At 07:52 PM 7/9/97 -0400, Dave Richards wrote:
>R J Bellanca wrote:
>> 
>> To All those who asked for more info on the small a/c unit, Toyotomi
TID-1200
>> 
>> I purchased mine at: Yaohan Best (a Japanese grocery store in San Diego)
>> The price in 1993 was $550 & tax. I called them and they only carry the
>> larger TID-1800.
>> 
>> But I digress, The TID-1200 is a 4000 BTU, 400W (very efficient), small (W
>> 10.5in. X D 14in X H 26in), weight 43lbs, Quiet, freestanding a/c unit.
>> This unit uses an exhaust hose which I stick out whichever window is
>> convenient at the time, depending on if I'm parked or driving.
>> 
>> I called the place that distributes them in L.A., Shilac Ent., Phone#
>> 310-791-2855. They said no one carries the 1200 anymore but you can order
>> one direct from them by calling. She said the price is now $639. I assume
>> that would be plus shipping.
>> 
>> If anyone's interested, my girlfriend purchased the larger TID-1800 at the
>> same time. It's 7200btu, uses 840W but it's a bit much for what I had in
>> mind. Both have never given a lick of trouble.
>> Bob Bellanca
>> `81 Diesel Rabbit
>> `82 Diesel Westy (soon to be 1.9L turbo, I hope)
>> `84 Turbo Diesel Jetta
>> 
>> hey bob 
>one more question about your airconditioner..you mention weather you are 
>parked or driving"  does this mean it runs off 12v dc?
>thanks for info so far
>Dave 97 evc
>
Dave,
No, it doesn't run on 12 volts unless you have an inverter. An inverter of
that size (500 watts plus) isn't very practical for a VW alternator, i
don't believe. Let's see 400 watts div by 13.5 volts = 29.62962962963 amps,
continuos. I've done it for short times with a 1000 watt inverter, while
running, but I don't think it's wise for the long haul. As I said before, I
run it off a Honda EX650 generator. In my motor home, I do run it off the
inverter at " siesta time ", but I have 400 amps of battery and solar power
and a wind generator.Good luck with it,
Bob Bellanca
`81 Diesel Rabbit
`82 Diesel Westy (soon to be 1.9L turbo, I hope)
`84 Turbo Diesel Jetta