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Re: Buying a new split system air conditioner
Reply #45 - Oct 23^rd, 2015 at 5:44pm

Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2015 at 4:24pm:

Have you got one yet?

An efficient housewife would have had this organised months ago, well before summer is upon us. You needed it to be supplied and installed before October.

You may well lose your #1 Housewife and Mummy Award over this dithering.

I like all the planning and reconsiderings.
That's where all the fun is.

Once you've decided and paid the deposit ........... well, that's it.

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Re: Buying a new split system air conditioner
Reply #46 - Oct 23^rd, 2015 at 8:11pm

Johnsmith wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2015 at 3:02pm:

Lisa Jones wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2015 at 8:45am:

Johnsmith wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2015 at 8:17am:

Sprintcyclist wrote on Oct 22^nd, 2015 at 11:23pm:

Lisa Jones wrote on Oct 22^nd, 2015 at 10:44pm:

Sprintcyclist wrote on Oct 22^nd, 2015 at 10:40pm:

I had a look at the multi head systems.
For a variety of reasons, not a good idea.

Oh...ok

Well, that's just made your decision making easier.
A multihead system is not significantly cheaper.
It is significantly more complex.
It is less efficient, less suited to what you want and less reliable.
If it has a problem, you have a REAL problem as it is a rarity.

The general concensus here is mitsubishi or diakyn split systems. 1 or 2 of them.
They take a long time to install. bank on 2 days.
You'll be very happy with either.

How so? I could get a multi head unit to do 3 bedrooms for $5k, ducted would cost me over 10k. with a multi, I can turn it on in the room I am using and leave the others off.

I don't think a multi will suit Lisa's purposes, but I think they're a good option for someone who already has air in the living areas and wants to put air into the bedrooms. It's certainly better and cheaper than a compressor for each room.

Ok John, Sprint etc.....I really need to wrap this up today.

1. I'm buying a split system air conditioner system. It has to be split system. Can't be ducted.

2. It must service an open plan area consisting of a lounge room, dining room, kitchen oh and I just remembered.....these are exposed to a hallway AND vestibule area....and a current study/office (soon to become Mum's new bedroom). So in essence, all of Mum's downstairs areas.

2. The bedrooms are all upstairs. They don't require anything.

3. The system has to be quiet, easy to operate, and energy efficient. Mum needs to be able to confidently use the remote control on her own.

4. It must be a reliable brand/model. I'm not prepared to go through this shyte again...nor do I need ongoing breakdown hassles.

5. Price of system is irrelevant. I have that under control. I know how to negotiate. That's my forte lol.

6. Installation costs are also irrelevant. I have electricians and plumbers on tap here lol. Again...I can get all that done at a good price.

7. I think I might need 2 split systems. Can I really get away with just 1? I don't know that I can. It may leave pockets of warm zones here and there which is very unhealthy.

8. Thanks for your help guys. I really mean it. My husband is absolutely useless when it comes to anything practical. He's a man of the suit, pen and laptop. The same now applies to my 2 useless brothers.

Anyway....

you need the total floor area you want cooled. One split system will be enough if you buy one big enough. Once you have the floor area your local air con retailer will be able to tell you which one you need.

Yep. This afternoon, we went over to Mum's place to measure the floor area which needs to be cooled.

Tomorrow, we're buying the damn thing.

Thanks for all your tips and advice.

Things should be ok now.

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Re: Buying a new split system air conditioner
Reply #47 - Oct 24^th, 2015 at 9:01am

Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2015 at 4:24pm:

Have you got one yet?

An efficient housewife would have had this organised months ago, well before summer is upon us. You needed it to be supplied and installed before October.

You may well lose your #1 Housewife and Mummy Award over this dithering.

Another way Pansi would have to just roughly measured up, gone to Harvey Norman - there is one near hurstville - and told them that there is a two bedroom unit that needs A/C. Needs to consider is that the unit is near a busy road and also houses a red hot internet router that is in operation 24 hours a day.

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Re: Buying a new split system air conditioner
Reply #48 - Oct 24^th, 2015 at 9:12am

Vic wrote on Oct 24^th, 2015 at 9:01am:

Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2015 at 4:24pm:

Have you got one yet?

An efficient housewife would have had this organised months ago, well before summer is upon us. You needed it to be supplied and installed before October.

You may well lose your #1 Housewife and Mummy Award over this dithering.

Another way Pansi would have to just roughly measured up, gone to Harvey Norman - there is one near hurstville - and told them that there is a two bedroom unit that needs A/C. Needs to consider is that the unit is near a busy road and also houses a red hot internet router that is in operation 24 hours a day.

In the REAL world, yes......how undramatic that would be.

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Re: Buying a new split system air conditioner
Reply #49 - Oct 24^th, 2015 at 9:28am

Lisa Jones wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2015 at 8:11pm:

Johnsmith wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2015 at 3:02pm:

Lisa Jones wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2015 at 8:45am:

Johnsmith wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2015 at 8:17am:

Sprintcyclist wrote on Oct 22^nd, 2015 at 11:23pm:

Lisa Jones wrote on Oct 22^nd, 2015 at 10:44pm:

Sprintcyclist wrote on Oct 22^nd, 2015 at 10:40pm:

I had a look at the multi head systems.
For a variety of reasons, not a good idea.

