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BlackCrayon · 06-22-2012, 12:11 PM

My friend has a ground floor apartment and wants to put a window a/c in but is worried about getting broken into. does anyone have experience with this? is thee some kind of known method? i tried searching on google but didn't come up with much.

Harmon · 06-22-2012, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackCrayon

My friend has a ground floor apartment

Sly · 06-22-2012, 12:23 PM

Maybe bars around the window? Although that may be against fire code for the basement.

ottopottomouse · 06-22-2012, 01:09 PM

Just drill a big hole in the wall like you would with a tumble dryer.

KillerK · 06-22-2012, 01:10 PM

by "MY FRIEND" you really mean yourself right?

Tom_PM · 06-22-2012, 01:15 PM

How about a change of plans to a free standing, portable AC? Plug it in and go as far as I know.

jimmycooper · 06-22-2012, 01:20 PM

I didn't bother putting up bars for a ground floor apartment in the west village. Your friend will probably be fine in Otawa.

DatePoster · 06-22-2012, 01:26 PM

Tell your "friend" to get a portable air conditioner.

Rochard · 06-22-2012, 01:59 PM

Bolt the fucking AC unit into wall and window sill?

Sly · 06-22-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PR_Tom

How about a change of plans to a free standing, portable AC? Plug it in and go as far as I know.

Portable air conditioner still need an exhaust, which would carry the same vulnerabilities.

raymor · 06-22-2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Rochard

Bolt the fucking AC unit into wall and window sill?

Ding. A screw lock so the window can't be opened any further and a couple of screws so the AC unit can't be pushed inward.

All of the other windows are made of glass, so breaking in is as simple as throwing a rock anyway. So no need for high security unless he's going to do bars or plexiglass on the other windows too.

Home security is like computer security - it's really easy to break into Windows.

tobe87 · 06-22-2012, 03:09 PM

Screw a piece of wood to both sides of the window frame so there is no gaps. Also place 2 pieces of wood all the way at the top of the window so you can't pull the window up.

tobe87 · 06-22-2012, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by raymor

Ding. A screw lock so the window can't be opened any further and a couple of screws so the AC unit can't be pushed inward.

All of the other windows are made of glass, so breaking in is as simple as throwing a rock anyway. So no need for high security unless he's going to do bars or plexiglass on the other windows too.

Home security is like computer security - it's really easy to break into Windows.

If you bolt into the actually window they will make you pay for the entire window replacement.

facialfreak · 06-22-2012, 03:29 PM

If "your friend" is really worried about messing with windows etc., you can noticeably cool your place with a good DEHUMIDIFIER, closed 'room-darkening' window shades, and decent air circulation (oscillating fans/ceiling fans) ... air does not heat up if it is kept moving. If your dehumidifier is doing it's job, you will have to empty it every 5 hours or so, but that's a small price to pay for being comfortable.

For years that's all I had, and people swore I had AC when they came into my house.

The humidity is what traps the heat and makes it unbearable ... remove the humidity from your room, and keep the sun from coming in the windows, and you will really be surprised how much cooler it is - without AC!

woj · 06-22-2012, 06:55 PM

sounds like you don't live in the best neighborhood, if you have expensive shit lieing around in clear view it will get stolen AC unit in the window or not...

with the AC unit at least you won't have to go through the trouble of cleaning up all the broken glass and go through the drama of filing police report, explaining to your landlord why they are out of few hundred bucks to replace the broken window, etc

lucas131 · 06-22-2012, 06:57 PM

you must buy air conditioner and tell your friends to help. you will have it installed on xmas!

garce · 06-22-2012, 07:31 PM

Get a couple of really big dogs - and don't feed them very often.

Major (Tom) · 06-22-2012, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackCrayon

My friend has a ground floor apartment and wants to put a window a/c in but is worried about getting broken into. does anyone have experience with this? is thee some kind of known method? i tried searching on google but didn't come up with much.

