chrisphr Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Garage is virtually unbearable in the summer heat, love to find a good air conditioning solution. Anyone have any luck with a portable dual hose model? They have some out there rated at 14,000BTU. I could easily vent it straight into the attic. Space is 400sqft, 11ft ceilings, would only run it 6-16 hours a week. Love to hear any thoughts on this, thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Thinking into the future, huh? You have noticed that winter befalls us next Sunday! There are plenty of choices, 400 sq ft is not a lot of space to cool, if you have a window, a good size window unit will do the job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisphr Posted December 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Yuppers, you don't fix the roof when it is raining! . No windows, and even if I did HOA doesn't allow for window units unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raefco Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 https://www.goductless.com/Mitsubishi-Air-Conditioners/MA-12WA-12000-BTU-13-SEER-Ductless-Air-Conditioner/19634.ac?gclid=CjwKEAiAh7WkBRCQj-_zwZvk52ISJADj7z8Ce15zyj5O_aJyYW7hyY5hkl2KbiYhM-lHuGVduVvoZRoC1jjw_wcB these ductless units are a bit pricy but work very well and a heating element can be added. or you could put a window unit in the attic and vent it out the gable,many window units have a remote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisphr Posted December 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Raefco, VERY interesting idea. Hadn't considered a window unit vented to the attic, that is very doable. Will a window unit operate if it is face down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 There's an old movie, Mosquito Coast. Harrison Ford. All I remember about it is he lived out in the jungle and somehow he made ice. Hope that helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raefco Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 I don't think you want to mount it face down but a simple plenum would direct the air where it needs to go, I guess for that matter, you could get a RV roof top unit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisphr Posted December 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 That is all I am trying to do. Make ice in the mosquito coast, although my cause is less noble than suppressing malaria. How DIY are the split mini's these days? I watched a YouTube video, the only thing that seems beyond my tool list/capability is testing the system for leaks with nitrogen. I was looking at the portable systems because the are cheap (relative) and easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisphr Posted December 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 The plenum is a possibility (had to look that word up). I should be able to cobble something together since I aspire to being a woodworker, or at least I play one at parties. Just evaluating all the options. Love to hear what other folks have worked out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 I have a window. My AC problem was solved in similar fashion to Jerry's...without the shlocken frocken subtitles. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisphr Posted December 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Nice! Miss that show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 Yuppers, you don't fix the roof when it is raining! . No windows, and even if I did HOA doesn't allow for window units unfortunately. Sorry, didn't know you were in a controled housing situation. I live out in the country, and can do just about anything I want within common sense! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted December 15, 2014 Report Share Posted December 15, 2014 That is all I am trying to do. Make ice in the mosquito coast, although my cause is less noble than suppressing malaria. How DIY are the split mini's these days? I watched a YouTube video, the only thing that seems beyond my tool list/capability is testing the system for leaks with nitrogen. I was looking at the portable systems because the are cheap (relative) and easy. Some of the mini's are oriented specifically for the DIYer, with push on connectors. I haven't priced them though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisphr Posted December 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 I think the ductless mini split is the way to go. After considering the window unit with a plenum, the Macgyver bubble gum and duct tape install sounds just as complex (perhaps more complex) as installing a mini split. The difference is I know the mini split will work. I'll probably install everything, then call in an hvac guy to test the connections and turn the thing on. Thanks for helping me decide! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raefco Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 I think the ductless mini split is the way to go. After considering the window unit with a plenum, the Macgyver bubble gum and duct tape install sounds just as complex (perhaps more complex) as installing a mini split. The difference is I know the mini split will work. I'll probably install everything, then call in an hvac guy to test the connections and turn the thing on. Thanks for helping me decide! I just built a house in the last couple years and that is what I did, I had a duct company draw up my duct plan when they did my quote, I installed all the duct work, both air handlers and compressors and had a service tech come out and vacuum the lines, charge and test the whole deal, he charged me 200 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Does it really get that hot in NC in the summer. I know Texans that spend the summer there for relief. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisphr Posted December 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Well I grew up in Southern California so if it is even 3 degrees outside of 72 then I am way outside my comfort zone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisphr Posted December 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 And by the way, it is really fn hot here. Go to seattle if you are trying to escape the heat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 I have a big A fan in my shop. I strip down to boxers and clogs. Neighbors don't complain about the noise, they raise Caine about the picture window view they get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raefco Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 I've been in south carliona when it was 103 with 90%+ humidity, pretty nasty stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 I've been in NC in the summer and you can have it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisphr Posted December 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 They complain because they don't want to admit to enjoying the view. I am fairly certain you rock the clogs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Love heat. So Cal, NV, AZ. Worst experience of my life was before being accustomed to weeks of high humidity with high heat. The hills of Missouri. After a decade of working outside no matter what, I don't mind so much, but it is still my least favorite. Using AC just to dry the air a bit is huge in those environments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vyrolan Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 The hills of Missouri. I grew up there...my wife was truly shocked that I wasn't melting when we went to Texas where she's from... It was at worse "as bad" as southern MO. They don't call it "Misery" for nothing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 Don't get me started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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