Cooper & Hunter MES 18,000 BTU Outdoor Condenser, 230V, R410A - Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump

Name: Cooper & Hunter MES 18,000 BTU Outdoor Condenser, 230V, R410A - Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner Heat Pump
Brand: HVAC Mart
SKU: CH-18MES-230VO
Price: 1092.52 USD
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Product specifications

Voltage: 230V
SEER: 22.9
WiFi: Not Included
Type: Outdoor Unit
Freon: R410A

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CH-18MES-230VO

System Specs

Cooling Capacity	18,000 BTU/h
Heating Capacity	19,000 BTU/h
SEER2	22.9
EER2	13.9
Voltage	230V

Refrigerant	R410A
Compressor	Inverter
Sound Level (indoor)	58 dB(A)
Warranty	7-Yr Compressor

Product Description

The Cooper & Hunter 18,000 BTU outdoor condenser (CH-18MES-230VO) is the outdoor half of a R410A ductless mini split heat-pump system. Pair it with compatible indoor units to build your system.

Tech Specifications

6 Modes for Maximum Comfort

Engineered to adapt to every season, every room, every need.

Auto mode

Maintain a comfortable indoor temperature by automatically switching between heating and cooling as needed. Ideal for year-round use.

7YEAR COMPRESSOR
WARRANTY

BACKED BY COOPER & HUNTER

Industry-leading protection on every unit

Compressor: 7-year coverage
With product registration after professional installation.
Parts & components: 5-year coverage
All major components and refrigerant circuit parts.

Technical Specifications

Outdoor Unit Specs

Outdoor Unit — CH-HPR19M-230VO, CH-18MES-230VO
Model	CH-18MES-230VOThis model	CH-HPR19M-230VO
Unit Dimensions (WxDxH)		37.24x16.14x31.89 in
Net/Gross Weight		138.23/149.03 lb
Packing Dimensions (WxDxH)		42.91x19.69x34.84 in
Power Supply		208-230V, 1Ph, 60Hz
Maximum Fuse Size		25 A
Min. Circuit Ampacity		20 A
Copper Line Size (Liquid/Gas)		2x1/4" - 2x3/8"
Noise Level		61 dB
Airflow		2,129.41 CFM
Dehumidification		3.57 pt/h
System type	Multi-zone unit
Heating capacity (Min/Max) (Btu/h)	19,000(4,350~25,800)
Cooling capacity (Min/Max) (BTU/h)	18,000(3,850~22,400)
Power source	208-230V, 1Ph, 60Hz
Max. fuse (A)	25
Ambient temperature - Cooling (F)	5~122
BTU Rated	18,000
COP	3.62
HSPF2-4	9.8
HSPF2-5	7.6
Unit dimensions (WxDxH)	35.04x13.46x26.50
Packing dimensions (WxDxH)	40.55x17.24x29.53
Net/Gross weight (lb)	100.31/108.69
Max height difference between Indoor and Outdoor unit	49.21
Max. pipe length (ft)	131
Additional Refrigerant Charge 1/4 liquid line	0.16
Refrigerant precharge (ft)	up to 50
Dehumidification (Pnt/H)	2.20
Outdoor noise level (dB)	58.5
Additional Refrigerant Charge 3/8 liquid line	0.32
Ambient temperature - Heating (F)	-13～75
Refrigerant type	R410A
EER2 up to	12
SEER2 up to	19
Outdoor air flow (CFM)	1,764.71
Voltage range (V)	187-253
Performance level	Standard Heat
Minimum circuit ampacity (A)	18
Refrigerant piping Liquid/Gas side (inch)	2x1/4" - 2x3/8"

System Specs

System
Cooling Capacity (Range)	18,000 Btu/h (5,650-22,000)
Heating Capacity (Range) at 47°F	19,000 Btu/h (5,050-24,400)
SEER2 / EER2	22.9 / 13.9
HSPF4 / HSPF5	10.5 / 8.0
Outdoor MCA / Max. Fuse	18 A / 25 A
Max. Connectable Indoor Units	2
Outdoor Airflow	1,765 CFM
Outdoor Noise Level	58 dB(A)
Refrigerant	R410A
Outdoor Dimensions (W×D×H)	35.04 × 13.46 × 26.50 in

Series Comparison Table

Technical specifications for every model in the series — this product is one of them.

