Definition: Portable Air Conditioner
A portable air conditioning unit (also known as a spot cooler) is designed to add additional cooling or for temporary use in a location where there is no existing air conditioning. Examples of locations where a spot cooler may be used include offices, aircraft while on the ground, computer rooms, server rooms, and tents or other temporary facilities.
As a portable air conditioning unit, the operation is similar to a window air conditioner, it pulls air into a condenser, cools it, and circulates it back into the room. However the unit is typically on wheels and in a self contained cabinet making for ease of portability. Like any air conditioning unit, a portable air conditioner’s performance capabilities are measured in British Thermal Units (BTU). Most spot coolers range from 12,000 BTU to 100,000 BTU although some large commercial units can go up to 1,000,000 BTU or more. Note that 12,000 BTU is also known as 1 Ton of cooling capacity.
A portable air conditioner cools and dehumidifies a room or area of a building where either no air conditioning exists or additional air conditioning is required. Some large industrial buildings have areas where no air conditioning exists or central air conditioning units fail. A portable air conditioner can provide localized or temporary cooling. Rooms with large amounts of electronic equipment such as server rooms, computer rooms, and media rooms generate excessive heat. A portable air conditioner can solve this problem as well.
Many hospitals, as well as other businesses, elect to use a portable air conditioner for emergency purposes.
A portable air conditioner may also be used to cool a home. In homes with no central air conditioning, usually cooler climates, an owner or tenant may choose to use a portable air conditioner. Although a portable air conditioner may cost more than a window unit it may provide greater flexibility, efficiency and less effort to install and use.
What is a spot cooler ?
A spot cooler is a portable air conditioning unit designed to add additional cooling or for temporary use in a location where there is no existing air conditioning. Examples of locations where a spot cooler may be used include offices, aircraft while on the ground, computer rooms, server rooms, and tents or other temporary facilities.
As a portable air conditioning unit, the operation of a spot cooler is similar to a window air conditioner, it pulls air into a condenser, cools it, and circulates it back into the room. However the unit is typically on wheels and in a self contained cabinet making for ease of portability. Like any air conditioning unit, a spot cooler’s performance capabilities are measured in British Thermal Units (BTU). Most spot coolers range from 12,000 BTU to 100,000 BTU although some large commercial units can go up to 1,000,000 BTU or more. Note that 12,000 BTU is also known as 1 Ton of cooling capacity.
A spot cooler cools and dehumidifies a room or area of a building where either no air conditioning exists or additional air conditioning is required. Some large industrial buildings have areas where no air conditioning exists or central air conditioning units fail. A spot cooler can provide localized or temporary cooling. Rooms with large amounts of electronic equipment such as server rooms, computer rooms, and media rooms generate excessive heat. A spot cooler can solve this problem as well.
Many hospitals, as well as other businesses, elect to use a spot cooler for emergency purposes.
A spot cooler may also be used to cool a home. In homes with no central air conditioning, usually cooler climates, an owner or tenant may choose to use a spot cooler. Although a spot cooler may cost more than a window unit it may provide greater flexibility, efficiency and less effort to install and use.
Portable Air Conditioning Industry Links
Portable Air Conditioning Industry Links
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With millions of products and services at your fingertips, GSA Advantage provides the most convenient one-stop shopping source to meet all your procurement needs. |
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ASHRAE, The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers is an international membership organization of engineers who create the worlds we live in. |
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ITS, formerly ETL Testing Laboratories, has been providing innovative, independent testing to the HVAC/R industry for more than 40 years. Our products are designed and manufactured to meet and/or exceed the strictest standards of safety and performance. |
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The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) is the national trade association representing manufacturers of more than 90 percent of U.S. produced central air-conditioning and commercial refrigeration equipment. |
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HRAI, The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada is a partnership of industry sector organizations that represents HVACR manufacturers, wholesalers and contractors who provide the Canadian public with products and services for indoor comfort and essential refrigeration processes. |
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Dallas BOMA is the professional organization representing the commercial real estate community and related service providers by establishing the industry standard of excellence, through education, advocacy, networking and community involvement. |
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The National Facilities Management and Technology Conference/Exposition (NFM&T) |
Rental Air Conditioner Units from Spot Cooling
Rental Air Conditioner Units from Spot Cooling
Your rental air conditioner needs to be state-of-the-art and available at a moment’s notice. For industrial and server room air conditioning, our ExtraCooler® portable air conditioner rental is an extremely efficient way to solve even the most difficult cooling needs.
Good business means a good contingency plan. Our project managers can visit your site before an emergency occurs to work out a portable cooling plan for you.
We’ll determine all of the mission critical areas of your building that are essential for getting a fast response when a loss of cooling emergency arises. Planning ahead for immediate shipment of rental air conditioner units has proven to be a life saver to many of our clients.
No contingency plan? No problem. Contact us for a rental air conditioner from Spot Cooling Systems. – we understand what it takes to restore full air conditioning in any situation.
