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  1. Valrayx

    Valrayx Junior Member

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    Hi all
    Anyone know the cooling rating of my air conditiong unit (in BTU/h or kW) of my 2012 Prius Gen3?
    thanks
    Valerie
     
    #1 Valrayx, Aug 19, 2012
  2. Randy G.

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    It's better than my 2007 PT Cruiser, that I know for sure. We just bought a new level 5 and even in 100 degree heat it will freeze you out of the car if that's what you want (and I do).
     
    #2 Randy G., Aug 21, 2012
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    From the 2012 Prius New Car Features Manual:

    Heater
    Heater Output W 5200
    Air Flow Volume m3/h 330
    Power Consumption W 190

    Cooler
    Cooling Capacity W 4920
    Air Flow Volume m3/h 475
    Power Consumption W 240
     
    #3 PriusInParadise, Aug 21, 2012
  4. Valrayx

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  5. Valrayx

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    Thank you! You are better than the dealer! I missed it in the manual.
     
    #5 Valrayx, Sep 11, 2012
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    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    In terms of power draw the A/C can draw 1900w when going full bore. It drops to 1500w after a few minutes and eventually settles at 300-600w depending on outside temp and your settings.
     
    #6 F8L, Sep 11, 2012
  7. Valrayx

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    How did you measure that?
     
    #7 Valrayx, Oct 13, 2012
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    F8L Protecting Habitat & AG Lands

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    If you meant to quote me I measured the power draw with the Torque App and a Bluetooth OBDII adapter.
     
    #8 F8L, Oct 13, 2012
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    Being in the Phx heat and using the ScanGuageII (ACw), the A/C does max out @1900W draw when first getting into your auto in the afternoons. Depending on the temps outside to cool and maintain the cabin, the A/C can draw from 0-200W in the mornings to 900W draw at @100f heat. I never had the auto when outside temps were at 115f and I wonder what it would take to cool the car.

    Yes, the A/C is ice cold and has no hardship even though its not running off a pulley belt like in gas autos. Considering the hot climate here, I don't think I ever ran the fan speed beyond 3-4 bars. Ever. The draw of the A/C would not matter if you had the fan on high or low.
     
    #9 PruisAz, Oct 13, 2012
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