Size of condenser - InspectionNews

James Bohac · #1 (**permalink**) 05-07-2007, 02:36 PM

Need help with a condenser size.
Lennox condenser Model# HS25-511-1P Mfg 1993. Is this a 2 Ton unit? The size of the cabinet is as big a most 5 ton units.

Thanks
Jim

Thom Walker · #2 (**permalink**) 05-07-2007, 03:43 PM

Jim,

Are you sure that was a 25 and not 26?

http://www.lennox.com/pdfs/Lennox%20...menclature.pdf

I suspect, but do not know, Chris, that it's a matter of economics. Why build seven housings when one or two might suffice? As well, just like babies, we adults will always translate bigger and shinier into better.

James Bohac · #3 (**permalink**) 05-07-2007, 04:47 PM

Thanks for the link!

James

neal lewis · #4 (**permalink**) 05-07-2007, 08:01 PM

Older lennox condensers used this numbering system.
Model#:
211 1.5 ton
261 2 ton
311 2.5 ton
411 3 ton
461 3.5 ton
511 4 ton
651 5 ton

The max breaker size rating for the condenser was probably 40 amp; that would also help narrow the size.