Oh...ok

Well, that's just made your decision making easier.
A multihead system is not significantly cheaper.
It is significantly more complex.
It is less efficient, less suited to what you want and less reliable.
If it has a problem, you have a REAL problem as it is a rarity.

The general concensus here is mitsubishi or diakyn split systems. 1 or 2 of them.
They take a long time to install. bank on 2 days.
You'll be very happy with either.

How so? I could get a multi head unit to do 3 bedrooms for $5k, ducted would cost me over 10k. with a multi, I can turn it on in the room I am using and leave the others off.

I don't think a multi will suit Lisa's purposes, but I think they're a good option for someone who already has air in the living areas and wants to put air into the bedrooms. It's certainly better and cheaper than a compressor for each room.

Ok John, Sprint etc.....I really need to wrap this up today.

1. I'm buying a split system air conditioner system. It has to be split system. Can't be ducted.

2. It must service an open plan area consisting of a lounge room, dining room, kitchen oh and I just remembered.....these are exposed to a hallway AND vestibule area....and a current study/office (soon to become Mum's new bedroom). So in essence, all of Mum's downstairs areas.

2. The bedrooms are all upstairs. They don't require anything.

3. The system has to be quiet, easy to operate, and energy efficient. Mum needs to be able to confidently use the remote control on her own.

4. It must be a reliable brand/model. I'm not prepared to go through this shyte again...nor do I need ongoing breakdown hassles.

5. Price of system is irrelevant. I have that under control. I know how to negotiate. That's my forte lol.

6. Installation costs are also irrelevant. I have electricians and plumbers on tap here lol. Again...I can get all that done at a good price.

7. I think I might need 2 split systems. Can I really get away with just 1? I don't know that I can. It may leave pockets of warm zones here and there which is very unhealthy.

8. Thanks for your help guys. I really mean it. My husband is absolutely useless when it comes to anything practical. He's a man of the suit, pen and laptop. The same now applies to my 2 useless brothers.

Anyway....

you need the total floor area you want cooled. One split system will be enough if you buy one big enough. Once you have the floor area your local air con retailer will be able to tell you which one you need.

Yep. This afternoon, we went over to Mum's place to measure the floor area which needs to be cooled.

Tomorrow, we're buying the damn thing.

Thanks for all your tips and advice.

Things should be ok now.

Got everything sorted through the Good Guys.

They've got great deals on split system air conditioners atm.

Awwww, what a pity the 2 lazy and unemployed trolls hovering about in this topic like blowflies and who can't afford anything....will just have to sit back and sweat it out this Summer ... yet again Grin

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Re: Buying a new split system air conditioner
Reply #50 - Oct 24^th, 2015 at 11:23am

Lisa Jones wrote on Oct 24^th, 2015 at 9:28am:

Got everything sorted through the Good Guys.

They've got great deals on split system air conditioners atm.

Awwww, what a pity the 2 lazy and unemployed trolls hovering about in this topic like blowflies and who can't afford anything....will just have to sit back and sweat it out this Summer ... yet again Grin

well done Lisa .
I have bought things from the good guys before.
They are good.

What did you end up with ?
I'm pretty sure they come out first to confirm the model will be correct.

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Re: Buying a new split system air conditioner
Reply #51 - Oct 24^th, 2015 at 2:52pm

Lisa is starting to sound like longy, he thinks he's special because he has a mortgage.

There's absolutely nothing special about having air conditioning Lisa.....it's been around like......forever.

You should have got mama air con long before this. Are you a neglectful daughter? No wonder she's sick, she's been sweltering all these years with a little $12 fan.

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Re: Buying a new split system air conditioner
Reply #53 - Oct 24^th, 2015 at 3:38pm

Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Oct 24^th, 2015 at 2:52pm:

Lisa is starting to sound like longy, he thinks he's special because he has a mortgage.

There's absolutely nothing special about having air conditioning Lisa.....it's been around like......forever.

You should have got mama air con long before this. Are you a neglectful daughter? No wonder she's sick, she's been sweltering all these years with a little $12 fan.

what sort of mother are you? expecting your kids to buy your air conditioner for you .... buy your own.

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Reply #54 - Oct 24^th, 2015 at 3:47pm

John Smith wrote on Oct 24^th, 2015 at 3:38pm:

Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Oct 24^th, 2015 at 2:52pm:

Lisa is starting to sound like longy, he thinks he's special because he has a mortgage.

There's absolutely nothing special about having air conditioning Lisa.....it's been around like......forever.

You should have got mama air con long before this. Are you a neglectful daughter? No wonder she's sick, she's been sweltering all these years with a little $12 fan.

what sort of mother are you? expecting your kids to buy your air conditioner for you .... buy your own.

Exactly. Anyone who owns their own home two floor home outright ought go and get their own. Fancy waiting for one of your kids to do it for you.

