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24V DC Portable Air Conditioner and Heat Pump - 12,000 BTU/h, Solar and Battery Ready

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$1,690
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12000 BTU/h (Heat Pump)

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A portable air conditioner that runs directly on 24 volts DC, which means it draws straight from your batteries or solar array with no inverter in the chain and no conversion losses along the way. It is also a heat pump, delivering 12,000 BTU/h of cooling and 13,000 BTU/h of heating from a Panasonic DC compressor, at a rated EER of 5.00 W/W. For anyone running an off-grid cabin, van, workshop, or greenhouse on a battery bank, that efficiency is the whole point.

Why Customers Choose This Product

  • Pure 24V DC compressor and blower, no inverter needed
  • 12,000 BTU/h cooling
  • 13,000 BTU/h heating as a heat pump
  • Rated EER 5.00 W/W, 15.79 BTU/h per watt
  • Under 46 dB(A)
  • Runs from batteries, solar, or wind
  • Available with 2.6 kWh or 5.2 kWh battery
  • Suits 150 to 200 sq ft

Product Highlights

No Inverter in the Way

Running a mains air conditioner off a battery bank means converting DC to AC first, and losing energy doing it. A pure DC unit skips that step entirely, which is why it stretches a battery bank so much further.

Heating as Well as Cooling

As a heat pump it moves heat rather than generating it, so it delivers 13,000 BTU/h of warmth for the same kind of power draw. A resistive electric heater cannot come close to that on a limited battery budget.

Efficiency You Can Calculate

A rated EER of 5.00 W/W and 700W rated input give you real numbers to size a solar array and battery bank against, rather than vague promises.

Battery Options Included

Order it with a 2.6 kWh compact battery, which the manufacturer rates at around four hours of continuous full-power running, or with 5.2 kWh for longer stretches. All the cables you need come with it.

Quiet Enough to Live With

At 46 dB(A) or less with 300 CFM of air circulation, it cools a small space without dominating it.

Proper Components

A Panasonic 24V DC compressor running R-134A, with an input range of 21 to 30 volts DC that tolerates the real-world sag and float of a battery system.

Specifications

Type Portable DC air conditioner and heat pump
Cooling capacity 12,000 BTU/h
Heating capacity 13,000 BTU/h
Suitable area 150 to 200 sq ft
EER 5.00 W/W (15.79 BTU/h per watt)
Rated power input 700 W
Rated current 30 A
Input voltage range DC 21 to 30 V
Compressor Panasonic DC 24V
Refrigerant R-134A
Noise 46 dB(A) or less
Air circulation 300 CFM
Unit dimensions 14 x 14 x 30 in
Shipping dimensions 22 x 16 x 31 in
Weight 49 lbs net, 57 lbs gross
Options Unit alone, with 2.6 kWh battery, or with 5.2 kWh battery

Ideal For

  • Off-grid cabins, workshops, and greenhouses
  • Van conversions and overland builds with 24V systems
  • Anyone already running a battery bank who wants climate control
  • Spaces that need cooling in summer and heating in winter

Important Information

  • A battery or DC power supply is required. The unit does not run from mains power without one. Two 12V batteries in series, or a LiFePO4 bank, will do it.
  • Budget around 750 W of supply while running. Use that figure to size your solar array, battery capacity, and daily generation.
  • The manufacturer rates the 2.6 kWh battery at roughly four hours of continuous full-power running, and two batteries at eight to twelve hours. Real runtime depends on load, insulation, and ambient temperature.
  • Installation requires correctly sized DC cabling and fusing for a 30 A load. If you are not confident specifying that, have it fitted by a competent installer.
  • This is a ducted portable unit and needs its ducting routed properly to exhaust heat outside the space. Without that it will not cool.
  • The system contains R-134A refrigerant. Do not attempt to open the refrigerant circuit, and have any servicing done by a qualified technician.
  • Rated for 150 to 200 sq ft. Larger spaces will need a bigger unit rather than longer running.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does running on DC matter?

A mains air conditioner needs an inverter to run from batteries, and that conversion wastes energy. This unit takes 24V DC directly, so more of your stored power goes into cooling.

Does it heat as well as cool?

Yes, it is a heat pump, rated at 12,000 BTU/h cooling and 13,000 BTU/h heating.

What power supply do I need?

A 24V DC source capable of around 750 W and 30 A, such as two 12V batteries in series or a LiFePO4 bank, with correctly sized cabling and fusing.

How long does it run on a battery?

The manufacturer rates the 2.6 kWh battery at about four hours at full power, and two batteries at eight to twelve hours, depending on conditions.

How big a space will it handle?

150 to 200 square feet.

Is it noisy?

46 dB(A) or less, with 300 CFM of air circulation.

Can I run it from solar?

Yes, that is what it is designed for. Size the array and storage around roughly 750 W while running and the hours you need per day.

How heavy is it?

49 lbs net, 57 lbs shipping weight.

Climate control that runs straight off your batteries, heating and cooling without an inverter. Add it to your cart, or message us and we will help you size the system.