Tom Cancelleri Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Got my a.c. for the shop. 14000 btu portable a.c. from honeywell. Picked up some stuff at home depot yesterday for a thru wall install. Used a 6 3/8 carbide hole saw and went to work. Hit a stud due to poor planning on my part. Not a problem, sawzall and chisel to clean the part of the stud that was in the way. Outside Inside... Die yard tools! Seriously it's shed time. Temp testing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted May 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 65% humidity in the shop is gross. Really hope I don't need to install a water drain line to it, and that the evaporation feature is sufficient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Will make things much more enjoyable once you get it dialed in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Honeywell! Just don't loose the operating manual. I've been searching here and the net for the one to our digital thermostat to our central a/c unit. It seems that we pushed a button by mistake and don't know how to correct it. No where to be found. Whatever happened to the old reliable Mercury switch? Oh, back to you Tom, congrats on your new, cool acquisition! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted May 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Honeywell! Just don't loose the operating manual. I've been searching here and the net for the one to our digital thermostat to our central a/c unit. It seems that we pushed a button by mistake and don't know how to correct it. No where to be found. Whatever happened to the old reliable Mercury switch? Oh, back to you Tom, congrats on your new, cool acquisition! Digital thermostats without a phone app or friendly interface boggle my mind. As for thermostats, the Nest is an incredibly easy to use and configure thermostat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted May 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Temperature update. 75.6 degrees and 50% humidity. In 30 minutes. Drop of 3.4 degrees and 15% humidity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinF Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Out of curiosity, what would one of those set a guy back, if you don't mind me asking, of course. I assume it heats by the title "year round" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted May 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 Out of curiosity, what would one of those set a guy back, if you don't mind me asking, of course. I assume it heats by the title "year round" This one actually only cools. I have a 5600 BTU heater in the ceiling that keeps the shop nice and warm. With this however I have year round comfort. The unit was on sale at best buy during their memorial day appliance sale and was $467 free shipping and then tax so in total just under $500. Paid about 20 bucks for the 6" to 5" reducer at home depot and then 15 for the vent cap, I had the caulk/silicone for the cap. It's now been running for 3.5 hours and it's 72 degrees in the shop and it's at 45% relative humidity, it's currently 86 degrees outside. It's actually really comfortable and it's almost a completely smooth transition from inside the house to the shop. I do need to make a cover to fill over the 6" hole on the inside wall since I had to put in a reducer and didn't have a 5" hole saw. I've got some cherry I just bookmatched and cut up and glued to make a little wall plate. with a 5" hole. I'll chamfer the edges, recess some screws and put it on. Should look good when I'm done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinF Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 This one actually only cools. I have a 5600 BTU heater in the ceiling that keeps the shop nice and warm. With this however I have year round comfort. The unit was on sale at best buy during their memorial day appliance sale and was $467 free shipping and then tax so in total just under $500. Paid about 20 bucks for the 6" to 5" reducer at home depot and then 15 for the vent cap, I had the caulk/silicone for the cap. It's now been running for 3.5 hours and it's 72 degrees in the shop and it's at 45% relative humidity, it's currently 86 degrees outside. It's actually really comfortable and it's almost a completely smooth transition from inside the house to the shop. I do need to make a cover to fill over the 6" hole on the inside wall since I had to put in a reducer and didn't have a 5" hole saw. I've got some cherry I just bookmatched and cut up and glued to make a little wall plate. with a 5" hole. I'll chamfer the edges, recess some screws and put it on. Should look good when I'm done.well poop. I need something that heats to, actually I really need a heater. I have a kerosene heater but I don't much like the idea of 1) open flame in a wood shop and 2) carbon monoxide poisoning. The search continues Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted May 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 well poop. I need something that heats to, actually I really need a heater. I have a kerosene heater but I don't much like the idea of 1) open flame in a wood shop and 2) carbon monoxide poisoning. The search continues They make a version of it that has heat. It's the same as the one I have only with 12,000 BTU heat pump. http://www.walmart.com/ip/23091467?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227017133036&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=40873439792&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=78766143752&veh=sem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinF Posted May 31, 2015 Report Share Posted May 31, 2015 They make a version of it that has heat. It's the same as the one I have only with 12,000 BTU heat pump.http://www.walmart.com/ip/23091467?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&adid=22222222227017133036&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=40873439792&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=78766143752&veh=sem thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Tom, does it have an integral air filter? I would be worried about that thing clogging up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted June 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 It has a removable filter, but nothing internal. The filter is a fine mesh and is washable. They recommend washing it every 2 weeks, however I'm thinking in the shop, ever 3-5 days depending on what that filter looks like and what operations I was doing in the shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted June 1, 2015 Report Share Posted June 1, 2015 Sounds about right. Please keep us updated as you dial things in. I'm also considering an ac system in the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted June 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 It was 97 degrees outside yesterday. Inside the shop was 69.4 degrees. Today was 95 degrees and 71 in the shop. Humidity is still a bit higher than I'd like it, hovering around 53%. I need to make some more changes to the airflow in the shop. Perhaps help distribute the air from the A.C. a little better. Once the airflow is more dialed in, it should make a huge difference. I might add a dedicated dehumidifier to help the AC get that humidity down even more. I also need to add some white foam to the glass of the garage door to add to the insulation level and prevent that afternoon sun from heating the shop even more. I did finally finish the piece for around the exhaust hose. Some leftover cherry from when I milled my end cap. I bookmatched those two pieces, cut a 5 1/8" hole with my dremel and circle cutter with 1/8" down cut spiral (took forever!) Chamfered the inside of the hole, and the edges. Cut a recess for the screw heads with a 1/2" forstner bit. Drilled a 1/4" hole. Sanded to 120 (it's shop stuff) and coated with danish oil. Put some anchors in the wall and installed with matching screws for the anchors. Quick little project. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinF Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Tom... Your hardcore dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom Cancelleri Posted June 12, 2015 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 My motto is, if you're gonna do something, do it whole assed, because half is not enough. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Holly crap, 53% humidity. That's desert air! You keep on and I'm gonna have to get me one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinF Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 But what's the humidity level outside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Does your bench know that your cheating on it before she's ready? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 My motto is, if you're gonna do something, do it whole assed, because half is not enough. Yep.. If you're going to do it, do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted June 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 Does your bench know that your cheating on it before she's ready? I used the bench to flatten one side of the panel, and to hold it while sanding, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wtnhighlander Posted June 13, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 It was 97* and 90+% humidity outside here yesterday. And so was my shop. I hate you. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Cancelleri Posted June 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 But what's the humidity level outside? 82-87% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinF Posted June 13, 2015 Report Share Posted June 13, 2015 82-87%thats not to bad, a little sticky, nothing a shade tree won't cure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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