hoses and after all this ducts. They are made of corrugated pipe or metal. Sometimes air ducts are equipped with heat and sound insulation.
Two-stage installation
Most often, the installation of a ducted air conditioner is carried out during the construction or repair of the building, since it is impossible to lay airways in a fully finished room. Therefore, the purchase of a ducted air conditioner should be planned at the stage of walling.
The first stage is the installation of an outdoor module, pipelines, ducts and all communications that will be inside the inter-wall or inter-ceiling space. Before finishing the premises it is necessary to carry out a trial run of the equipment.
The second stage includes only the installation of grilles, the adjustment of the air conditioner. In some cases, the price of a ducted air conditioner includes commissioning.
Buying a duct air conditioner
The most reliable and practical channel air conditioners are manufactured by Japanese and renowned Korean companies.
Small manufacturers of low-cost climate technology rarely tackle the production of semi-industrial equipment, which include channel systems. Buying a ducted air conditioner makes sense only if there are false ceilings.
Otherwise, it is more convenient to purchase a wall split system. The price of a channel air conditioner pays off when installing equipment in large offices, small enterprises, private multi-room homes.
