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Difference: Residential and Commercial Portable Air Conditioner
Posted by: | CommentsWhat is the difference between a residential and commercial portable air conditioner ?
Residential units are unsuitable and will not work for commercial buildings. A residential portable air conditioner has plastic housing, small condensate tanks, or they evaporate the condensation on the unit’s hot coils, exhausting it into the warm air discharge duct. A window to exhaust the warm air created by the air conditioner is required to create actual air conditioning because air conditioners create more hot air than they do cold air. Because electrical amperage is limited in residences, the residential portable units are typically available in no more than 12,000 BTU’s (1 Ton of cooling capacity). The commercial wheeled portable air conditioners will have larger condensate tanks than residential units, in addition the commercial units tend to have sturdier sheet metal cabinets or housings.
What is a spot cooler ?
Posted by: | CommentsA 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.
Spot Cooling Systems, Inc.
Posted by: | CommentsCommercial Use Only
We Do Not Rent to Residential Applications or Homes
We rent, lease and sell its a complete line of ExtraCooler® Portable Air Conditioners to commercial customers world wide. We know every portable air conditioner application is different, and offer the appropriate portable air conditioner or spot cooler for the job.
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Definition: Portable Air Conditioner
Posted by: | CommentsA 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.
Portable Air Conditioning – Calculate Size
Posted by: | CommentsPortable 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?
Accessories
Posted by: | CommentsPortable 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
Our Customers
Posted by: | CommentsOur 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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Contact Us
Posted by: | CommentsExtraCooler® Spot Coolers – Made in the U.S.A.
Spot Cooling Systems welcomes you to our site. Since 1984, our Company has provided portable air conditioners and spot coolers on demand throughout Texas, the United States and around the world. The units are used for hospitals, computer rooms and high rise buildings. But our customers think of new uses for the portable units every day. Let us know how you plan to use a portable air conditioner. Call Today
(Commercial buildings only. Sorry, our equipment is not suitable for residential use)
1-800-683-7768
M/WBE Certified
GSA Contract # GS-21F-0001M
Our Locations
Locally, we serve the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, San Antonio, Houston, and Carrollton, Texas. We ship our ExtraCoolers® around the world, and handle crisis cooling situations with expertise and speed.
Call toll free at 800-683-7768, or contact any of our following locations:
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We take pride in giving our customers personal attention and for providing “turn-key” solutions for your cooling needs. Contact Spot Cooling Systems, Inc. for the full range of ExtraCooler® quality products. Our licensed experts are at your service 24 hours a day.
Our Customers
Our valued customers include top Fortune 500 companies, mid-sized companies, schools, government, and military agencies. Leading edge companies such as Cisco Systems, Texas Instruments, EMC, American Airlines, Alliance Capital, AT&T, Guardian Life and TXU have relied on our fast-acting service. We are constantly finding better ways to solve dilemmas, wherever heat affects assets or personnel. Underscoring flexibility and cost-effectiveness for twenty years, Spot Cooling’s customers find more and more uses for our spot coolers every day.
Our Commitment
Spot Cooling has been a pioneer in the perfection of portable air conditioners. As one of the early developers in portable air conditioner rental and sales, we recognized the need for improvement in the existing spot coolers on the market. To meet the need for high-quality American-made products showcasing the latest technology, Spot Cooling Systems created the highly versatile ExtraCooler line of spot coolers. We have earned a distinguished reputation for steadfast service and unmatched value.
ExtraCooler® Spot Coolers
Our ExtraCooler® spot coolers consist of portable, self-contained, supplemental air-conditioning units in an air cooled design. The ExtraCooler® truly answers industry’s skyrocketing need for supplementing existing cooling systems as well as for emergency back-up and after hours cooling. All new ExtraCoolers® come standard with 90 day parts and labor (1 yr. on compressor), available 3 yr. extended warranty.