You can get a bar around the window to keep out the tyrones. Your landlord should be able to do it for you
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kane · 06-22-2012, 10:43 PM

I have one of those portable AC units. It works good for a room and might keep a small apartment cool. You do have to put the exhaust in the window, but you can easily take it out when you are not home and shut the window.

Tom_PM · 06-23-2012, 08:39 AM

A good fan is the Vornado fans. They "shoot" a column of air in a tight vortex, rather than traditional fans that are turbulent all around. So you can aim it and really get the air bouncing around and moving.

BlackCrayon · 06-23-2012, 12:25 PM

yeah i really doubt he has much to worry about, its not the best area but definitely not worst. being in the south end of ottawa, there is a bit of gang activity but its not like he has anything worth stealing anyways. i think he worries about people breaking in and fucking up the place more than anything since hes not there a lot of the time.

anyways, you've given me some good ideas. and no, its really not me living there though i knew everyone would think that, ha.

AlCapone · 06-23-2012, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackCrayon

My friend has a ground floor apartment and wants to put a window a/c in but is worried about getting broken into. does anyone have experience with this? is thee some kind of known method? i tried searching on google but didn't come up with much.

If he has windows it's not secure and adding an air conditioner won't change that.

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facialfreak Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Montreal Posts: 3,018	If "your friend" is really worried about messing with windows etc., you can noticeably cool your place with a good DEHUMIDIFIER, closed 'room-darkening' window shades, and decent air circulation (oscillating fans/ceiling fans) ... air does not heat up if it is kept moving. If your dehumidifier is doing it's job, you will have to empty it every 5 hours or so, but that's a small price to pay for being comfortable. For years that's all I had, and people swore I had AC when they came into my house. The humidity is what traps the heat and makes it unbearable ... remove the humidity from your room, and keep the sun from coming in the windows, and you will really be surprised how much cooler it is - without AC! __________________ Managed Shared Hosting starting at $4.99/mo Managed VPS starting at $29.99/mo Last edited by facialfreak; 06-22-2012 at 03:34 PM..

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woj <&(©¿©)&> Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 47,882	sounds like you don't live in the best neighborhood, if you have expensive shit lieing around in clear view it will get stolen AC unit in the window or not... with the AC unit at least you won't have to go through the trouble of cleaning up all the broken glass and go through the drama of filing police report, explaining to your landlord why they are out of few hundred bucks to replace the broken window, etc __________________ Custom Software Development, email: woj#at#wojfun#.#com to discuss details or skype: wojl2000 or gchat: wojfun or telegram: wojl2000 Affiliate program tools: Hosted Galleries Manager Banner Manager Video Manager Wordpress Affiliate Plugin Pic/Movie of the Day Fansign Generator Zip Manager Last edited by woj; 06-22-2012 at 06:57 PM..

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lucas131 ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 11,475	you must buy air conditioner and tell your friends to help. you will have it installed on xmas!

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kane Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: portland, OR Posts: 20,684	I have one of those portable AC units. It works good for a room and might keep a small apartment cool. You do have to put the exhaust in the window, but you can easily take it out when you are not home and shut the window.

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Tom_PM Porn Meister Industry Role: Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 16,443	A good fan is the Vornado fans. They "shoot" a column of air in a tight vortex, rather than traditional fans that are turbulent all around. So you can aim it and really get the air bouncing around and moving. __________________ 43-922-863 Shut up and play your guitar.

06-23-2012, 12:25 PM	#21
BlackCrayon Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Ottawa Posts: 19,631	yeah i really doubt he has much to worry about, its not the best area but definitely not worst. being in the south end of ottawa, there is a bit of gang activity but its not like he has anything worth stealing anyways. i think he worries about people breaking in and fucking up the place more than anything since hes not there a lot of the time. anyways, you've given me some good ideas. and no, its really not me living there though i knew everyone would think that, ha. __________________ you don't know you're wearing a leash if you sit by the peg all day..