It's too hot :(
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the insane level of pollen also means having the windows open in the mornings to cool the house down is killing me.
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Going to be havoc for asthmatics and hay fever sufferers when it’s stormy. The pollen breaks up into smaller particles. So inhale more and asthmatics the pollen goes further into the lungs.
Called thunder pollen.
Take your meds!
Called thunder pollen.
Take your meds!
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I'm down to my 10.5tog duvet. It's nice being able to sleep with the window open again.
Thinking of getting one of these for the bedroom to tide us over until we get a full split unit.
www.screwfix.com
Should cool the bedroom down nicely.
Blyss A018I-12CH Reversible Air Conditioner 12,000BTU - Screwfix
Order online at Screwfix.com. Reversible air conditioner with 4 functions: cooling, heating, dehumidification and ventilation, to create a comfortable climate. Fan offers 3 speeds for air flow and 24-hour timer provides optimum comfort every day. Features hidden display in front panel with...
Should cool the bedroom down nicely.
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Are those energy efficient?Thinking of getting one of these for the bedroom to tide us over until we get a full split unit.
Blyss A018I-12CH Reversible Air Conditioner 12,000BTU - Screwfix
Order online at Screwfix.com. Reversible air conditioner with 4 functions: cooling, heating, dehumidification and ventilation, to create a comfortable climate. Fan offers 3 speeds for air flow and 24-hour timer provides optimum comfort every day. Features hidden display in front panel with...
Should cool the bedroom down nicely.
Says A reading so can't be terrible, who cares anyway only for the odd night and for an hour or two to cool the room down then switch it off.
From a guy in the review section...
Room cooling capacity: 27 m2
Power consumption cooling: 1.4 kWh
Power consumption heating: 1.2 kWh
Noise rating: 65 dB
so about 45p an hour at July's 30p KWh cap
Yea ours is hideously loud, the compressor sounds like a rusty old tractor at some points, so it'd be impossible to sleep with. But running it for an hour or two before sleep will really cool the room down. Just a shame we have to sacrifice the en-suite to the exhaust heat
10.5 tog is my winter duvet. Been on the 4.5 for about a month now.
I ran a 3.5kw one last year for over 50 hours straight when we had that 40c weekend last year, worth every penny.
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Just a shame we have to sacrifice the en-suite to the exhaust heat
This is the only issue with the mobile units - have you tried the window exhaust kits? They're not perfect, but better than exhausting inside.
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I've considered them but they look a bit of a faff.
We got a 5m foil-lined hose that we run from the back of the unit. It's long enough that it goes through the en-suite, and dangles way out of the window. The only issue is the hose itself is still leaking heat into the room, plus the fact we have to open a window which is letting in the hotter air from outside. I know a window kit might reduce this a bit, but the window will still be open.
I'll be investing in a two-unit split as soon as we can, so we can have the bedroom and computer room cooled silently
Jesus wept, I changed to my 4.5 3 weeks ago. Feels like a sheet in comparison to the 10.5
Oh FFS, what's with adding Thunder to everything these days - "thunder snow", "thunder pollen".... I think I'll go have a Thunder Fart
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That's it, air cons on.
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I've considered them but they look a bit of a faff.
We got a 5m foil-lined hose that we run from the back of the unit. It's long enough that it goes through the en-suite, and dangles way out of the window. The only issue is the hose itself is still leaking heat into the room, plus the fact we have to open a window which is letting in the hotter air from outside. I know a window kit might reduce this a bit, but the window will still be open.
I'll be investing in a two-unit split as soon as we can, so we can have the bedroom and computer room cooled silently
They are to be fair, but they do seal the entire window opening so long as you get the correct size. We have our unit right next to the window so the heat doesn't have far to travel to the outside.