Popular Post wtnhighlander Posted May 26, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 @gee-dub, this is just an anecdotal observation, but my external vent goes straight out, and the noise is quite minimal. The blower inside produces far more sound than the air flowing out the exhaust. I think what you should do is construct a giant pan flute in the exhaust stream. When the music begins to stutter, that means chips are flying out, and its time to empty the bin! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted May 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2021 @wtnhighlanderThis is encouraging. I have heard varying reports but, of course, the units being reported on varied as well. My unit is optimistically rated by the maker at 75db with no distance or other data given for this number. I can tell you from running it in the old shop for years that the moving air noise does drown out the machine noise and 75db it ain't . In the spirit of "what happens if I do nothing" engineering I will try it piped straight first 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gee-dub Posted May 30, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted May 30, 2021 HVAC lands. Outdoor unit up. Slab done. More fun with HVAC tomorrow. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gee-dub Posted May 31, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 Got power and line sets run for one unit today. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 Alright, alright, alright! That’s a neat looking box where the wires come out! Never seen one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpt life Posted May 31, 2021 Report Share Posted May 31, 2021 All kinds of smart to have line sets come out the underside of an inset. Less reliance on caulking, and UV shading for what caulking you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gee-dub Posted June 1, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 Getting a little closer. A couple of parts I needed for the vac setup got overlooked but, are on the way. We have to stop here. I have the units positioned at about 8 feet. The HVAC guy recommended not putting it higher as you are cooling air mass you are not standing in. That may have some merit but, I was more concerned in leaving room to build a pre-filter box above the unit if that turns out to be required. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 Since I was installing the one for my Mother's Suite, in a hurry, by myself, I bought one of these, and am glad I did. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010M261GW/?coliid=I55WJJMP6996O&colid=2P8GBP5SU4LS7&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted June 2, 2021 Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 Must be a LOT of those mini-splits being sold, for a third party to supply such an oddly specific accessory! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted June 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 2 hours ago, wtnhighlander said: Must be a LOT of those mini-splits being sold, for a third party to supply such an oddly specific accessory! I'm pretty sure it is me that is odd ;-) It is just a 5/16" male flare to a 1/4" NPT. If I had ordered it when I ordered everything else all would be well. The manual even says "or use an adapter, sold separately". I was unable to source one at a BORG, ACE, Auto parts, etc. Even the local HVAC place, although readily familiar with what I wanted and why, had none in stock . Another problem is getting what the label says something is. I had this problem with bearings from China; right part number, right data sheet, wrong dimensions(???) The adapter should be here Thursday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gee-dub Posted June 5, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted June 5, 2021 Moving in baby steps now while waiting for an assist on the indoor unit mount and vacuuming. Someone pointed out the need for a pair of handrails on the attic ladder as the product as sold only supplies the right hand one. I cobbled a left hand one out of scrap found in the temporary shop. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gee-dub Posted June 8, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 Both HVAC units in and functional. TIme for e few catch-up details before starting the DC shed. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 I hope you charged the units before R410a doubled in price. I bought a 25 pound tank, about a month ago, and just noticed, by chance on ebay, that the price has doubled since then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted June 13, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 Thank goodness the previous and current administration closely monitored opportunistic price gouging and protected us consumers . I have changed many things about how I was going about this build and have scratched a few upgrades of tools off the list due to paying over $2 a board foot for construction lumber and $60 a sheet for OSB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gee-dub Posted June 15, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted June 15, 2021 Finally . . . DC Shed . . . some assembly required. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom King Posted June 16, 2021 Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 I hate to think what the value cost of that little pile of framing materials is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted June 16, 2021 Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 I just bought 3/4” paint grade birch ply for $52.50 from my hardwood dealer. I passed by the 3/4” pine smooth on one side at Lowe’s yesterday for $77. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted June 16, 2021 Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 According to the news report I heard this week lumber prices have fallen. Apparently not that much. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted June 16, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 We are seeing a few stories like that out of the respected outlets that report on such things. WSJ for example. These are reports on trends which have not yet filtered down. My lumber yard prices react more quickly that the local BORGs. If I had to build any shop fixtures right away and didn't normally foot the bill for baltic birch I certainly would today. The prices between BB ply and BORG junk are so close right now. 12 hours ago, Tom King said: I hate to think what the value cost of that little pile of framing materials is. That cost me about what I had budgeted for the finished shed shell (not counting the concrete and electrical). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gee-dub Posted June 17, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted June 17, 2021 Primed some roof sheathing this morning. During the heat wave I am getting up at first light and priming / painting things like siding, trim, and other materials for the DC shed. Fortunately I can run the HVAC which allows me to work til about 10am. After that running the HVAC in an un-insulated building with no ceiling and gable and ridge vents gets a little silly 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gee-dub Posted June 21, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 Insulation is in. Tested out the HVAC . . . . . . while building the DC walls in the shop. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted June 21, 2021 Report Share Posted June 21, 2021 ...and what did you think? I've heard great things about the mini splits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gee-dub Posted June 22, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 Loved the mini splits while painting siding and trim today, that's for sure. Got the walls up and bolted down. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gee-dub Posted June 23, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 Ledger, rafters, fascia, roof sheathing, etc. rounds things out. Looks more normal from afar. Need to add the roofing, siding, door, insulation (for sound) and skin the inside walls with something. The electrical for lighting and the DC disconnect are in splice boxes on the outer wall (now inside the shed). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted June 23, 2021 Report Share Posted June 23, 2021 10 hours ago, gee-dub said: Looks more normal from afar. Looks like a house, and I'm jealous. How big is it again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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