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Reply #55 - Oct 24^th, 2015 at 3:49pm

Aussie wrote on Oct 24^th, 2015 at 3:47pm:

John Smith wrote on Oct 24^th, 2015 at 3:38pm:

Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Oct 24^th, 2015 at 2:52pm:

Lisa is starting to sound like longy, he thinks he's special because he has a mortgage.

There's absolutely nothing special about having air conditioning Lisa.....it's been around like......forever.

You should have got mama air con long before this. Are you a neglectful daughter? No wonder she's sick, she's been sweltering all these years with a little $12 fan.

what sort of mother are you? expecting your kids to buy your air conditioner for you .... buy your own.

Exactly. Anyone who owns their own home two floor home outright ought go and get their own. Fancy waiting for one of your kids to do it for you.

see Pansi, even Aussie agrees that you were sponging off your kids Cheesy

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Re: Buying a new split system air conditioner
Reply #56 - Oct 24^th, 2015 at 4:41pm

John Smith wrote on Oct 24^th, 2015 at 3:49pm:

Aussie wrote on Oct 24^th, 2015 at 3:47pm:

John Smith wrote on Oct 24^th, 2015 at 3:38pm:

Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Oct 24^th, 2015 at 2:52pm:

Lisa is starting to sound like longy, he thinks he's special because he has a mortgage.

There's absolutely nothing special about having air conditioning Lisa.....it's been around like......forever.

You should have got mama air con long before this. Are you a neglectful daughter? No wonder she's sick, she's been sweltering all these years with a little $12 fan.

what sort of mother are you? expecting your kids to buy your air conditioner for you .... buy your own.

Exactly. Anyone who owns their own home two floor home outright ought go and get their own. Fancy waiting for one of your kids to do it for you.

see Pansi, even Aussie agrees that you were sponging off your kids Cheesy

Like Lisa, my little suckers fall for it every time Grin

poor mama

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Re: Buying a new split system air conditioner
Reply #57 - Oct 24^th, 2015 at 4:43pm

Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Oct 24^th, 2015 at 4:41pm:

John Smith wrote on Oct 24^th, 2015 at 3:49pm:

Aussie wrote on Oct 24^th, 2015 at 3:47pm:

John Smith wrote on Oct 24^th, 2015 at 3:38pm:

Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Oct 24^th, 2015 at 2:52pm:

Lisa is starting to sound like longy, he thinks he's special because he has a mortgage.

There's absolutely nothing special about having air conditioning Lisa.....it's been around like......forever.

You should have got mama air con long before this. Are you a neglectful daughter? No wonder she's sick, she's been sweltering all these years with a little $12 fan.

what sort of mother are you? expecting your kids to buy your air conditioner for you .... buy your own.

Exactly. Anyone who owns their own home two floor home outright ought go and get their own. Fancy waiting for one of your kids to do it for you.

see Pansi, even Aussie agrees that you were sponging off your kids Cheesy

Like Lisa, my little suckers fall for it every time Grin

poor mama

you raised them well then Cheesy

I've been telling my 6 yr old for years that he has to be a doctor and buy daddy a ferrari when he grows up ... so far it's working, he's determined to buy ma a Ferrari ...

I'm not hopeful it will last though Cheesy

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Reply #58 - Oct 24^th, 2015 at 4:58pm

John Smith wrote on Oct 24^th, 2015 at 4:43pm:

you raised them well then I've been telling my 6 yr old for years that he has to be a doctor and buy daddy a ferrari when he grows up ... so far it's working, he's determined to buy ma a Ferrari ... I'm not hopeful it will last though

Get him coached in soccer, that way when the EPL sign him up he can buy you and the rest of the family anything your heart desires!
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Reply #59 - Oct 24^th, 2015 at 4:59pm

John Smith wrote on Oct 24^th, 2015 at 4:43pm:

Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Oct 24^th, 2015 at 4:41pm:

John Smith wrote on Oct 24^th, 2015 at 3:49pm:

Aussie wrote on Oct 24^th, 2015 at 3:47pm:

John Smith wrote on Oct 24^th, 2015 at 3:38pm:

Ex Dame Pansi wrote on Oct 24^th, 2015 at 2:52pm:

Lisa is starting to sound like longy, he thinks he's special because he has a mortgage.

There's absolutely nothing special about having air conditioning Lisa.....it's been around like......forever.

You should have got mama air con long before this. Are you a neglectful daughter? No wonder she's sick, she's been sweltering all these years with a little $12 fan.

what sort of mother are you? expecting your kids to buy your air conditioner for you .... buy your own.

Exactly. Anyone who owns their own home two floor home outright ought go and get their own. Fancy waiting for one of your kids to do it for you.

see Pansi, even Aussie agrees that you were sponging off your kids Cheesy

Like Lisa, my little suckers fall for it every time Grin

poor mama

you raised them well then Cheesy

I've been telling my 6 yr old for years that he has to be a doctor and buy daddy a ferrari when he grows up ... so far it's working, he's determined to buy ma a Ferrari ...

I'm not hopeful it will last though Cheesy

They're so sweet.

Then they grow up.

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