Btu Mini

Btu Mini
What is the unit size of the window A / C would be more effective in a room of 280 sq ft?

What is the formula for the size Btu vs. Board? I do not want either oversized or because I do not have many power options and I'm shaking all what I can from (1) 15Amp room circuit.This will also (2) c. fans, mini-refrigerator, (2) small flat-screen televisions, a chain stereo and lights. Because of this and my reluctance to put in another circuit, it should be (close to) exactly the right size unit that possible so that it will work, but not pull too much amperage.

Assuming you do not really want to see the engineering formula for calculating BTU vs. room size, cooling rate, the total temperature drop, etc., see this http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=BuyGuide/AirConditioner.html table includes a table in the middle of the article suggests that your room would be better suited with a capital A 7000 BTU / C. They generally operate about 850 watts. Assuming you are on a 15A circuit, this leaves you with about 500 watts to spread your other fans / / frig TV, etc. If you a hi-fi big, you may need to change your choice of music from "hiphop hot" to "cool rock" to avoid blowing your breaker. LOL. If you add your energy and find it makes you give up too many of your toys, be sure to use a smaller AC or chiller evaporative like this http://www.amazon.com/Sunpentown-Portable-Evaporative-Cooler-purifier/dp/B0007W03IK/ref = pd_bbs_9/102-2621557-3174512? ie = UTF8 & s = home-garden & Qid = 1189064097 & sr = 8-9. This evaporative cooler is only 60 watts, leaving enough power for your other devices. Another advantage is that it is a lot CHEAPER to run an A / C, because there is no compressor (in this comparison, it is about 8x cheaper). Major drawbacks are that it will not cool the room as cold as a CA, you must meet periodically with the cooler water (after several days), and it does not work well in high humidity.

