How is a Split System different from a Package System
Split systems have two separate components, an indoor (evaporator) unit and an outdoor (condensing) section connected by a “line set” or refrigerant lines . The evaporator section is the part that goes inside the area that will be conditioned. The condensing unit goes on the exterior, or outside. Electricity and refrigerant lines must connect the two.
Split Systems provide the greatest flexibility for installation and interior spaces. Evaporators can be hidden in a ceiling, or behind a fake wall and have duct work run to multiple points . Split systems are also able to have up to 16 heads (evaporator sections) connected to one condenser section creating ability to have multiple heating and cooling zones in building with multiple rooms each with their own thermostat and set point.
Split systems are more complicated than a Wall, pad or roof top unit do to the additional refrigeration line sets, electrical and plumbing (for condensation). Also because they are only connect to the outside by a refrigerant line, ventilation is not possible
Mini-splits don’t get all the coatings and accessories a wall mount or roof top unit might need. Units come in a plastic housing and galvanized steel frame. Interior and exterior coils can be coated for corrosive environments. The galvanized steel frame can be coated if need be or it can be switched out all together to a stainless steel. All split systems can be manufactured to general purpose or hazardous location standards.
- A split air conditioner is composed of two separate units, a condensing unit and an evaporative coil. It is from these two separate units that a split air conditioner gets its name. These units are joined by a set of copper tubing known as a “line-set,†which transfers refrigerant from one unit to another. The condensing unit, or condenser, is the part of a split air conditioning system that is located outside.
- Pros:Â
- Can be very effecient
- can be placed in many different locations
- can be easy to fix and maintain
- typically quieter
- Cons
- Evaporator sections can be difficult to work on if hidden in ceiling spaces.Â
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Optional Accessories:
Heat Pump,
Cool Only
Single Circuit
Dual Circuit
Alarms- Audible, Visual
Dirty Filter
Temperature
Pressure
Smoke Detection
Dampers – Zero leak, fire, smoke.
Flow Detection with Alarms
Filters:
MERV
Carbon honeycomb potassium manganate
Coconut Shell
Chemical
Fiber
Washable Stainless
HEPA
Heaters:
Electric
Steam
Water
Refrigerant:
r410-A (standard)
r404a
r407a and r407c.
r448 and r449
Stacks:
Stainless Steel
Marine Grade Aluminum
Epoxy Coated Steel
Galvanized Steel
Guide Wire Kits (Stainless or Galvanized)
Electrical
Voltages at 1 Phase:
115-220 V
Voltage at 3 phase:
208-230 V
415 V
440-460 V
460-480 V
600 V
Frequency:
50 Hz & 60 Hz
Control Panel Types
Epoxy Coated Steel
Fiberglass
Galvanized Steel
Marine Grade Aluminum
Stainless Steel
Cabinet – Depending on the environment that the unit is installed, a number of cabinet material options are available, they include:
304 Stainless Steel
316 Stainless steel
Marine Grade Aluminum
Painted Galvanized Steel
Custom Coatings:
Baked on Enamel (Coil)
Bly-Gold (Coil)
Bronz-Glow (Coil)
Heresite (Coil)
HS-Epoxy (Coil)
Phenicon (Coil)
Gas Detection Systems:
Control Instrument Corporation
Delta Instrumentation
Dreger
Honeywell
MSA
Sensidyne
Serria Monitors
Customer Specified Systems
Standards:
I.E.C (International Electric Codes)
N.E.C Standard (National Electric Codes)
Third Party Certifications Available
Built to Customer Specifications (CES, ATEX, TUV, UL, CUL)