OliverKlozerof 160 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Not sure what forum to ask this in.... Anyone have any idea about how to install a coin operated aircon? Or add a coin timer to existing aircon? And where to buy the required gear? I'm in upper Sukhumvit area of Bangkok. (Would be for approx 40sqm fitness room.) Thx Link to post Share on other sites
pikao 170 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Maybe you could ask at a laundry that has coin operated machines Link to post Share on other sites
VocalNeal 7,201 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 For the fitness room user? They put money in and by the time the room has cooled down they have finished! The next guy doesn't need to insert money? Above is correct use the mechanism from a laundry machine. But not something you will be able to buy on-line? Link to post Share on other sites
worgeordie 44,537 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Aliexpress has several listed regards worgeordie Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post ExpatOilWorker 5,030 Posted November 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 24, 2020 Just wire the fitness equipment to power the air-conditioner and save the world. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieH 28,599 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Lazada https://s.lazada.co.th/s.XLJOx Link to post Share on other sites
OliverKlozerof 160 Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 4 minutes ago, CharlieH said: Lazada https://s.lazada.co.th/s.XLJOx Well, thats for a washing machine. Can't see how that would work with an aircon. Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post CharlieH 28,599 Posted November 24, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, OliverKlozerof said: Well, thats for a washing machine. Can't see how that would work with an aircon. The mechan8sm doesnt change, what its wired to and the circuit controlling it does. At the end of the day its just a coin operated timer, irrespective of what its end connection is. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
OliverKlozerof 160 Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 16 minutes ago, VocalNeal said: For the fitness room user? They put money in and by the time the room has cooled down they have finished! The next guy doesn't need to insert money? Above is correct use the mechanism from a laundry machine. But not something you will be able to buy on-line? Unit for washing machine: Insert (say) 30 baht. Machine comes on and completes one cycle. What I need is this: Insert (say) 10 baht; aircon runs for 10 minutes. 20 baht; 20 minutes. Etc. After figuring out how to achieve this, I plan to proposition my landlord re: installing an aircon in my building's fitness room. It currently has no aircon, so it too hot most of the time to work out in. (I might pay half installation cost. Cheaper and more convenient for me over the long run that a fitness club; most of which play hideous music, etc.) Link to post Share on other sites
johng 17,123 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 I have seen those coin operated timers in the Amorn shops don't know if they have branches in Bangkok ? Link to post Share on other sites
RichCor 2,695 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 4 minutes ago, OliverKlozerof said: 10 minutes ago, CharlieH said: Lazada https://s.lazada.co.th/s.XLJOx Well, thats for a washing machine. Can't see how that would work with an aircon. Do you even have a clue how a coin-operated switch/timer works? Some budget hotels will require the door keycard or keychain fob be placed in a provided wall holder to activate power to the room (preventing guests from leaving AirCon going while they're out of the room). Link to post Share on other sites
OliverKlozerof 160 Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 Ah...now I realize the 'coin timer' that's used on *driers* in laundromats are pure timers. That's what shows up when I searched Aliexpress: https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20201123224908&SearchText=coin+timer So yeah, something like this could work. Link to post Share on other sites
ExpatOilWorker 5,030 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, johng said: I have seen those coin operated timers in the Amorn shops don't know if they have branches in Bangkok ? https://s.lazada.co.th/s.XLtqf Control the operating time of the tumble dryer / snooker table / game And computer There are various functions to choose from. There is a time control system You can choose from a variety of coin acceptors. There is a power cut system. (AC disconnection system) There is a power surge protection system. Various reset signals can be selected. Or disable the reset signal as well Edited November 24, 2020 by ExpatOilWorker Link to post Share on other sites
OliverKlozerof 160 Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, RichCor said: Do you even have a clue how a coin-operated switch/timer works? The coin units for *washers* are not timers; just ON switches. The units on *driers* ARE timers. (See my recent post re: finding them on Aliexpress.) Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieH 28,599 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 If the OP cares to browse Lazada there are many variations on the same theme. BUT if you dont know what you are doing, get hold of someone qualified to do what you propose and dont "wing it". Link to post Share on other sites
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