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Cost Comparison of Cabinet Coolers vs. Freon Air Conditioners
| Cabinet Cooler - Cost Comparison |
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AiRTX Stainless Steel BTU Model 70325
| Freon Air Conditioner 1500 BTU
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| Initial Unit Cost |
$465.00 (20 year life)
$23.25/year |
$1800.00 (5 year life)
$360.00/year |
| Installation |
$50.00/hour
$2.50/year |
$50.00/hour
$10.00/year |
| Maintenance |
No Maintenance |
4 hours/year for changing freon, cleaning and replacing
filters, leak checks
$200.00/year |
| Operation |
5 hours/day, 9 months/year
Based on $0.25/1000 cu. ft. of air
$288.00/year |
7 hours/day, 9 months/year
$72.00/year |
| Total Operation Cost |
$313.75/year |
$642.00/year (Not including downtime for repairs) |
*Freon air conditioners must be deregulated by 65% at 90°F and 95% at
115°F. Therefore, the freon air conditioners must operate longer than the Cabinet
Cooler or be oversized to provide the same amount of cooling during warmer weather
when the ambient temperature is higher.
The recommended thermostat setting is 90°F (32°C). This setting is within the
safe operating limits of most components and reduces condensation on the outside
of the cabinet during hot humid weather.
Temperature swings create connector stress, while excess heat dries circuit boards
and results in the life spans of the control being cut in half for every 20°F (10°C)
over normal operating tempertures of 100°F (38°C).
The Stainless Steel Cabinet Coolers are very inexpensive
insurance against premature replacement of a $2000 to $3000 electronic circuit board.
| Enclosure Rating |
NEMA -
National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA Standard 250)
Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers Association of Canada (EEMAC) |
| Type 4 |
Enclosures are intended for indoor or
outdoor use primarily to provide a degree of protection against
windblown dust and rain, splashing water, and hose directed water,
undamaged by the formation of ice on the enclosure. |
| Type 4x |
Enclosures are intended for indoor or
outdoor use primarily to provide a degree of protection against
corrosion, windblown dust and rain, splashing water, and hose directed
water, undamaged by the formation of ice on the enclosure. |
| Type 12 |
Enclosures are intended for indoor use
primarily to provide a degree of protection against dust, falling dirt,
and dripping noncorrosive liquids.. |
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