Indoor Models Hyper

Specification	CH-06MOLVWM-230WI	CH-09MOLVWM-230WI	CH-12MOLVWM-230WI	CH-18MOLVWM-230WI	CH-24MOLVWM-230WI
Power Supply Rated (V, Ph, Hz)	208/230, 1, 60	208/230, 1, 60	208/230, 1, 60	208/230, 1, 60	208/230, 1, 60
Rated Capacity (Btu/h)	6,000	9,000	12,000	18,000	24,000
Minimum Circuit Ampacity (MCA) (A)	3	3	3	3	3
Max. Fuse (A)	15	15	15	15	15
Indoor Air Flow (Turbo/Hi/Mi/Lo) (CFM)	294/247/176/141	341/291/194/152	341/291/194/152	768/530/458/382	790/601/459/382
Indoor Noise Level (Hi/Mi/Lo) dB(A)	38.5/30/20.5	40/35/23.5	41.5/36/24	46/40/25	46.5/44/35
Dimension (WxDxH) (inch)	28.70x7.87x11.30	31.57x7.87x11.61	31.57x7.87x11.61	42.64x9.61x13.23	42.68x9.21x13.27
Packing (WxDxH) (inch)	31.10x10.83x14.76	34.45x11.22x14.96	34.45x11.22x14.96	45.47x16.34x12.40	45.47x16.34x12.40
Net/Gross Weight (lbs.)	17.64/22.49	18.96/24.25	18.74/24.25	29.54/37.48	29.98/38.14
Room Temperature Cooling (°F)	60 - 90	60 - 90	60 - 90	60 - 90	60 - 90
Room Temperature Heating (°F)	32 - 86	32 - 86	32 - 86	32 - 86	32 - 86
Liquid Side/Gas Side (inch)	1/4" / 3/8"	1/4" / 3/8"	1/4" / 1/2"	1/4" / 1/2"	3/8" / 5/8"

Indoor Models Regular

Specification	CH-060LVWM-115VI	CH-090LVWM-115WI	CH-120LVWM-115WI	CH-09MOLVWM-230VI	CH-12MOLVWM-230WI	CH-18MOLVWM-230WI	CH-24MOLVWM-230WI
Power Supply Rated (V, Ph, Hz)	115V, 1, 60	115, 1, 60	115, 1, 60	208/230, 1, 60	208/230, 1, 60	208/230, 1, 60	208/230, 1, 60
Rated Capacity (Btu/h)	7,000	9,000	12,000	9,000	12,000	18,000	24,000
Minimum Circuit Ampacity (MCA) (A)	3	3	3	3	3	3	3
Max. Fuse (A)	15	15	15	15	15	15	15
Indoor Air Flow (Turbo/Hi/Mi/Lo) (CFM)	341/300/241/176	341/300/241/176	341/300/241/176	291.18/194.12/152.94	341/291/194/152	768/530/458/382	790/601/459/382
Indoor Noise Level (Hi/Mi/Lo) dB(A)	41.5/36/24	41.5/36/24	41.5/36/24	40/34/23.5	42/36/25	45.5/41/24.5	48/40/28
Dimension (WxDxH) (inch)	31.57x7.87x11.61	31.57x7.87x11.61	31.57x7.87x11.61	31.57x7.87x11.61	31.57x7.87x11.61	42.64x9.61x13.23	42.68x9.21x13.27
Packing (WxDxH) (inch)	34.45x11.22x14.96	34.45x11.22x14.96	34.45x11.22x14.96	34.45x11.22x14.96	34.45x11.22x14.96	45.47x16.34x12.40	45.47x16.34x12.40
Net/Gross Weight (lbs.)	18.96/24.47	18.96/24.47	18.96/24.47	18.96/24.25	18.74/24.25	29.54/37.48	29.98/38.14
Room Temperature Cooling (°F)	60 - 90	60 - 90	60 - 90	60 - 90	60 - 90	60 - 90	60 - 90
Room Temperature Heating (°F)	32 - 86	32 - 86	32 - 86	32 - 86	32 - 86	32 - 86	32 - 86
Liquid Side/Gas Side (inch)	1/4" / 1/2"	1/4" / 1/2"	1/4" / 1/2"	1/4" / 3/8"	1/4" / 1/2"	1/4" / 1/2"	3/8" / 5/8"

