- Q: If we run the SolCool (3 ton) entirely and only on grid power, how much is the exact Wattage it uses? According to the videos its 100Wh?
A: 1300 watts
- Q: In the Internet the system is specified as a 2 ton system, your current material specifies 3 tons, could you just clarify what the exact capacity of refrigeration is? (does 1 ton equal 12'000 BTU/h or 13'440BTU/h in your calculations)
A: 2.2 ton w/additional CFM’s
- Q: How much humidity will the SolCool remove if the relative humidity is around 71-85%?
It removes 20% humidity.
- Q: For an air duct installation, if done, What is in your experience the maximum length of the ducts before you lose cooling capacity or air speed?
About 25ft
- Q: What is your recommended maximum length of wiring before the direct current loses too much power? (In case of ceiling fan, lighting and solar panel-battery pack distance).
100-125ft
- Q: Is the solar panel included with the unit?
No
- Q: What are the specifics for the Solar panel connection besides watt,amps?
12 volt D/C
- Q: What is the expected lifetime of the overall system?
15 years
- Q: Could you provide a list of all spare parts pricing?
Yes
- Q: Can the wet pads be cleaned or are they entirely replaced?
They need to be replaced
- Q: Is the battery protected from discharging below the 50% optimalpoint?
Yes
- Q: Can the battery power be extended by simply adding additional battery packs and higher capacity solar panels? Will that require changes to the SolCool electrical system?
We can extend battery power with no electrical changes
- Q: Can you clarify what role of the Cool guard is? Is it optional or integral? And what its purpose is?
It helps maintain water temperature
- Q: What is the water tank used for specifically?
It is used where no water source is available.
- Q: What is the specific water consumption of the system, if any?
It consumes approximately 5 gallons per week.
- Q: For the 100% return install, does that mean that the SolCool will absolutely draw no additional air form outside?
Yes
- Q: What is the weight and dimension of a SolCool?
It weighs 300 lbs and measures 3x3 ft²
- Q: Is it an evaporative system?
It uses a compressor to chill water not evaporation
- Q: Can the unit run from a large battery bank or exclusively from the included battery?
It can run from a large battery bank
- Q: What is the unit’s power rating at what duty cycle?
1300 watts at 100% duty cycle.
- Q: What is the maximum water quality needed? Is tap water ok? Does it need to be filtered? Softened? Distilled?
Tap water is fine
- Q: List of components, installation check list, tools required for maintenance and commissioning.
Standard A/C maintenance tools
- Q: What is the minimum output air temperature that this machine can obtain if outside temperature is 100 degrees F with atmospheric relative humidity of 40%?
55 degrees Fahrenheit
- Q: How many hours will it operate if only on fully charged battery?
3 hrs D/C side only
- Q: How many liters/gallons of water will it consume per fill? If at all, when do we replace this water?
Continues to water feed for it has a float
- Q: Does the PCM (Phase Change Material) need to be changed, replaced or maintained in any way?
No
- Q: Are there any special skills needed in terms of maintenance/installation/commissioning?
No
- Q: What is the output flow of the air from the blower, draft fan, wind flux in ft/hr³ or m/hr³?
1400 Cfm’s
Support Documents
SolCool 100% Return - Standard Install
Care and Use Manual
Installation Manual Model No. SC024
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