Any chance you could do an instruction vid on setting one of these up on solar panels alone? (Or direct me to it if you already have)? Looking for a solution that doesn't require using up a battery that's going to have to be replaced every ~10 years (granted the rest of the equipment won't last forever either, but fewer pieces is music to my ears 🤣)
You're looking at it. Just plug solar panels into this, and it will run whenever it's sunny. And grid power is our battery. So yes, if you want the unit to run at nighttime, just plug it into the grid. But grid connection is not required for it to run during the day.
I live 100% off grid and have looked at a few mini split systems but none that run on solar and or 115 volts. I was leaning towards a big Bonaire swamp cooler but I think I'd rather try this instead. My biggest question is my equipment room with all of my solar inverter/charger and solar controller would be approximately a 100 foot run from the a/c unit to the equipment room, can you supply enough of the DC cable to make this happen?
Yes, sure. Check shop.airspool.com for that. We did a big study last fall for Las Vegas Valley Water Authority on the 10-year cost of evaporative coolers versus Airspool. Up front cost of course is higher for Airspool, but since it needs a lot less maintenance and less daytime electricity, 10-year cost is lower.
We have an exiting solar-panel system ($1.81/mo electric bill!!) and an existing mini-split system (two units, 15K and 12K)). The two units max out the outdoor unit so I'd like to put your system in my unheated/non-air conditioned shop space, about 450 s/f as a stand alone unit. How would I tie it into the existing solar panels? Also, does the outdoor unit have to sit on the ground or can it be easily placed on a flat roof? Thanks, ACJ in ABQ, NM.
Hi ACJ, so you have a choice to just plug into your home power, since you already have solar panels, or to plug three or four panels directly to our unit. The first option is good if you have excess capacity for what the solar is bringing in. That is, at the end of the year, and when you do your true up, how much extra kWh do you have a credit for with your utility? If you have to pay to true up, then for sure you want to add the solar panels directly to the Airspool. But if you have a good credit, then just plug in to any 110 volt outlet. Well, and the other advantage of having the solar panels tied directly into the Airspool is that the unit will run as long as it's sunny even if the power is out.
@@airspool Thanks for the quick reply. I will have to look at our electric bill, but I believe we have a substantial reserve to run the unit, even with the addition of the two-unit system last year. I would probably put in the 3 (or 4?) extra 380w panels regardless, or perhaps run it for a year and measure the result before I make that decision (though I'm afraid that given recent...um..."events") the price of solar panels is going to climb. Some add'l questions: 1. What is the order-->to-->delivery wait these days? Backlog? 2. My older home has 15 amp 110v circuits throughout. Does it need a 20 amp circuit and does either a 15 or 20 amp circuit need to be "dedicated" circuit for the unit? 3. All the videos I've seen have the outside unit sitting on the ground. Can it sit on the roof near the solar panels as well? Or can it be place in a shady (N facing) space? 3. As of November 26, 2024, what is the status Federal solar rebates? Do you expect that to change/disappear soon? I know it has changed some in the last couple of years. 4. What other discounts do you current have in-house? In case you can't tell , I'm very interested in this system. I will probably have other questions in the future before I take the plunge. May I call you folks directly to a sales rep with questions ? Thanks again, ACJ in ABQ, NM.
Hi, the voltage should take care of itself for this amount of wattage, but just make sure that the voltage open circuit, or Voc, from the back of the unit is between 80 and 380 volts when you add up all your panels.
Any chance you could do an instruction vid on setting one of these up on solar panels alone? (Or direct me to it if you already have)?
Looking for a solution that doesn't require using up a battery that's going to have to be replaced every ~10 years (granted the rest of the equipment won't last forever either, but fewer pieces is music to my ears 🤣)
You're looking at it. Just plug solar panels into this, and it will run whenever it's sunny. And grid power is our battery. So yes, if you want the unit to run at nighttime, just plug it into the grid. But grid connection is not required for it to run during the day.
There are tons of other videos for DIY solar panel installation :)
I live 100% off grid and have looked at a few mini split systems but none that run on solar and or 115 volts. I was leaning towards a big Bonaire swamp cooler but I think I'd rather try this instead.
My biggest question is my equipment room with all of my solar inverter/charger and solar controller would be approximately a 100 foot run from the a/c unit to the equipment room, can you supply enough of the DC cable to make this happen?
Yes, sure. Check shop.airspool.com for that. We did a big study last fall for Las Vegas Valley Water Authority on the 10-year cost of evaporative coolers versus Airspool. Up front cost of course is higher for Airspool, but since it needs a lot less maintenance and less daytime electricity, 10-year cost is lower.
We have an exiting solar-panel system ($1.81/mo electric bill!!) and an existing mini-split system (two units, 15K and 12K)). The two units max out the outdoor unit so I'd like to put your system in my unheated/non-air conditioned shop space, about 450 s/f as a stand alone unit. How would I tie it into the existing solar panels? Also, does the outdoor unit have to sit on the ground or can it be easily placed on a flat roof? Thanks, ACJ in ABQ, NM.
Hi ACJ, so you have a choice to just plug into your home power, since you already have solar panels, or to plug three or four panels directly to our unit. The first option is good if you have excess capacity for what the solar is bringing in. That is, at the end of the year, and when you do your true up, how much extra kWh do you have a credit for with your utility? If you have to pay to true up, then for sure you want to add the solar panels directly to the Airspool. But if you have a good credit, then just plug in to any 110 volt outlet. Well, and the other advantage of having the solar panels tied directly into the Airspool is that the unit will run as long as it's sunny even if the power is out.
@@airspool Thanks for the quick reply. I will have to look at our electric bill, but I believe we have a substantial reserve to run the unit, even with the addition of the two-unit system last year. I would probably put in the 3 (or 4?) extra 380w panels regardless, or perhaps run it for a year and measure the result before I make that decision (though I'm afraid that given recent...um..."events") the price of solar panels is going to climb.
Some add'l questions:
1. What is the order-->to-->delivery wait these days? Backlog?
2. My older home has 15 amp 110v circuits throughout. Does it need a 20 amp circuit and does either a 15 or 20 amp circuit need to be "dedicated" circuit for the unit?
3. All the videos I've seen have the outside unit sitting on the ground. Can it sit on the roof near the solar panels as well? Or can it be place in a shady (N facing) space?
3. As of November 26, 2024, what is the status Federal solar rebates? Do you expect that to change/disappear soon? I know it has changed some in the last couple of years.
4. What other discounts do you current have in-house?
In case you can't tell , I'm very interested in this system. I will probably have other questions in the future before I take the plunge. May I call you folks directly to a sales rep with questions ?
Thanks again, ACJ in ABQ, NM.
What are the inputs of the solar array, needed, it says 1400-1500 watts, nothing about voltage input?
Hi, the voltage should take care of itself for this amount of wattage, but just make sure that the voltage open circuit, or Voc, from the back of the unit is between 80 and 380 volts when you add up all your panels.
What is the operating temperature range?
14 degrees Fahrenheit to 134 degrees Fahrenheit for Airspool
Where can you order
Hi Martha, that's a type of question we like! shop.airspool.com/
Warranty...
Airspool offers a 1-year buy-and-try plus 3-year parts and 5-year compressor warranty.