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By *og-Man OP   Man
over a year ago

somewhere

Has anyone on here got air con in their house or even just their bedroom

Can they be retro fitted

Would they work in Ireland or is it another silly idea.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wish!!! I am absolutely melting

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By *ordjeffMan
over a year ago

around and about ,as travel.

Tie a bag of frozen peas

To a desk fan

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By *eralt80Man
over a year ago

cork


"Has anyone on here got air con in their house or even just their bedroom

Can they be retro fitted

Would they work in Ireland or is it another silly idea.

"

You could fit a simple air to air heat pump, it’ll do both heating and cooling of a room

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Has anyone on here got air con in their house or even just their bedroom

Can they be retro fitted

Would they work in Ireland or is it another silly idea.

You could fit a simple air to air heat pump, it’ll do both heating and cooling of a room"

Their great but noisy as fuck.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I got a Broan air conditioning unit

Installed. It draws the air from outside and controls the temperature and circulation to every room. I did it when building my house

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Has anyone on here got air con in their house or even just their bedroom

Can they be retro fitted

Would they work in Ireland or is it another silly idea.

"

Can be done but expensive (5k+)

Only go down to 16c tho

Dyson fan for €400

Your only man

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By *og-Man OP   Man
over a year ago

somewhere


"Has anyone on here got air con in their house or even just their bedroom

Can they be retro fitted

Would they work in Ireland or is it another silly idea.

Can be done but expensive (5k+)

Only go down to 16c tho

Dyson fan for €400

Your only man "

Is that the weird looking one with no blades

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By *rotic-TouchTV/TS
over a year ago

doncaster

I've got air conditioning in my conservatory, lovely on a hot humid sunny day , like being in a fridge

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Has anyone on here got air con in their house or even just their bedroom

Can they be retro fitted

Would they work in Ireland or is it another silly idea.

Can be done but expensive (5k+)

Only go down to 16c tho

Dyson fan for €400

Your only man

Is that the weird looking one with no blades

"

Yea it has the oval shaped head

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By *osmicGateMan
over a year ago

louth

Just strip down to the boxers that's what I do

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By *og-Man OP   Man
over a year ago

somewhere


"Just strip down to the boxers that's what I do "

Still too warm today even for boxers but yes the only solution

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By *ka ..Agent k ..Man
over a year ago

..


"Has anyone on here got air con in their house or even just their bedroom

Can they be retro fitted

Would they work in Ireland or is it another silly idea.

"

I'd imagine anybody who got one of those Mitsubishi heat pumps fitted can turn it to cooling are air con aswell

Tho not advisable

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By *oo32Man
over a year ago

tipperary

Theres a good few hvac units going into new houses at the moment.....

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By *og-Man OP   Man
over a year ago

somewhere


"Theres a good few hvac units going into new houses at the moment....."

Are new houses sealed...i believe they dont have fireplaces anymore

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By *ratos87Man
over a year ago

Galway

Get a bowl of ice and place it under a fan. As it melts the cold will be blown out around the room

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By *og-Man OP   Man
over a year ago

somewhere


"Get a bowl of ice and place it under a fan. As it melts the cold will be blown out around the room"

Very good

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By *eralt80Man
over a year ago

cork


"Theres a good few hvac units going into new houses at the moment.....

Are new houses sealed...i believe they dont have fireplaces anymore "

Some do, some don’t. And yeah new houses are sealed, some form of mechanical ventilation is needed.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I use the Irish air con system...probably the least expensive on the market and doesnt cost a cent to run...extremely ecomomical ...l just open all windows and doors..just make sure you put something against the doors to stop them slamming but other than that its the real McCoy

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By *3nsesMan
over a year ago

Dublin

A cold shower. Great way to get the body temperature down.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My partner works in this area if anyone needs information

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By *og-Man OP   Man
over a year ago

somewhere


"I use the Irish air con system...probably the least expensive on the market and doesnt cost a cent to run...extremely ecomomical ...l just open all windows and doors..just make sure you put something against the doors to stop them slamming but other than that its the real McCoy "

The problem at the moment is it's dead calm.

