Redwhiteandblue
Member
Hey smart folks of the forum, here's an electric question regarding these new A/C units that come with an "INVERTER" feature.
I've window shopping for a new ac unit and the newer models all have an "inverter" feature on them. they claim to use 60% less power because the compressor does not shut on and off, cause this magic inverter thing does it's trick. I don't really understand it.
Anyway, my question is regarding all these energy saving features in general and also specifically to the inverter units.
I think A/C units "save" power when they reach a target temperature and then shut off or take a break until the temperature rises above the pre set range. This might work fine for humans sleeping, or being inactive because there is really not that much effort/work for the a/c unit to do.
Will these power saving features, will an inverter unit that claims to draw 800-1000 W be able to save me money inside a grow room with high pressure sodium lights that give off constant heat.
The constant heat part makes me think, that the power saving features will never be able to kick in because the constant heat won't let it take a long break compared to a human sleeping where there's not that much heat exchange.
Any insight, help or links would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
I've window shopping for a new ac unit and the newer models all have an "inverter" feature on them. they claim to use 60% less power because the compressor does not shut on and off, cause this magic inverter thing does it's trick. I don't really understand it.
Anyway, my question is regarding all these energy saving features in general and also specifically to the inverter units.
I think A/C units "save" power when they reach a target temperature and then shut off or take a break until the temperature rises above the pre set range. This might work fine for humans sleeping, or being inactive because there is really not that much effort/work for the a/c unit to do.
Will these power saving features, will an inverter unit that claims to draw 800-1000 W be able to save me money inside a grow room with high pressure sodium lights that give off constant heat.
The constant heat part makes me think, that the power saving features will never be able to kick in because the constant heat won't let it take a long break compared to a human sleeping where there's not that much heat exchange.
Any insight, help or links would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!