People often discuss incorporating temperature control into their reverse-cycle ducted air conditioning system. So, what are the various types of air conditioner temperature control, and how do they function? Below, we’ll look at some of the most prevalent air conditioning temperature control systems and how they work.
Controller for Basic Air Conditioning
The primary controller that comes with your reverse cycle air conditioning Adelaide system has a thermostat that measures the air conditioner’s temperature. This temperature is often read from the controller or, more usually, from the return air box of the unit, which is located within the roof space.
When the temperature is read within the return air box, it is only sometimes an accurate indication of the room temperature. The room may be pretty chilly, but by the time the air is recirculated to the return air box, it may have warmed up substantially, implying that the air conditioner will continue to operate (e.g. the controller in the living room is set to 22 degrees, but once the air reaches the return air box it has heated back up to 30 degrees, which in turn causes the air conditioner to keep running).
Even when individuals are becoming chilly, the unit will continue to operate. To address this, there are two ways. To begin, raising the temperature of the controls causes the device to cycle off faster. The temperature set on the controller is typically not exact; instead, it serves as a scale.
A zone is a collection of blades that seal the ductwork to prevent air from entering a room. For example, if you turn off your bedroom, the edges shut, preventing air from flowing down the ductwork and into your room. Similarly, when you desire ambience, completely open the blades, and the air begins to flow out of the diffuser and into your space.
VAV systems, on the other hand, function differently. Instead of just opening and shutting, the blades may continually alter the fraction of the time they are open. This continual adjustment allows you to manage the quantity of airflow that enters a room, which in turn affects the temperature.
Temperature Control for the Entire Air Conditioning System
Fully ducted temperature control operates in the same manner as the VAV system described above. Each room has a controller that reads the temperature and opens or closes the blades to provide the proper airflow to heat or cool the space.
The distinction between complete and partial temperature control is obvious: temperature control runs the home rather than just a few rooms. As a result, the whole temperature-controlled air conditioning Adelaide system will provide maximum comfort since people may select their preferred temperatures in their living rooms.
Bottom Line
We hope this clarifies some of your concerns about temperature control systems in reverse cycle air conditioning systems. Speak with Thompson Air for further information and ask as many questions as possible.
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