Where I live there's a constant breeze coming straight off the mountain...nothing with every window open

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By *oo32Man
over a year ago

tipperary


"Theres a good few hvac units going into new houses at the moment.....

Are new houses sealed...i believe they dont have fireplaces anymore "

Estates built after 2014-2015 are not supposed to have open fireplaces(I'll prob be corrected),one offs are allowed..it effects the ber rating massively...I this they were hoping that by 2020 most new houses would have a zero rating

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By *j47Man
over a year ago

limerick

You can retro fit a unit to a room which will provide cooling and heating it costs about 2k depending on the installer

But honestly in this country we hardly need it for the one or maybe two days a year where we could justify it

Another day of this weather and they will be screaming for rain

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

I was going to say I feel sorry for you all…..

So… just how many of you are now “lobster pink”…….

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By *oft_sexy_sweetWoman
over a year ago

Dublin


"I was going to say I feel sorry for you all…..

So… just how many of you are now “lobster pink”……. "

I wouldn't step out of the house without factor 50 on a day like that so I'm still pale!!

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By *he SophisticatsCouple
over a year ago

Casa Del Fun


"I was going to say I feel sorry for you all…..

So… just how many of you are now “lobster pink”……. "

Yep, I am that Lobster king….

And Tabs, well, let’s just say she charges to haunt!

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By *ubal1Man
over a year ago

Newry Down

A cheaper alternative to AC, is to super-insulate the attic to prevent heat transfer downwards into the building; use blackout blinds during the daytime to prevent sunlight from entering the bedrooms in particular and finally install a large fan in the downstairs area to encourage increased air circulation at night through the open windows.

This works well for me as I am away all day, every day.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Keep all curtains and blinds closed during the day, this will minimise solar gain. Most Irish people respond to a bright sunny day by throwing curtains and windows open, understandable given the usual lack of sunshine here, but exactly the opposite of what we need to do to keep houses cool.

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By *og-Man OP   Man
over a year ago

somewhere


"Keep all curtains and blinds closed during the day, this will minimise solar gain. Most Irish people respond to a bright sunny day by throwing curtains and windows open, understandable given the usual lack of sunshine here, but exactly the opposite of what we need to do to keep houses cool. "

Actually saw some houses like this yesterday and couldn't figure out why...assumed they were away on holidays

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Keep all curtains and blinds closed during the day, this will minimise solar gain. Most Irish people respond to a bright sunny day by throwing curtains and windows open, understandable given the usual lack of sunshine here, but exactly the opposite of what we need to do to keep houses cool.

Actually saw some houses like this yesterday and couldn't figure out why...assumed they were away on holidays "

I always do it in hot weather, makes a huge difference, especially with velux windows

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By *eralt80Man
over a year ago

cork


"Keep all curtains and blinds closed during the day, this will minimise solar gain. Most Irish people respond to a bright sunny day by throwing curtains and windows open, understandable given the usual lack of sunshine here, but exactly the opposite of what we need to do to keep houses cool. "

And great for keeping nosey neighbours at bay too

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By *1n_eaterMan
over a year ago

Newcastle


"Keep all curtains and blinds closed during the day, this will minimise solar gain. Most Irish people respond to a bright sunny day by throwing curtains and windows open, understandable given the usual lack of sunshine here, but exactly the opposite of what we need to do to keep houses cool. "

Then the neighbours and people passing start blessing themselves and wonder who has died

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By *oghunter33Woman
over a year ago

on the hill NordWest of


"Keep all curtains and blinds closed during the day, this will minimise solar gain. Most Irish people respond to a bright sunny day by throwing curtains and windows open, understandable given the usual lack of sunshine here, but exactly the opposite of what we need to do to keep houses cool. "

Yup that's the way to do it. That's why you see the shutters closed wherever you go in Italy, Spain, France etc.

Also keep a light tshirt on for sleeping, it actually keeps you cooler and less sticky than in the nude.

Anyhow temperatures are perfect at the moment, no need for ac. Loving it.

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By *ex coupleCouple
over a year ago

wexford


"Has anyone on here got air con in their house or even just their bedroom

Can they be retro fitted

Would they work in Ireland or is it another silly idea.