Outdoor Models Regular

Specification	ES-Series
CH-18MES-230V0	CH-28MES-230V0
Power Supply (V, Ph, Hz)	208/230, 1, 60
Voltage Range (V)	187-253
Cooling Rated Capacity (Btu/h)	18,000(5,650~22,000)
Cooling Rated Current (A)	6.2
EER2 (Btu/h)	13.9
SEER2 (Btu/h)	22.9
Heating Rated Capacity (Btu/h)	19,000(5,050~24,400)
Heating Rated Current (A)	6.3
Heating at 47°F COP (W/W)	3.74
HSPF4	10.5
HSPF5	8
Heating at 5°F Rated Capacity (Btu/h)	12,600
Heating at 5°F COP (W/W)	2
Minimum Circuit Ampacity (Outdoor unit) (A)	18
Max. Fuse (Outdoor unit) (A)	25
Outdoor Air Flow (Max) (CFM)	1,765
Outdoor Noise Level (Sound Pressure) (dB(A))	58
Dimension (WxDxH) (inch)	35.04x13.46x26.50
Packing (WxDxH) (inch)	40.55x17.24x29.53
Net/Gross Weight	100/109
Refrigerant Type/Charged (oz)	R410A/65.26
Refrigerant Precharge (ft)	49
Additional Charge for Each (oz/ft)	0.16
Design Pressure (PSIG)	550/340
Refrigerant Piping Liquid Side (inch)	2 x 1/4"
Refrigerant Piping Gas Side (inch)	2 x 3/8"
Max. Pipe Length (ft)	131
Max. Length for One Indoor Unit (ft)	82
Max. Height Difference in Level (ft)	49
Max. Height Difference Between Indoor Units (ft)	33
Ambient Temperature Cooling (°F)	5~122
Ambient Temperature Heating (°F)	-13~75
AHRI	✔
Energy Star	✔
NEEP	✔

