Subcooled (Climadry) Grow 5 Commercial Dehumidifier, 705 Pints per Day, 5 Ton Split

Subcooled Grow 5: A 5 Ton Grow Room Dehumidifier and Air Conditioner

The Subcooled Grow 5, also sold as the Climadry 705, is a commercial-grade dehumidifier and air conditioner in one cabinet. Subcooled Air developed it for growers with the help of ClimaGrow R&D. It removes 705 pints of water a day at AHAM standard conditions. The indoor unit connects to a standard outdoor 5 ton air conditioner condenser, which is sold separately. Rejecting heat outdoors is what lets the unit dry a room without adding heat to it. Operation runs in two stages from the same cabinet. In cooling mode, a wall thermostat calls for cooling and the unit delivers 2.5 tons of air conditioning. Air leaves the coil at 55 to 60°F in that mode. In dehumidification mode, a detachable commercial humidistat takes over and holds the space down to 50 percent RH. A reheat condenser warms the dried air, so it returns to the room near 70°F. That combination suits a dark period, when lights are off and humidity climbs but cooling demand drops. The supply blower moves a nominal 1,000 CFM and runs quietly at low static pressure. Indoor power is 115V single phase at 4.4 A. Auto defrost lets the unit keep running in cool buildings.

Installing an Agricultural Dehumidifier With an Outdoor Condenser

Both this unit and its 5 ton condenser must be installed by a certified HVAC technician. A technician can also source a compatible condenser at the best price locally. Plan the refrigerant line route from the indoor cabinet to the outdoor condenser before the unit is set. The cabinet measures 47 in deep, 42 in long and 27 in high, and it weighs 300 lb. It ships on an aluminum skid with forklift pockets and corner eyes for lifting into place. The cabinet itself is pre-painted aluminum sheet metal built for commercial use. Because the blower is rated for low static, the supply can be ducted to reach across a large room. Keep duct runs short and well sealed so the blower holds its rated airflow. Water collects in a stainless steel drain pan and leaves through a 3/4 in drain coupling. Route that drain to a floor drain or condensate pump with a continuous fall. The filter compartment takes a 2 in pleated filter rated anywhere from MERV 3 to MERV 13. A higher MERV rating catches finer dust but needs more frequent changes. A loaded filter cuts airflow, so check it on a regular schedule. Mount the humidistat where it reads the room, away from the supply air stream. The thermostat should sit in the same zone so both stages answer to the same conditions. Subcooled Air backs the unit with a one-year limited warranty on defective parts.

Key Features

• 705 pints per day: At AHAM standard conditions, with no heat added to the space.
• 2.5 tons of cooling: 55-60°F leaving air in cooling mode.
• Two-stage operation: Thermostat controls cooling; humidistat controls drying.
• Reheat condenser: Dried air returns near 70°F.
• 1,000 CFM blower: Quiet, low static, ductable.
• 115V power: 4.4 A on a single-phase circuit.
• Commercial build: Aluminum cabinet, stainless drain pan, forklift skid.
• Made in the USA: Designed for growers with ClimaGrow R&D.

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