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JUN 01, 11:52 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by CoolBlue87GT:
A MRCool 36,000 BTU Mini split is rated for a 1400 to 1500 SF. Cost is 3,769. It is a do it yourself unit. BTW, it will not only cool, but heat also. Here in FL, have used the heat once on a cool morning, just to test it, It did great.
The $7 to 10K quote is way out of the park.
Looking forward to see details of your two-post lift install.
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The price @ $3800 is much more acceptable but, still significantly more than a couple of window AC units (if more than one is required). May consider such an investment in the future but, other priorities ($$$) must come first. Just because I'm putting up a new shop does not negate the projects my Spousal Unit (military issued) has in mind. Just finishing changing out every damn hinge and door knob in the house because she didn't like the style, color and finish of what was already there. Already added a patio with roof, removed and replaced most of the landscaping for the same reason, re-did the rear exit/porch (same reason), hired a mulcher to eliminate some of the vine ridden forest in our back yard, planted a 20 ft. post for her newly acquired Bat Houses and that's just some of the list, It never ends. 
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Patrick
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JUN 01, 04:46 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by CoolBlue87GT:
I know the two units I have are heat pump design.
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Ah... I didn't see the term "heat pump" used anywhere in this thread, so I didn't realize that's what you had. However, (due to me not knowing much about the subject) I thought all heat pumps were ground source (geothermal) heat pumps. Apparently not! I'm now a little bit more informed. 
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Hank is Here
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JUN 05, 04:25 PM
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You mention window units.......would any of the newer style U shaped window heat pump units from companies such as Midea meet your needs? Granted the are only 1 ton units but maybe if you have two windows run two unit of two different circuits and get 2 tons of cooling capacity.
| quote | Originally posted by blackrams:
The price @ $3800 is much more acceptable but, still significantly more than a couple of window AC units (if more than one is required). May consider such an investment in the future but, other priorities ($$$) must come first. Just because I'm putting up a new shop does not negate the projects my Spousal Unit (military issued) has in mind. Just finishing changing out every damn hinge and door knob in the house because she didn't like the style, color and finish of what was already there. Already added a patio with roof, removed and replaced most of the landscaping for the same reason, re-did the rear exit/porch (same reason), hired a mulcher to eliminate some of the vine ridden forest in our back yard, planted a 20 ft. post for her newly acquired Bat Houses and that's just some of the list, It never ends.
Rams
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JUN 06, 04:01 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by blackrams:
Ron,
You have seen my basement garage/workshop during visits here. I planned on installing a dehumidifier, but learned that a heat pump type HVAC was only a bit more than the dehumidifier. I also got a tax credit for installing a high efficiency HVAC unit. I am pleased with the results and can work in this shop at virtually any time/temperature that presents itself.
Nelson
I don't consider myself to be anything close to an HVAC Tech. Had a Tech to work on our refrigerator to 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!!!
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blackrams
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JUN 06, 05:33 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Hank is Here:
You mention window units.......would any of the newer style U shaped window heat pump units from companies such as Midea meet your needs? Granted the are only 1 ton units but maybe if you have two windows run two unit of two different circuits and get 2 tons of cooling capacity.
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Hank, I have no idea about U Shaped Window Heat Pump but will take a look. My budget for this is pretty limited with all the other needs for my shop and of course, those things my Spousal Unit expects done to the house.
Rams
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blackrams
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JUN 06, 05:36 PM
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Nelson,
Something else to consider. Thanks.
Rams
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JUN 07, 11:45 AM
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Rams, perhaps you might consider a "Swamp Cooler". It was all the rage before A/C. I had one in Bandera at the head of my picnic table outside in the Texas heat and the results were amazing. There are many different types. I had on similar to this :
Where you see the circular fan it has a snout which directs the air flow.
Read all about them here.
My Dad in North Florida had his shop insulated (some kind of foam which hardens) and a HVAC unit. If needed, he could
work in his dead of winter. Some times you have to.
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blackrams
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JUN 07, 10:47 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by cliffw:
Rams, perhaps you might consider a "Swamp Cooler". It was all the rage before A/C. I had one in Bandera at the head of my picnic table outside in the Texas heat and the results were amazing. There are many different types. I had on similar to this :
Where you see the circular fan it has a snout which directs the air flow.
Read all about them here.
My Dad in North Florida had his shop insulated (some kind of foam which hardens) and a HVAC unit. If needed, he could
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Cliff, I grew up in a house with a "Swamp Cooler" in KS. As a child it was my job to refresh the cooling water with a garden hose daily during the months it was used. Nope, have researched and had the options quoted, have decided on two 110v window units. Mostly based on how I intend to use my shop and the cost of the other options. Already have two large ceiling fans mounted and powered. The walls have been foamed with two inches of closed cell insulation, the ceiling is two and a half inches of the same closed cell foam. Both walk-through doors are insulated and so is the garage drive through door. While I could always be wrong, I believe I have made the best decision for my needs.
In fifty years, the next person using my shop can change things if he/she needs to. 
Rams
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JUN 08, 08:06 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by blackrams:
... As a child it was my job to refresh the cooling water with a garden hose daily during the months it was used.
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Just a suggestion Ron. Mine had a hooked up water supply line which had a float valve such as a toilet does.
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blackrams
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JUN 13, 08:14 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by cliffw:
Just a suggestion Ron. Mine had a hooked up water supply line which had a float valve such as a toilet does. |
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Understood and the response is appreciated.
Friday the tax accessor stopped by, said he's been watching and waiting for my building to be completed since a short time after I applied for the permit. Well, I knew and expected this building will increase the taxes on my property so that wasn't a huge surprise. I tried to get this building built right, excellent foundation and concrete work after I fired the first contractor. Spray foamed the walls and ceiling to well past the recommended values. The Tax Accessor guy was impressed with the building; he asked me what my plans were. Told him I was thinking about enclosing the lean-to on the back of the shop. He said, Oh, I didn't know about the lean-to on rear of the shop. More added property tax (enclosed or not). Told him this would be my private shop, not a commercial shop. Already purchased the Rock Solid Floor Coating and my new Two-Post lift. The electrician will return to finish the job of hard wiring the 220V electric/hydraulic lift. He asked about HVAC, told him I didn't plan to heat the shop but was considering a Mini-Split or a couple of window units to cool. He said, OK, we'll be back to access the cooling when it's done, that will raise your property taxes also.
Won't lie about it, my jaw dropped. I said really? Yep, he replied.
Honestly, I expected property taxes to go up based on putting up a permanent building but, I was surprised adding a window unit or two added to that tax.
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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.[This message has been edited by blackrams (edited 06-13-2025).]
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