Outdoor Models Hyper

Specification	CH-HPR19M-230V0	CH-HPR28M-230V0	CH-HPR36M-230V0	CH-HPR48M-230VO	CH-HPR55M-230V0
Power Supply (V, Ph, Hz)	208/230, 1, 60	208/230, 1, 60	208/230, 1, 60	208/230, 1, 60	208/230, 1, 60
Voltage Range (V)	187-253	187-253	187-253	187-253	187-253
Cooling Rated Capacity (Btu/h)	19,000 (5,500~-25,000)	28,000(7,995-32,826)	36,000(17,900~42,000)	48,000 (19,300-51,000)	55,000(11,600~58,000)
Cooling Rated Current (A)	9.1	12.4	11.8	18	23.5
EER2 (Btu/h)	12.5	12.5	13.6	11.7	10.5
SEER2 (Btu/h)	22	23	22.2	21.8	22
Heating Rated Capacity (Btu/h)	20,000(8,100~29,700)	28,000(5,035~38,712)	36,500(12,500~49,000)	49,000(11,500~58,000)	55,000(33,000~63,000)
Heating Rated Current (A)	9.4	10.5	12.2	17.8	22.5
Heating at 47°F COP (W/W)	3.4	3.66	3.9	3.8	3.05
HSPF4	9.8	10.6	10.3	9.8	9.3
HSPF5	7.7	8.1	8.3	7.6	7.3
Heating at 5°F Rated Capacity (Btu/h)	19,000	24,000	36,000	48,000	37,800
Heating at 5°F COP (W/W)	1.96	1.75	1.9	2	1.8
Minimum Circuit Ampacity (Outdoor unit) (A)	20	25	40	42	40
Max. Fuse (Outdoor unit) (A)	25	40	60	50	60
Outdoor Air Flow (Max) (CFM)	2,129	2,147	4,500	4,500	4,500
Outdoor Noise Level (Sound Pressure) (dB(A))	61	63	63	65	62
Dimension (WxDxH) (inch)	37.24x16.14x31.89	37.24x16.14x31.89	37.48x16.34x52.48	37.48x16.34x52.48	37.48x16.34x52.48
Packing (WxDxH) (inch)	42.91x19.69x34.84	42.91x19.69x34.84	43.11x19.49x58.27	43.11x19.49x58.27	43.11x19.49x58.27
Net/Gross Weight	138/149	168/179	223/254	238/270	233/266
Refrigerant Type/Charged (oz)	R410A/91.7	R410A/134.04	R410A/162	R410A/162	R410A/162
Refrigerant Precharge (ft)	49	74	98	123	123
Additional Charge for Each (oz/ft)	0.16	0.16 - *0.32	0.16 - *0.32	0.16 - *0.32	0.16 -*0.32
Design Pressure (PSIG)	550/340	550/340	550/340	550/340	550/340
Refrigerant Piping Liquid Side (inch)	2 x 1/4"	3 x 1/4"	4 x 1/4"	5 x 1/4"	5 x 1/4"
Refrigerant Piping Gas Side (inch)	2 x 3/8"	2 x 3/8" +1 x 1/2"	3 x 3/8" +1 x 1/2"	3 x 3/8" + 2 x 1/2"	3 x 3/8" +2 x 1/2"
Max. Pipe Length (ft)	131	197	262	262	262
Max. Length for One Indoor Unit (ft)	82	98	115	115	115
Max. Height Difference in Level (ft)	49	49	49	49	49.21
Max. Height Difference Between Indoor Units (ft)	33	33	33	33	33
Ambient Temperature Cooling (°F)	5~122	5~122	5~122	5~122	5~122
Ambient Temperature Heating (°F)	-22~75	-22~75	-22~75	-22~75	-22~75

Frequently asked questions.

What size mini split do I need for my space?

For areas up to 850 sq ft, the Cooper & Hunter MES 18,000 BTU mini split is an ideal choice. It efficiently heats and cools spaces of this size with its high SEER of 22.9.

Can I install a mini split myself?

Yes, the Cooper & Hunter MES mini split can be installed by a DIY enthusiast, especially with available kits, but it's important to follow the installation guidelines closely. Keep in mind that proper installation will ensure optimal performance and efficiency.

Does the mini split come pre-charged with refrigerant?

The Cooper & Hunter MES unit is pre-charged with R410A refrigerant for up to 25 ft of line set, making installation simpler. Ensure you have the correct line set length to maintain efficiency.

What voltage does the Cooper & Hunter mini split require?

The Cooper & Hunter MES model operates on a 230V power supply, which is standard for many residential applications. Ensure your electrical system can support this voltage for optimal operation.

What warranty does the Cooper & Hunter MES offer?

The Cooper & Hunter MES comes with a 5-year parts warranty and a 7-year compressor warranty, provided you register the unit within 30 days of purchase. This ensures your investment is protected for years to come.

What SEER rating do I need for energy efficiency?

The Cooper & Hunter MES boasts an impressive SEER of 22.9, which exceeds the minimum efficiency standards. A higher SEER rating like this one can significantly reduce your energy bills while providing effective heating and cooling.