An air conditioner is a system designed to cool the air in rooms. Today there are many varieties of these units. One option is column air conditioners. A distinctive feature is that they are not mounted in the wall, but on the floor. The name comes from its characteristic appearance, comparable to a pipe or column.
Before purchasing, everyone is interested in the benefits of column air conditioners. But first you need to know how the system works. After all, it may be necessary to purchase additional components (for example, to drain condensate). Not every unit connects to a simple outlet. Sometimes a reinforced network is required.
Good qualities
After studying the information from the manufacturer and buyers, it becomes clear that there are many positive aspects:
- Maximum air cooling. It is believed that the basis of all cooling installations is the evaporator grate. The larger it is, the workmore efficient. In a column-type air conditioner, this unit has the largest dimensional indicators. It turns out that when cooling the wall-mounted unit, the calculation is for 50 square meters, but the column installation can handle 200 squares.
- Comparison between dimensions and work process. Externally, the column is a geometric figure, which has a perfect comparison between the base area and the volume created inside. In such a unit, not only the grill is hidden, but also a high-quality, high-power fan. In terms of size, the system will occupy a maximum of one square meter of area. But it is unpretentious and easily finds itself in an unnecessary corner, performing the task of forcing cold air.
- How does the power of columned air conditioners affect energy consumption? This unit works to the maximum and produces the desired cooling or heating indicators. As a result, its efficiency is very high. And the generation takes place in the range from 7 to 29 kW.
- Split system of this design has its own direction. It blows cooled air streams only upwards, which is very convenient. If we turn to physics, then cold air flows gradually settle to the bottom due to the difference in density with warm air. This method of cooling eliminates the presence of drafts that cause discomfort to people in this room.
Scope of application
By its positive qualities, it is clear that column cooling devices are a worthy representative among split systems. They are found today in many organizations and enterprises. On theOn the market, this design is presented in a wide range from different manufacturers who are trying to constantly supplement the models and improve them. This is where columned air conditioners are most often found (including Hisense):
- Large airports.
- Educational institutions.
- He alth buildings.
They are also purchased by other enterprises that have large halls, halls and other places for gathering mass numbers of people.
Device
Not so long ago, industrial cooling units were used in such buildings. But a column air conditioner is a split system that has a simpler device. The difference is mainly in appearance. And the interior is comparable to standard wall models.
It should be noted that such a unit has the following components:
- Indoor unit. It's a fan to help cool the wind out
- Evaporator grill. It reduces the temperature of the streams coming from the air supply.
- Pipes carrying compound refrigerant. In addition, control units for the entire installation (automatic control) can also be located here. The piping is the connecting element that is related to the indoor unit.
- Capacitor. Its task is to convert freon from liquid to gaseous state and vice versa.
- Compressor. It pushes masses between internal devices.
- Fan. It is an essential element in 60G Electrolux column air conditioners. It provides cooling for hidden elements.
Do not forget that there is another important component. This is a drainage system. With the help of it, water is collected from the cold evaporator grate into the drain. Condensation is removed by built-in devices, although many make additional construction.
Everyone knows that during the operation of such split systems, condensate is sure to come out. Therefore, even at the planning level, it is necessary to determine where it will flow. Of course, each device has its own nozzles, but sometimes they are not enough.
How much does it cost to install?
To plan a budget, you need to understand in advance how much a split system of this magnitude will cost. It will be more expensive than a standard unit, but the work is more efficient. Much attention is drawn. The first is the required performance. The cost is affected by the power indicator, but a lot also depends on the brand. It turns out that a branded model from a manufacturer that has been on the market for more than one year will be more expensive than a similar unit from an unknown supplier. This is no surprise anymore, so the manufacturer can be anyone who trusts anyone.
LG
LG column air conditioner will be expensive. Depending on the characteristics and power, the price varies from 70 to 250 thousand rubles. Although there are cheaper options in this lineup, they also have a smaller set of characteristics.
LG P03LH is within 80 thousand rubles. It supplies a little more than 8 kW of thermal power. This is enough for a room in85 square meters. In the kit, everyone will find good replacement filters, and such a unit will be located on an area of 0.15 square meters.
But a representative of the same brand, but with the name P08LH will already cost more than 200 thousand rubles. The unit with a capacity of 21 kW can work on the supply of cooling and heat. Designed for areas up to 200 square meters. The unit gives good performance, while it does not take up much space (about 0.5 square meters). Suitable for halls, halls and large rooms with a huge crowd of people.
General Climate
A good model can be called from the General Climate brand. They have several basic models with different characteristics of the cooling area. There are those that can also supply warm air currents. Although they have a small minus.
So, they can't work on a simple power grid. For this device to function properly, you must have a three-phase network.
In conclusion
So, we found out what a split column system is. It is clear that when choosing a column-floor air conditioner, you should pay attention to its characteristics and manufacturer. The connection method, as it became clear, is of great importance. In general, all of them work as efficiently as possible, help not only to cool, but also to heat large areas. In a small residential building, such installations are not always relevant, but with a huge area, they simply cannot be dispensed with.
