Sharkaire 12v Minisplit

[steinVT]

Working on designing the HVAC systems for my 62' Ambassador. An internet search came up with a couple of mini-split systems that might work.

Has anyone had any experience with Sharkaire? They have two systems: The first works on 12v and provides 6000 Btu of cooling using 340 watts of power. The second on 24v and provides 9000 Btu using 500 watts. Link to their website https://sharkaire.com/.

For comparison a typical 9000Btu 115v mini-split system uses something like 1300 watts.

Seems like with Tesla using heat pumps to provide heat, more low voltage systems may become available.

Realizing 9000 Btu might not be enough, but the appeal of a real off grid system is real. - Mark

[OutdoorIdaho]

Well, that 12V system at 340W will pull 28 amps while the 24V system at 500W pulls 21 amps.
That would be a decently sized battery bank and solar array; certainly possible. I know a guy that sized those systems to support running his fancy coffee maker in the morning.
On the other side of the coin we have people up in arms about a DC fridge that pulls 4 amps...

[Bubba L]

Originally Posted by steinVT

Working on designing the HVAC systems for my 62' Ambassador. An internet search came up with a couple of mini-split systems that might work.

Has anyone had any experience with Sharkaire? They have two systems: The first works on 12v and provides 6000 Btu of cooling using 340 watts of power. The second on 24v and provides 9000 Btu using 500 watts. Link to their website https://sharkaire.com/.

For comparison a typical 9000Btu 115v mini-split system uses something like 1300 watts.

Seems like with Tesla using heat pumps to provide heat, more low voltage systems may become available.

Realizing 9000 Btu might not be enough, but the appeal of a real off grid system is real. - Mark

Mark, just emailed you with information on an interesting mini that Luke Johnson posted this morning. It’s worth a read.