condensate from AC
Has anyone ever tried to catch, control where the condensate drains to from the roof top AC on a class C mh? I'm working on an idea. It would be removed before driving down the road. Dusty
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It might be beneficial to utilize the same system new high(er) efficiency residential Window A/C and Portable A/C units have.
Condensate is collected in such a manner that it can be "sucked up" and sprayed out on the condenser coils to increase their efficiency. In the case of the residential units, especially the portable units, this is done so that there is less likelihood the condensate collector pan will fill up except in incidents of extreme humidity. Window units are doing so to prevent annoying drips on apartments or people below. The condensate evaporates when it hits the condenser which enhances heat transfer to the atmosphere. I have two such units in my house that never have to be emptied or drip. The window unit accomplishes this in the design of the fan shroud that directs cooling air across the condenser. A low pressure area is created at the bottom of the shroud where condensate from the evaporator is collected and is drawn into the fan where the blades "atomize" the liquid and then through the condenser.
Sure would be nice to no longer have the "dribble" across the roof and down the side of a coach or trailer. I just bought a 2018 Flagstaff Micro-Lite so I'll look at how they deal with the issue.
I have noticed that they do a much better job of dealing with the water resulting from defrosting in the refrigerator. An outside drain for a change rather than a collection pan near the heating element.
Condensate is collected in such a manner that it can be "sucked up" and sprayed out on the condenser coils to increase their efficiency. In the case of the residential units, especially the portable units, this is done so that there is less likelihood the condensate collector pan will fill up except in incidents of extreme humidity. Window units are doing so to prevent annoying drips on apartments or people below. The condensate evaporates when it hits the condenser which enhances heat transfer to the atmosphere. I have two such units in my house that never have to be emptied or drip. The window unit accomplishes this in the design of the fan shroud that directs cooling air across the condenser. A low pressure area is created at the bottom of the shroud where condensate from the evaporator is collected and is drawn into the fan where the blades "atomize" the liquid and then through the condenser.
Sure would be nice to no longer have the "dribble" across the roof and down the side of a coach or trailer. I just bought a 2018 Flagstaff Micro-Lite so I'll look at how they deal with the issue.
I have noticed that they do a much better job of dealing with the water resulting from defrosting in the refrigerator. An outside drain for a change rather than a collection pan near the heating element.
