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Reminds me of the cool sound effects from Forbidden Planet.

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Considering a mini-split unit for my newly constructed shop. The electrician is almost finished, lots of other things to be done before getting a cooling unit. Spray foam (closed cell) insulation, floor coating, two post lift and then maybe a mini-split or simply a window AC unit.

Spent most of the day (two days ago) using a 24 inch trencher (rented from Home Depot) trenching as deep as it would go but, it's a very slow process and the wheeled version was the only version available. Would have preferred the rubber tracked version. Tire slippage was so bad the trencher couldn't move so, I secured the trencher to my Kubota Tractor and pulled it to get the job done. Still took a very long time to get the trench dug but, got it done. The electrician arrived the next day, ran the conduit and I used the front in loader to fill the ditch back in. Tamped the filled trench as much as humanly possible with a Spud Bar and then refilled. My arms are sore after that exercise but, the filled in trench looks good.

A bit off topic I know but, it's all part of getting power to that shop so I can eventually get that window unit AC or a mini-split.

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Rams
Learning most of life's lessons the hard way. .
You are only young once but, you can be immature indefinitely.

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quote Originally posted by CoolBlue87GT: Depending on the size of the new shop, I used a 12k 110v unit for my 784 sq foot garage. The larger sizes are 220v. It was well worth the little investment. Looking forward to seeing your build post showing the construction and finished shop. Good luck.

I don't consider myself to be anything close to an HVAC Tech. Had a Tech to work on our refrigerator today. So, I asked him about a mini-split. He said he does both appliances and HVAC systems. He described what he thought was best for my 1200 sq. ft. shop and that was a mini-split system. I asked him for an approximate quote, he said $7 to $10K. Well, I'm not interested in heating my shop, if it's that cold out side, I doubt I'll be out there doing much but, cooling in Southern TN during the warmer months is kinda important to me. His estimate made a couple of window AC units much more attractive.

BTW, if you haven't heard, my two-post lift will be here on 6 June. Woo Hoo!!!

Edited, Now delivery is 9 June. Dang It! It's sitting in Memphis but deep inside some 53 Foot trailer. Oh well, Monday will work.

Rams

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