On Jun 10, 8:54*am, "
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On Jun 9, 10:51*pm, "





wrote:
On Jun 9, 6:21*pm, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

On Sun, 09 Jun 2013 16:54:42 -0400, Meanie
wrote:

Just had a new central AC unit installed. The condenser was installed
within a cutout corner section of my wood deck. I want to enclose it for
aesthetic purposes, but am fully aware to provide sufficient airflow.. My
plan is a screened lattice which will be removable for service. Is
lattice sufficient enough for airflow?

If enclosed on two sides while the rest is open is no problem. *If the
lattice is fairly open and a little distance away, still no problem.
Be sure the leaving air is free to go too. *If you restrict the fan
you are adding load.

Ditto - *Everything already said.

I'm not so sure about the enclosed on two sides part. *I would think
if
you put a lattice that isn't the most open type right up against two
sides
of the unit, you could still substantially reduce the airflow on those
two
sides. *Air has to get through there somehow and blocking off 1/2
of it could have an impact, I would think.

blocking any airflow will make the system less efficent, and may
shorten its life......

since OP got a new unit why didnt they have the compressor relocated?

with the skyrocketing cost of electric using more isnt a good idea at
least for your wallet