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With your rental air conditioner, we will need to know:
- Size of room to be cooled – Length x Width x Height
- Voltage Available – 115, 208/230 or 460
- Type of ceiling – drop down plenum (we will need a place to exhaust heat)
- Where can we drain condensate? Will we need tanks or a pump?
- What kind of equipment is in the room, such as server racks, telephone switching equipment, power supply backups, any types of heat generating equipment and people
Rental Air Conditioner Systems: Sizes and Pricing
| Size | BTU | Voltage | Amps | ||
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| 1 Ton | 11,800 | 115 | 15 | ||
| 1+ Ton | 13,500 | 115 | 20 | ||
| D010 | 10″ Duct | ||||
| P115 | Condensate Pump | ||||
| 1½ Ton | 18,000 | 115 | 20 | ||
| 2 Ton | 24,000 | 208/230/1 | 20 | ||
| D012 | 12″ Duct | ||||
| P115 | Condensate Pump | ||||
| 2½ Ton | 30,000 | 208/230/1 | 30 | ||
| 3 Ton | 36,000 | 208/230/1 | 30 | ||
| D012 | 12″ Duct | ||||
| P115 | Condensate Pump | ||||
| 5 Ton | 60,000 | 208/230/1 | 80 | ||
| 5 Ton | 60,000 | 208/230/3 | 50 | ||
| 5 Ton | 60,000 | 460/3 | 25 | ||
| D018 | 20″ Duct | ||||
| P115 | Condensate Pump | ||||
| TR-04 | 48,000 | 208/230/1 | 30 | ||
| LC-12TON | 150,000 | 208/230/3 | 80 | ||
| LC-20TON | 240,000 | 460/3 | 80 | ||
| TR-30TON | 360,000 | 460/3 | 100 | ||
| Flexible Cold Air Duct Rental | 25 ft. sections | ||||
| Electrical Wire Rental | Various lengths | ||||
In many cases, a rental air conditioner is your best solution. Unmatched reliability and immediate service response is the promise we give with our ExtraCooler® rental air conditioner service.
View our product line – ExtraCooler® portable room air conditioners.
Spot Cooler Accessories: Popular options – pump kits, duct kits, air ducts, ready for immediate shipment.
30 Ton Trailer Mounted Unit in Tent Cooling Application
Our Customers
Our Customers
Cisco Systems, Texas Instruments, GSA, American Airlines, Alliance Capital, AT&T, Guardian Life Insurance, Trammell Crow, T-Mobile, TD Industries, TXU, and the United States Secret Service are just a few of our respected customers that we are privileged to service. Spot Cooling Systems services small and large companies, hospitals, schools, as well as government and military agencies through its GSA contract. Unparalled reliability and service response helps the company generate business from pacesetting companies such as the ones below.
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Accessories
Portable Air Conditioning Accessories
Portable air conditioning spot coolers provided by Spot Cooling Systems, Inc., have various options available for purchase with the unit or can be purchased seperately. Below are some of the most popular options available, and are usually in stock and ready for immediate shipment. Please contact us if you require something not shown here.
Ceiling Duct Kit
Dual Duct Ceiling Panel for EC Series
Includes (2) Ceiling Panels and Dual Ducts
Pricing
DK10-DD – 10″ Ceiling Duct Kit: $285.00
DK12-DD – 12″ Ceiling Duct Kit: $370.00
DK16-DD – 16″ Ceiling Duct Kit: $450.00
DK18-DD – 18″ Ceiling Duct Kit: $525.00
P115 – Condensate Pump Kit
115V Condensate pumps work well with each unit we carry that does not include a pump. Comes with 20 ft. of tubing. Reaches up to 19′ lift.
Pricing
P115 – Condensate Pump Kit: $120.00
Insulated Flexible Cold Air Duct
Pricing
10″ Duct: $3.25/ft or 25 ft. – $ 81.25
12″ Duct: $4.00/ft or 25 ft. – $100.00
16″ Duct: $4.75/ft or 25 ft. – $118.75
18″ Duct: $5.25/ft or 25 ft. – $131.25
20″ Duct: $6.00/ft or 25 ft. – $150.00
Non-Insulated Flexible Cold Air Duct
Pricing
10″ Duct: $2.75/ft or 25 ft. – $ 68.75
12″ Duct: $3.25/ft or 25 ft. – $ 81.25
16″ Duct: $4.00/ft or 25 ft. – $100.00
18″ Duct: $4.75/ft or 25 ft. – $118.75
20″ Duct: $5.25/ft or 25 ft. – $131.25
Portable Air Conditioning – Calculate Size
Portable Air Conditioning – Calculate Size
Things we will need to know to properly size your project:
- Size of room to be cooled – Length x Width x Height
- Voltage Available – 115, 208/230 or 460
- Type of ceiling – drop down plenum (we will need a place to exhaust heat)
- Where can we drain condensate? Will we need tanks or a pump?
- What kind of equipment is in the room, such as server racks, telephone switching equipment, power supply backups, any types of heat generating equipment and people.
- Are there any windows in the room?
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