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05-31-2007, 08:41 PM
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This Space for rent
Name: Mark
City: Concord
State: NC
County: Cabarrus
Join Date: Nov 2005
Age: 53
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Big Workshop Gloat!!!
12,000BTU Amana dual hose A/C+Dehumidifier+Dust Filter ~$350 at BJ's Warehouse.
Hot air goes out the top hose. Pipe wrap makes sure the heat goes outside. Make up air to cool the condenser comes in the bottom from outside. Rigged up dust filter with a reusable prefilter/dust/pollen filter sandwich helps keep the ambient dust down because the fan runs continuously while the unit is on.
2 Dryer hose vents, a little caulk, a few sheet metal screws, a 3" hole saw and a little luck I didn't cut into the 110V live romex feeding the freezer  !!!
AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! in a 22X24X10 tall ceiling shop with minimal insulation. |
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05-31-2007, 09:02 PM
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This Space for rent
Name: jeff...
City: Stovall
State: NC
County: Granville
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Re: Big Workshop Gloat!!!
Wow sweet deal dude...
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05-31-2007, 09:08 PM
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Asst. Webmaster
Senior Moderator
Name: DaveO
City: Clayton
State: NC
County: Johnston
Join Date: Aug 2005
Age: 38
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Re: Big Workshop Gloat!!!
COOL!!!!!
Dave 
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Honestly Honey, that will cost around $100 $150 $200, and I need a few more tools. 
Heard from a client..."If I had your tools and experience...I could do it myself" 
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05-31-2007, 09:31 PM
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Moderator
Advisory Panel
Name: Cathy Skipper
City: Forest City
State: NC
County: Rutherford
Join Date: Oct 2005
Age: 53
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Re: Big Workshop Gloat!!!
Most excellent!!!!!!!!!!! 
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Cathy Skipper
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05-31-2007, 09:50 PM
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This Space for rent
Name: Jeremy
City: Charlotte
State: NC
County: Mecklenburg
Join Date: Mar 2006
Age: 30
Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Re: Big Workshop Gloat!!!
Nice score! I'll have to check out the COOL shop on my next trip over there!  |
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05-31-2007, 11:16 PM
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Moderator
Name: Mike Hall
City: Indian Trail
State: NC
County: Union
Join Date: Feb 2006
Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Re: Big Workshop Gloat!!!
Nice score Mark!!!
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06-01-2007, 12:11 AM
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This Space for rent
Name: Chuck
City: Rocky Mount
State: NC
County: Nash
Join Date: Nov 2005
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Re: Big Workshop Gloat!!!
Awesome deal, Mark.
Sooooo, is it cool in the shop now?
Chuck |
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06-01-2007, 01:09 AM
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Moderator
Advisory Panel
Name: Roger
City: Durham
State: NC
County: Durham
Join Date: Jul 2005
Age: 62
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Re: Big Workshop Gloat!!!
Year 'round woodworking.
Congrats Mark!
Roger
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06-01-2007, 01:30 AM
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This Space for rent
Name: Chris Mathes
City: Harrisburg
State: NC
County: Cabarrus
Join Date: Oct 2005
Age: 37
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Re: Big Workshop Gloat!!!
NICE!!!! ugh...so jealous!
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06-01-2007, 08:15 AM
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This Space for rent
Name: Charles
City: Indian Trail
State: NC
County: Union
Join Date: Feb 2006
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Re: Big Workshop Gloat!!!
Mark:
Please keep us posted on how well this thing works. I'm definitely interested.
Charlie S
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06-01-2007, 08:24 AM
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This Space for rent
Name: dino drosas
City: Myrtle Beach
State: SC
County: Horry
Join Date: Jan 2007
Age: 66
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Re: Big Workshop Gloat!!!
Now that's a COOL unit
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06-01-2007, 09:24 AM
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This Space for rent
Name: Mark
City: Concord
State: NC
County: Cabarrus
Join Date: Nov 2005
Age: 53
Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Re: Big Workshop Gloat!!!
I've had it running for a few weeks and it was tested pretty well yesterday when the temp got up to 93. It was able to maintain a set temp of 79. The tall ceiling was the unknown factor when I tried to calculate how much cooling I needed. The calculators had me in the 12,000 to 14,000 BTU range with normal height ceilings and insulation. I did not want to over do it as the dehumidifier function was important. If the unit is too powerful, it cycles too often and results in cool and damp air. I also use a few fans in the shop and the combination has kept me comfortable so far. If I'm doing aerobic activitees I can turn it down a few degrees.
The dehumidifier part of it works very well. The unit has a pump that circulates the condensate back up from the bottom tray and it assists in cooling the condenser when it vaporizes and is exhausted outside. If the condensate accumulates faster than it can be vaporized, the overflow runs out a 1/4" Tygon hose I was able to squeeze through the weatherstripping at the bottom corner of the back door.
I had researched these and the Mini-Split units and this was about 1/4 the cost after installation. If it holds up for a couple of years I'll be happy. There are 14,000BTU dual hose portable units on the market but they were in the $700 range and not available locally. If this doesn't work I can return it for my money back. BJ's works like Costco...they will take back anything...well dirty Pampers may not work  ... but this will be no problem.
Mark |
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06-02-2007, 10:39 AM
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Moderator
Name: Peter Davio
City: Hope Mills
State: NC
County: Cumberland
Join Date: Dec 2005
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Re: Big Workshop Gloat!!!
does that thing heat, too?
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06-02-2007, 03:34 PM
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This Space for rent
Name: Tom
City: Yadkinville
State: NC
County: Yadkin
Join Date: Jun 2006
Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Re: Big Workshop Gloat!!!
A chilly YOU SUCK to you, sir.
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06-02-2007, 07:07 PM
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This Space for rent
Name: Mark
City: Concord
State: NC
County: Cabarrus
Join Date: Nov 2005
Age: 53
Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Re: Big Workshop Gloat!!!
Pete,
No, I wanted one but not an option locally. www.costco.com is supposed to have essentially this same unit with another company's label on it with heat on sale in July.
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...US&Sp=C&topnav= |
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