SSBB - HRC - Mini Compilation (July) - 134k feet

Sanyo 16 SEER 9,000 BTU Mini-Split 09KS71 Package
Sanyo 16 SEER 9,000 BTU Mini-Split 09KS71 Package
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Sanyo 16 SEER 12,000 BTU Mini-Split 12KS71 Package
Sanyo 16 SEER 12,000 BTU Mini-Split 12KS71 Package
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Sanyo 16 SEER 18,000 BTU Mini-Split 18KS72 Package
Sanyo 16 SEER 18,000 BTU Mini-Split 18KS72 Package
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24,000 BTU Dual Zone Mini Split Air Conditioner : 2 TON
24,000 BTU Dual Zone Mini Split Air Conditioner : 2 TON
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24000 BTU Dual Zone Ductless Mini Split AC : 12,000 x 2
24000 BTU Dual Zone Ductless Mini Split AC : 12,000 x 2
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Lot of 3 18000 Btu Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump
Lot of 3 18000 Btu Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump
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New 18000 BTU Mini Split Air Conditioning Heating Sys
New 18000 BTU Mini Split Air Conditioning Heating Sys
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New 24000 BTU Mini Split Air Conditioning & Heating Sys
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9000 Btu Air Conditioner Heat Pump ductless mini split
9000 Btu Air Conditioner Heat Pump ductless mini split
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12000 Btu Air Conditioner Heat Pump ductless mini split
12000 Btu Air Conditioner Heat Pump ductless mini split
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10000 BTU mini propane Blue Rhino portable campstove
10000 BTU mini propane Blue Rhino portable campstove
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Dual Zone Ductless Mini Split AC - 22000 BTU Heat Pump
Dual Zone Ductless Mini Split AC - 22000 BTU Heat Pump
Paypal   US $2,299.00
Dual Zone Inverter 24000 BTU Mini Split AC & Heat Pump
Dual Zone Inverter 24000 BTU Mini Split AC & Heat Pump
Paypal   US $2,198.00
24000 BTU Ductless Mini Dual Zone Inverter Split Heater
24000 BTU Ductless Mini Dual Zone Inverter Split Heater
Paypal   US $2,298.00
Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner 25000 BTU Heater AC
Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner 25000 BTU Heater AC
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Inverter Mini Split Air Conditioner 28000 BTU Heat Pump
Inverter Mini Split Air Conditioner 28000 BTU Heat Pump
Paypal   US $1,784.00
24000 BTU Ductless Mini Inverter Split 24,000 Heat Pump
24000 BTU Ductless Mini Inverter Split 24,000 Heat Pump
Paypal   US $1,684.00
18000 BTU Dual Zone Inverter Ductless Mini Split Heater
18000 BTU Dual Zone Inverter Ductless Mini Split Heater
Paypal   US $1,999.45
18,000 BTU Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner, 1.5 Ton
18,000 BTU Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner, 1.5 Ton
Paypal   US $1,498.45
Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner 28000 BTU Heat Pump
Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner 28000 BTU Heat Pump
Paypal   US $1,692.00
12000 BTU Ductless AC - Mini Wall Split Air Conditioner
12000 BTU Ductless AC - Mini Wall Split Air Conditioner
Paypal   US $646.45
Dual Zone Ductless Mini Split AC - 25000 BTU Heat Pump
Dual Zone Ductless Mini Split AC - 25000 BTU Heat Pump
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ENERGY STAR - 18,000 BTU Ductless Mini Split Heat Pump
ENERGY STAR - 18,000 BTU Ductless Mini Split Heat Pump
Paypal   US $1,496.00
24000 BTU Mini Inverter Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump
24000 BTU Mini Inverter Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump
Paypal   US $1,742.00
Dual Zone 18000 BTU AC Heat Pump ductless mini split
Dual Zone 18000 BTU AC Heat Pump ductless mini split
Paypal   US $1,849.00
9,000 BTU Mini-Split Air Conditioning System
9,000 BTU Mini-Split Air Conditioning System
Paypal   US $1,007.00
12,000 BTU Mini-Split Air Conditioning System
12,000 BTU Mini-Split Air Conditioning System
Paypal   US $1,100.00
18,000 BTU Mini-Split Air Conditioning System
18,000 BTU Mini-Split Air Conditioning System
Paypal   US $1,484.00
24,000 BTU Mini-Split Air Conditioning System
24,000 BTU Mini-Split Air Conditioning System
Paypal   US $1,833.80
24,000 BTU Mini-Split Air Conditioning System, 2 zone
24,000 BTU Mini-Split Air Conditioning System, 2 zone
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9,000 BTU Mini-Split Air Conditioning System, 2 zone
9,000 BTU Mini-Split Air Conditioning System, 2 zone
Paypal   US $1,350.00
12,000 BTU Mini-Split Air Conditioning System, 2 zone
12,000 BTU Mini-Split Air Conditioning System, 2 zone
Paypal   US $1,492.00
Dualzone 24,000 BTU Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner
Dualzone 24,000 BTU Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner
Paypal   US $2,198.00
AMVENT 18000 BTU DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER
AMVENT 18000 BTU DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER
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AMVENT 24000 BTU DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER
AMVENT 24000 BTU DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER
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AMVENT 12000 BTU DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER
AMVENT 12000 BTU DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER
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AMVENT 10000 BTU DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER
AMVENT 10000 BTU DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER
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18,000 BTU Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner & Heater
18,000 BTU Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner & Heater
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ENERGY STAR 18000 BTU Ductless Mini Split AC, Heat Pump
ENERGY STAR 18000 BTU Ductless Mini Split AC, Heat Pump
Paypal   US $1,642.00
SeaBreeze 9,000 BTU Ductless Mini-Split Sys. w/ R-410A
SeaBreeze 9,000 BTU Ductless Mini-Split Sys. w/ R-410A
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SeaBreeze 12,000 BTU Ductless Mini-Split Sys. w/ R-410A
SeaBreeze 12,000 BTU Ductless Mini-Split Sys. w/ R-410A
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SeaBreeze 18,000 BTU Ductless Mini-Split Sys. w/ R-410A
SeaBreeze 18,000 BTU Ductless Mini-Split Sys. w/ R-410A
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SeaBreeze 24,000 BTU Ductless Mini-Split Sys. w/ R-410A
SeaBreeze 24,000 BTU Ductless Mini-Split Sys. w/ R-410A
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24000 BTU 2.0 Ton Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner
24000 BTU 2.0 Ton Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner
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Multi Use Mini Dragon Cane Torch -18000 BTU -New
Multi Use Mini Dragon Cane Torch -18000 BTU -New
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18,000 BTU Ductless Mini INVERTER Split AC & Heat Pump
18,000 BTU Ductless Mini INVERTER Split AC & Heat Pump
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18000 Btu Air Conditioner Cool AC ductless mini split
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24,000 Btu Mini Split 410a *Buy Now $1150 Free Shipping
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1 Ton Mini INVERTER Wall Split AC - Heat Pump 12000 BTU
1 Ton Mini INVERTER Wall Split AC - Heat Pump 12000 BTU
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Fujitsu Dual Zone 18000 BTU Mini Split Air Conditioner
Fujitsu Dual Zone 18000 BTU Mini Split Air Conditioner
Paypal   US $2,299.00
MINI SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER 12,000 BTU
MINI SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER 12,000 BTU
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24000 Btu Mini split Ductless Air Conditioner Heat Pump
24000 Btu Mini split Ductless Air Conditioner Heat Pump
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12000 Btu Mini split Ductless Air Conditioner Heat Pump
12000 Btu Mini split Ductless Air Conditioner Heat Pump
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18000 Btu Mini split Ductless Air Conditioner Heat Pump
18000 Btu Mini split Ductless Air Conditioner Heat Pump
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RAMSOND 9000 BTU MINI SPLIT DUCTLESS AIR CONDITIONER
RAMSOND 9000 BTU MINI SPLIT DUCTLESS AIR CONDITIONER
Paypal   US $899.99
12,000 BTU Ductless Mini Wall Split AC, Heat Pump 1 Ton
12,000 BTU Ductless Mini Wall Split AC, Heat Pump 1 Ton
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RAMSOND 18000 BTU MINI SPLIT DUCTLESS AIR CONDITIONER
RAMSOND 18000 BTU MINI SPLIT DUCTLESS AIR CONDITIONER
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9,000 BTU DiamondAir 13 Seer Heat Pump Mini Split 115V
9,000 BTU DiamondAir 13 Seer Heat Pump Mini Split 115V
Paypal   US $750.00
12,000 BTU DiamondAir 13 Seer Heat Pump Mini Split
12,000 BTU DiamondAir 13 Seer Heat Pump Mini Split
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18,000 BTU DiamondAir 13 Seer Heat Pump Mini Split
18,000 BTU DiamondAir 13 Seer Heat Pump Mini Split
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24,000 BTU DiamondAir 13 Seer Heat Pump Mini Split
24,000 BTU DiamondAir 13 Seer Heat Pump Mini Split
Paypal   US $1,050.00
18000 Btu Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump
18000 Btu Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump
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R22 24000 BTU 2 TON DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER
R22 24000 BTU 2 TON DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER
Paypal   US $1,599.99
 9000 Btu AC Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump 3/4T
9000 Btu AC Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump 3/4T
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12000 BTU Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner & Heater
12000 BTU Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner & Heater
Paypal   US $794.00
