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   Ed_W | Jun 13, 2000 04:52pm | #1

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   Jim,

   what you may be talking about is a "split sysytem". the condensing unit sits outside the house just like a whole house central air system but instead of connecting to the furnace it connects to a unit that looks like a window unit that hangs on the wall. I don't know how many of these units that you can connect to one condensing unit but it is more than one. there is an add in the FHB magazine and I believe they have a web site. I know WW Grainger sells them. I have one of these units in my house and it works very well. Nice thing is that it's ductless and you don't see the AC unit hanging out of a window. hope this helps some

   Ed

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   Bob_Walker | Jun 13, 2000 11:23pm | #2

   *There are room air conditioners which are tall and narrow to fit into sliders. You don't often see them on display, but as of the last time I looked a couple of years ago, they were available.Most room A/C units seem to be 120v these dys, but if you have 220 available where you need it, I suspect 220 units would be better. You might have to order these units.Bob

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   Rob_Susz_ | Jun 13, 2000 11:27pm | #3

   *Unfortuantely a window unit or thru-wall mounting of a window unit is so cheap it makes everything else look so expensive.Split systems cost quite a bit more than the stuff and run variety.-Rob

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   John_Schroeder | Aug 09, 2000 07:48pm | #4

   *We recently added a split ductless system to our house. It's made by Janitrol and we love it !!!

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   Jim_Power | Aug 09, 2000 07:48pm | #5

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   We recently purchased a house without central air and with sliding windows (no double hung in the whole house). Strategic rooms have a 220 outlet underneath a window, but darned if we can figure out what kind of units can fit in these sliders.

   I saw an add in a recent fine home building for AC's that looked... different, but can't find it again. Anyone have any suggestions short of central air?

   Thanks
   -Jim