Another concern i need to discuss. About the capacity. We only know capacity as 1hp 1.5hp etc. But are you aware of how do we know if its 1hp just from looking at it? It happened just now, one of our costumers said that their a/c unit is 2.5hp because they ordered it. But when we checked the aircon we found out that it is only 2.0hp. Let me share to you how to know your a/c capacity
2 ways. First is by calculation of Btu. There is an indication in the box or in the aircon unit about cooling capacity. For you to compute the capacity, you have to divide the Btu by 9,000. If that is not exact you should round off or approximate. Example btu is 11,000, divide it by 9,000 and you will get 1.22... Approximately its 1.0hp. And if you get something like 1. 73 its probably 1.5hp 1.76 it will fall for 2.0hp. And so on
Second is by the model of a/c unit also found on the box and a/c units. For example the model of the ac unit is HSN12IST the 2 or 3 digit number in the model is the average btu. Divide it by 9. In this model (LG), 12 is the number indicated. Divide it by 9 you will get approximately 1.5hp. Another is CS/U-S24SKQ (Panasonic) 24 is the number divide it by 9 you get approximately 2.5 hp. (not all brands have the same model number indication it is not advisable. Like daikin. To be sure base it on btu)Â*
Note: Hp (horsepower) is different from Tr (tonner) 3hp is different from 3tr. Remember that hp is btu divide by 9,000. In Tr its btu divide by 12,000.
(3tr = 4hp =36,000btu)
I'll post another guides probably tomorrow. I'll be discussing probably the brands or type of aircon.