"

Yes have installed a few

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By *peasinapod1Couple
over a year ago

dublin

Bought a mobile Aircon unit it’s class cools bed room in a few mins and keeps room cool all night and not to noisy..

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By *aint_or_SinnerWoman
over a year ago

South County Dublin

Am I the only one still with a second duvet on my bed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Am I the only one still with a second duvet on my bed "

Still have my 13.5 tog on mine

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By *j47Man
over a year ago

limerick


"Am I the only one still with a second duvet on my bed

Still have my 13.5 tog on mine"

Cold hearts

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Am I the only one still with a second duvet on my bed

Still have my 13.5 tog on mine

Cold hearts "

Cold feet

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Am I the only one still with a second duvet on my bed

Still have my 13.5 tog on mine

Cold hearts

Cold feet "

Think I'll be going zero tog tonight

L

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By *aint_or_SinnerWoman
over a year ago

South County Dublin


"Am I the only one still with a second duvet on my bed

Still have my 13.5 tog on mine

Cold hearts

Cold feet "

Ice cold everywhere

AND - something might come and get me - so feet tucked well under

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By *aint_or_SinnerWoman
over a year ago

South County Dublin


"Am I the only one still with a second duvet on my bed

Still have my 13.5 tog on mine

Cold hearts

Cold feet

Think I'll be going zero tog tonight

L"

No no no no no... just no!!!

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By *oey4somefunMan
over a year ago

Dublin/Drogheda


"Bought a mobile Aircon unit it’s class cools bed room in a few mins and keeps room cool all night and not to noisy.. "

Where did you get this? I need this.

Has anyone tried the Dyson blade ones? Bit pricey though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Am I the only one still with a second duvet on my bed

Still have my 13.5 tog on mine

Cold hearts

Cold feet

Ice cold everywhere

AND - something might come and get me - so feet tucked well under "

Ah yes, I forgot about that

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By *aint_or_SinnerWoman
over a year ago

South County Dublin


"Am I the only one still with a second duvet on my bed

Still have my 13.5 tog on mine

Cold hearts

Cold feet

Ice cold everywhere

AND - something might come and get me - so feet tucked well under

Ah yes, I forgot about that "

I did get a dog but a whippet puppy is not very ferocious and can't ward off evil spirits or the like

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By *ichael McCarthyMan
over a year ago

Lucan


"Am I the only one still with a second duvet on my bed "

Mother of God, I wouldn't be getting into that bed, even with you on it!

Hold on, maybe I would.

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By *oft_sexy_sweetWoman
over a year ago

Dublin


"Am I the only one still with a second duvet on my bed "

STOP. I'm down to a flimsy blanket draped over one leg and I'm still waking up drenched five times a night.

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By *eanbelfastMan
over a year ago

Belfast

I’ve actually got a portable air conditioning unit which to be honest is amazing

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By *arttimekinkyMan
over a year ago

north county dublin

If you use MVHR and apply the summer bypass mode it will give you cold air from the outside but it's not air conditioning, however it's more applicable to the Irish climate as we only get this weather around the leaving cert and don't really have a need for AC. If you buy a new build there's a strong probability the air tightens will be lower than 3% which means you will need to have Mechanical Ventilation so if you have that just pop on the summer bypass and you will be sorted rather than recovering the existing heat in the building. If it's a retrofit you can get a vent that will need to be wired in but it will suck fresh air into your house every 70 seconds and for 70 seconds it will blow back in warm air which is being heated by the air being pushed out as theirs a ceramic disk in the vent that heats up as the air is being pushed out so realistically if you want constant airflow throughout your house in a retrofit that's an option but your not going to be able to install it over the next week so what I would recommend is open a window in the front of your house and open one in the back of your house which will cause a negative vacuum and will suck the air out with a constant air flow. It will also work if you have condensation in your house open 2 windows. Do that before your drill a hole in your wall causing an extra ope that you may have to fill in the future as they cost about €200 to be done correctly however its free to open a window. Hopefully my ramblings hope someone

