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….I’m installing a mini split in my work area.
Bought a mini split to cool/heat my work shop. It was unusable all winter and in the summer the heat is too much to work in there.
Never attempted a HVAC installation before so I’m up for the challenge. Got a lot done today. Just have to move the outdoor compressor onto the pad, hook up the electric, and copper lines, then evacuate the lines. Hopefully it’s running next week if the weather cooperates.
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John Turney said:
I installed one in my Airstream trailer that I use for an office. Works beautifully. I had to have a HVAC guy evacuate and charge the system.
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I borrowed a vacuum pump and gauges… going to give it a try.
 
Low'n slow said:
You will enjoy it in the summer.
They are not so great for heat if it gets real cold where you are.

I have installed many of these systems.
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Oh it gets cold here in PA. In anticipation of low expectations regarding heat I decided to get a larger BTU system. I’m looking forward to completing the installation.
 
Higher than 12K btu?

If that's the only heat source in your workshop, I'd suggest a small resistance heater too, for those days when outside temps are below 50F.

TM
 
NutmegCT said:
Higher than 12K btu?

If that's the only heat source in your workshop, I'd suggest a small resistance heater too, for those days when outside temps are below 50F.

TM
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Yes, it’s 18k btu. It’s not a very big area.
 
NutmegCT said:
Higher than 12K btu?

If that's the only heat source in your workshop, I'd suggest a small resistance heater too, for those days when outside temps are below 50F.

TM
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A unit like that should still put out heat down to around 25F, probably lower. My "big" heat exchanger which heats the warm water for under floor heating works is rate to -5F without a back up. If you aren't getting sufficient heat at 50... you need insulation.
 
70herald said:
A unit like that should still put out heat down to around 25F, probably lower. My "big" heat exchanger which heats the warm water for under floor heating works is rate to -5F without a back up. If you aren't getting sufficient heat at 50... you need insulation.
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Agreed! It still puts out heat - but at the low outdoor temps, the compressor has to crank much harder/faster, and the electricity use skyrockets. Ask me how I know!

Thanks Yisrael.
TM
 
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NutmegCT said:
Higher than 12K btu?

If that's the only heat source in your workshop, I'd suggest a small resistance heater too, for those days when outside temps are below 50F.

TM
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I bought this unit to cool/heat my work area attached behind my garage and it is insulated. It’s not living space so I’m sure this will meet my requirements.
If it were living space, I would have considered buying a better unit.
 
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