12,000 BTU Ductless Mini INVERTER Split AC - Heat Pump
12,000 BTU Ductless Mini INVERTER Split AC - Heat Pump
Paypal   US $1,164.00
24000 BTU Dual Zone Ductless Mini Split  AC - Heat Pump
24000 BTU Dual Zone Ductless Mini Split AC - Heat Pump
Paypal   US $2,198.00
18000 BTU Dual Zone Ductless Mini Split air conditioner
18000 BTU Dual Zone Ductless Mini Split air conditioner
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18000 BTU DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER HEAT PUMP
18000 BTU DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT AIR CONDITIONER HEAT PUMP
Paypal   US $1,299.99
9000 BTU Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump
9000 BTU Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump
Paypal   US $744.00
9000 BTU Ductless AC : Mini Wall Split Air Conditioner
9000 BTU Ductless AC : Mini Wall Split Air Conditioner
Paypal   US $631.00
RHEEM MS-HW22JA 22,000 BTU INDOOR MINI SPLIT SYSTEM
RHEEM MS-HW22JA 22,000 BTU INDOOR MINI SPLIT SYSTEM
Paypal   US $220.00
12000 BTU Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner - 1 Ton
12000 BTU Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner - 1 Ton
Paypal   US $1,241.00
 Mini Split System NEW 23 SEER Isee Sensor 12,000 BTU
Mini Split System NEW 23 SEER Isee Sensor 12,000 BTU
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36,000 BTU Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner, 3 TON
36,000 BTU Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner, 3 TON
Paypal   US $6,042.00
5 Ton Dual Zone Mini Split Air Conditioner : 60,000 BTU
5 Ton Dual Zone Mini Split Air Conditioner : 60,000 BTU
Paypal   US $3,912.00
13 SEER 18000 BTU R410A DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT ENERGY STAR
13 SEER 18000 BTU R410A DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT ENERGY STAR
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13 SEER 24000 BTU R410A DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT ENERGY STAR
13 SEER 24000 BTU R410A DUCTLESS MINI SPLIT ENERGY STAR
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5 Ton Dual zone Mini Ductless Split AC - 30000 BTU x 2
5 Ton Dual zone Mini Ductless Split AC - 30000 BTU x 2
Paypal   US $3,812.00
4 Ton Dual zone Mini Ductless Split AC - 24000 BTU x 2
4 Ton Dual zone Mini Ductless Split AC - 24000 BTU x 2
Paypal   US $2,999.00
12000 BTU Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump
12000 BTU Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump
Paypal   US $741.45
LG Mini Split Air Conditioner Ductless Unit 18000 BTU
LG Mini Split Air Conditioner Ductless Unit 18000 BTU
Paypal   US $920.00
LG Mini Split Air Conditioner Ductless Unit 24000 BTU
LG Mini Split Air Conditioner Ductless Unit 24000 BTU
Paypal   US $1,020.00
Mini-Max® 100 Above Ground Pool Heater100,000 BTU
Mini-Max® 100 Above Ground Pool Heater100,000 BTU
Paypal   US $819.99
Pentair Mini-Max CH In-Ground Pool Heater 150,000 BTU
Pentair Mini-Max CH In-Ground Pool Heater 150,000 BTU
Paypal   US $1,489.99
Pentair Mini-Max CH In-Ground Pool Heater 200,000 BTU
Pentair Mini-Max CH In-Ground Pool Heater 200,000 BTU
Paypal   US $1,819.99
Pentair Mini-Max CH In-Ground Pool Heater 250,000 BTU
Pentair Mini-Max CH In-Ground Pool Heater 250,000 BTU
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Frigidaire FRA052XT7 5,000 BTU Mini Window Air Conditioner Frigidaire FRA052XT7 5,000 BTU Mini Window Air Conditioner
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Red Dragon VT 1-32 C 18,000 BTU Mini Weed Dragon Propane Vapor Torch Kit Red Dragon VT 1-32 C 18,000 BTU Mini Weed Dragon Propane Vapor Torch Kit
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8,000 BTU Cooling Capacity Rotary Fan 3-Speed Mechanical Control Cools 150 Square Foot Room 4-Way Air Direction Control Pleated Quick Mount Window Kit Included For Clean Installation Dimensions (WHD): 18 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 15 1/2 In.


Comfortstar 12000 BTU Ductless Mini Split A/C Heat Pump Comfortstar 12000 BTU Ductless Mini Split A/C Heat Pump
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Comfortstar CHH012CD-13 Wall Mounted Ductless Mini Split Heat Pump System. GENERAL FEATURES Limited Warranty: 5 years on compressor and 1 year on parts Horizontal (front) discharge outdoor unit Gold Fin protection on outdoor unit coil Compressor short cycle protection Wireless remote controller On-board diagnostics 3 speed fan Auto swing louver Activated carbon filter Quite operation Auto restart GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Capacity, (Btu/h)...


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Comfortstar CHH024CD-13 Wall Mounted Ductless Mini Split Heat Pump System. GENERAL FEATURES Limited Warranty: 5 years on compressor and 1 year on parts Horizontal (front) discharge outdoor unit Gold Fin protection on outdoor unit coil Compressor short cycle protection Wireless remote controller On-board diagnostics 3 speed fan Auto swing louver Activated carbon filter Quite operation Auto restart GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Capacity, (Btu/h, Clg)...