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By *arttimekinkyMan
over a year ago

north county dublin

If your that curious about where I am getting this info from for a new build its part F of the building regs or for a retrofit it's sr54 ??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"If you use MVHR and apply the summer bypass mode it will give you cold air from the outside but it's not air conditioning, however it's more applicable to the Irish climate as we only get this weather around the leaving cert and don't really have a need for AC. If you buy a new build there's a strong probability the air tightens will be lower than 3% which means you will need to have Mechanical Ventilation so if you have that just pop on the summer bypass and you will be sorted rather than recovering the existing heat in the building. If it's a retrofit you can get a vent that will need to be wired in but it will suck fresh air into your house every 70 seconds and for 70 seconds it will blow back in warm air which is being heated by the air being pushed out as theirs a ceramic disk in the vent that heats up as the air is being pushed out so realistically if you want constant airflow throughout your house in a retrofit that's an option but your not going to be able to install it over the next week so what I would recommend is open a window in the front of your house and open one in the back of your house which will cause a negative vacuum and will suck the air out with a constant air flow. It will also work if you have condensation in your house open 2 windows. Do that before your drill a hole in your wall causing an extra ope that you may have to fill in the future as they cost about €200 to be done correctly however its free to open a window. Hopefully my ramblings hope someone "

Note to self, have a chat with you about this next time we see you.

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By *og-Man OP   Man
over a year ago

somewhere


"If you use MVHR and apply the summer bypass mode it will give you cold air from the outside but it's not air conditioning, however it's more applicable to the Irish climate as we only get this weather around the leaving cert and don't really have a need for AC. If you buy a new build there's a strong probability the air tightens will be lower than 3% which means you will need to have Mechanical Ventilation so if you have that just pop on the summer bypass and you will be sorted rather than recovering the existing heat in the building. If it's a retrofit you can get a vent that will need to be wired in but it will suck fresh air into your house every 70 seconds and for 70 seconds it will blow back in warm air which is being heated by the air being pushed out as theirs a ceramic disk in the vent that heats up as the air is being pushed out so realistically if you want constant airflow throughout your house in a retrofit that's an option but your not going to be able to install it over the next week so what I would recommend is open a window in the front of your house and open one in the back of your house which will cause a negative vacuum and will suck the air out with a constant air flow. It will also work if you have condensation in your house open 2 windows. Do that before your drill a hole in your wall causing an extra ope that you may have to fill in the future as they cost about €200 to be done correctly however its free to open a window. Hopefully my ramblings hope someone "

Thanks and I just read your profile for the first time

You missed out on a candle and a cake so Happy Birthday

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Its relatively easy to install air conditioning these days . Are you looking at the whole house or just 1 room.I have a Mitsubishi unit for 3 years and never a problem.

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By *atherjackhackettMan
over a year ago

Tipperary

Came out of the shower last night and just started sweating again

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

We need a couple of rooms in the office cooled, anyone have recommendations… ideally non vented

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

To many houses are over insulated can no ventilation causing them to over heat. You need a radiant barrier in which most don’t have, it in a building wrapped in foils and it’s nice and cool,

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have Air Con on video.

Cage Nick is awesome as always in it.

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By *og-Man OP   Man
over a year ago

somewhere


"I have Air Con on video.

Cage Nick is awesome as always in it."

Con Air Gary...Con Air

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Just strip down to the boxers that's what I do

Still too warm today even for boxers but yes the only solution "

Boxers off then

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By *og-Man OP   Man
over a year ago

somewhere


"Just strip down to the boxers that's what I do

Still too warm today even for boxers but yes the only solution

Boxers off then "

Believe me I actually made some sales today while bollok naked in my office

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By *acky40Man
over a year ago

galway and everywhere

Yes you can fit a/c in house

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By *ubal1Man
over a year ago

Newry Down

The ambient air temperature just got too much to bear; just installed a powerful floor fan downstairs to improve domestic circulation.

Hopefully, I'll get a few hours sleep tonight; badly needed!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I reckon in the not too distant future all new builds in Ireland will have mandatory air con due to global warming... Over 30° today

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