Does the heat come from the back box mounted to this unit and goes up? Has anyone tried making a diverter?
1581347
Yes the heat goes up, I have hung an ikea shelf between the unit and my tv so the heat gets diverted forward instead of going straight up into my tv. There are many different ways to divert the heat forward depending on the application, you can make a box for the entire unit and buy a hvac pipe from a big box store, cut it in half and make it a forward heating unit, keep in mind that air has to be able to go in in order to get circulated and pushed out so don't box it in too tight.
1581348
heat come from the top of the back box. i mounted a glass shelf about 36" long about 8" above the back box.
1581349
Heat comes out of the top. Its a rectangular opening located in the center approximately one foot wide by 4inches deep.
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Do you mean the drain hose, or the exhaust hose? If the drain hose, yes, but only if the AC is at a higher elevation than the sink. (Water runs downhill). If you mean the exhaust hose, then, no. The AC is drawing air from the room, and removing the heat from that air. The excess heat has to go somewhere (heat is energy, and energy doesn't just disappear, it has to go somewhere). If you blow that exhaust heat back into room, the overall room temperature will not go down. In fact, it may go UP, because the AC is also drawing energy from electrical outlet to do the work it is doing, and THAT energy has to go somewhere. So, no, putting the exhaust hose in the sink will not give you a good result. Do you mean the drain hose, or the exhaust hose? If the drain hose, yes, but only if the AC is at a higher elevation than the sink. (Water runs downhill). If you mean the exhaust hose, then, no. The AC is drawing air from the room, and removing the heat from that air. The excess heat has to go somewhere (heat is energy, and energy doesn't just disappear, it has to go somewhere). If you blow that exhaust heat back into room, the overall room temperature will not go down. In fact, it may go UP, because the AC is also drawing energy from electrical outlet to do the work it is doing, and THAT... » Read More Do you mean the drain hose, or the exhaust hose? If the drain hose, yes, but only if the AC is at a higher elevation than the sink. (Water runs downhill). If you mean the exhaust hose, then, no. The AC is drawing air from the room, and removing the heat from that air. The excess heat has to go somewhere (heat is energy, and energy doesn't just disappear, it has to go somewhere). If you blow that exhaust heat back into room, the overall room temperature will not go down. In fact, it may go UP, because the AC is also drawing energy from electrical outlet to do the work it is doing, and THAT energy has to go somewhere. So, no, putting the exhaust hose in the sink will not give you a good result. « Show Less
1080334
The fan sits flat like a pancake and sucks air in through the bottom and blows it out a port on the side. It kind of turns the air 90 degrees if you think about it. Mine sits on top of my amplifier and sucks the heat off the top and shoots it out the back of the cabinet. I've been using it for months now and I'm very happy with it. It produces a nice steady flow but it is not a high pressure air stream. It's just the right amount of air to keep your components cool. Remember it's just USB powered. I highly recommend the controller for it too.
1048459
Yes, still runs hot, so plan ahead where you will be mounting it. Also consider heading to the local hardware store to get longer screws and stand offs to both increase your airflow under the unit and move it a bit further from your mounting surface (which reflects the heat right back to the unit).
1080234
The exit exhaust blows VERY hot air out. I don't think it would work, the air exiting is much hotter than the machine is cooling. I bought 6 of these, meant to only buy three and had a nightmare with the vendor. See my review before buying. Also, the unit does not cool nearly as well as the description says. It seems to get a SMALL room down to about 73 but no further. A big size room it is marginal at best.
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If you are using this for a audio mixer, the Furman M-8x power condioner/ surger protecter can sit flat - it doesn't generate a lot of heat. Of course if you can have a small fan,or even put some rubber feet in the corners to keep it elevated just a little is always better to allow more air flow. If you are looking at this unit for a computer system, you may want to look at this one instead. Furman SS-6B Steel Power Strip, 6 Outlets, 15 Foot Power Cord, Standard Level Power Conditioning
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It does have a diverter and it hooks directly to the fitting coming out of the wall. You can stop the flow to conserve water as well.
1150087
We always have the shower off so the diverter is always down. Have not had any problem with it. Kids are all under 5
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Susan,I just installed my today.I wish I could have a pic to show you. Since I bought this to replace an old Intertherm heater.I had to purchase an adapter plate to avoid re frame my wall.This unit has the fan case of about 3" deep this case have to go inside your frame.The pic that you see on Amazon will be on top of your wall. It is just a cover of the actual fan and heating. I will pass on to you the e-mail of the Steve. he is the Cadet technical help. He was very helpful to me prior I purchase It. selhart@cadetheat.comIt is a great unit. You will like It. Good luck.They make It in 110 volts and 220 volts.I got the 110 v because that is what I had before. Susan,I just installed my today.I wish I could have a pic to show you. Since I bought this to replace an old Intertherm heater.I had to purchase an adapter plate to avoid re frame my wall.This unit has the fan case of about 3" deep this case have to go inside your frame.The pic that you see on Amazon will be on top of your wall. It is just a cover of the actual fan and heating. I will pass on to you the e-mail of the Steve. he is the Cadet technical help. He was very helpful to me prior I purchase It. selhart@cadetheat.comIt is a great unit. You will like It.... » Read More Susan,I just installed my today.I wish I could have a pic to show you. Since I bought this to replace an old Intertherm heater.I had to purchase an adapter plate to avoid re frame my wall.This unit has the fan case of about 3" deep this case have to go inside your frame.The pic that you see on Amazon will be on top of your wall. It is just a cover of the actual fan and heating. I will pass on to you the e-mail of the Steve. he is the Cadet technical help. He was very helpful to me prior I purchase It. selhart@cadetheat.comIt is a great unit. You will like It. Good luck.They make It in 110 volts and 220 volts.I got the 110 v because that is what I had before. « Show Less
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I have not had such a problem with this diverter. That of course assumes your "wall pipe" is 1/2" NPT.
361864
We have it in a media cabinet behind a glass door but the back panel of the cabinet is off allowing heat to be released. Haven't noticed much heat output and I believe it has an eco mode, allowing it to run on a cooler temperature. I'm really happy with this unit
1533527
Most of the heat comes from the sides and not the back. I don't know how that will work in your situation.
601925
I have not had any issues with heat build up. This unit was a little difficult to install since the instructions were very poor. Unit works very well.
2212906
You could mount a mixing valve in another location and supply whatever temperature water you wanted to the hot side. Best bet is to not buy this at all. I was not very impressed with mine and ended up going to an alternative route.
1352279
I'm guessing that you are starting with really cold water. The heater can only raise the temperature up just so much - 40-50 degrees, I don't remember. The trick is to discharge the heated water into your source bucket which heats it up and pretty quick you'll have water coming out of the discharge end way hotter than you'd want to shower in. Hope this helps.
1666860
Yes, your hot and cold lines coming out if the wall will hook up to this unit. I did have to pick up a different set of bushings (3/4"Male-1/2"Female). The set included had two female ends. Outside of that, it was a straight foreword installation. My only complaint is that I did not notice that the finished unit is only 46" top to bottom. I would have love at least 12 more inches of height. I am quite happy with the water pressure out of the rainfall and the handheld.
1996175
The one I have set up is pulling hot air out from the top of my receiver. It lays horizontally & it performs very well. No noise what so ever. Been working that way for about six months now.