Drain heating
Air conditioning operation in winter
Modern air conditioners consist of an indoor and outdoor unit. They operate in cooling and heating mode. In summer, air conditioning is used to create comfortable conditions in the heat, they cool the room, and in autumn and winter they warm up. But few people know that for more productive work on heating in cold low temperatures, the split system needs help, for this there is a winter kit. One of such important accessories for air conditioner operation in winter is drainage heating . Consider the example of low-temperature sets Neoclima !
What do you need to keep your air conditioner running in winter?
Typically, the manufacturer indicates at what temperature the air conditioner can be turned on in winter, the indicator may vary depending on the type of system and refrigerant. Heating causes condensation to form. In winter, temperatures are sometimes lower than the air conditioner allows. Therefore, the outdoor unit of the kit freezes itself. The condensate turns into ice, namely into a pan and a heat exchanger. This usually prevents the fan from rotating normally, which in turn causes the compressor to lock up. And if you use the air conditioner for heating in such conditions, then there is every chance that the air conditioner will simply break. That is why the following is used:
1. Heated drain
2. Crankcase heating
3. Fan speed controller
4. Thermostat
The low-temperature, "winter" set is designed to ensure the operation of the air conditioner in the cooling mode at an ambient temperature of up to -25°C.
• The maximum fan current of the outdoor unit of the air conditioner is 2A.
• Phase control according to sensor temperature and selected mode from 0% from 40% to 100%.
Drain heating
Drainage heater Neoclima 1200-60 - Drainage heating power - 60 W, length - 1.2 and 2 meters. This solves the problem of draining condensate during cold periods from the sump of the domestic air conditioner or from the drain pipe of the indoor unit.
crankcase heating
The crankcase heater solves the problem of starting a cold compressor. The oil heats up in the crankcase, preventing damage to the compressor. Crankcase heating power 850-60 (30-21) - 40 and 60 watts.
Fan speed controller
Complete with an electronic fan speed controller for the outdoor unit of the EFC 2A air conditioner manufactured by Neoclima, it is recommended to use: Compressor crankcase heater - solves the problem of starting a cold compressor by heating the oil in its crankcase, preventing damage to the compressor. Heating power - 40 and 60 watts. Drain heating - a 1.2 m long wire with a power of 40 W is installed inside the drain tube, which solves the problem of condensate removal during the cold period of the air conditioner, if the drain is brought out.
Thermostat
By using a thermostat in combination with a crankcase heater and/or a drain heater, you control their operation depending on the outside air temperature. This kit is recommended to be installed on household air conditioners that are planned to be actively used for heating. Drainage heating (meaning drainage heating of the outdoor unit sump) prevents the formation of ice in the sump of the outdoor unit, and crankcase heating makes it easier for the compressor to work at sub-zero temperatures, while increasing the service life of the air conditioner. The task of the thermostat is to save energy and extend the life of the heating, because the thermostat will turn on the heating only when it is needed. A thermostat for 1 year of operation can help save from 330 to 600 UAH, and with an increase in the cost of electricity, the savings will only increase.
You can always order a complete winter set on the website https://neoclima.in.ua/en , by following the link .
