Anyone use a portable Air Coonditioner in their garage?
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oldmodman
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This type is ABSOLUTELY the way to go. And don't forget that many different models are available.
I was at a 14000 sq ft warehouse out in the San Fernando Valley last summer and they had
one like this in their office. But three much bigger ones out in the warehouse, and it was a very comfortable 75 degrees out there while it was 116 outside.
Harleyguy
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If you are handy they are actually very easy to install . A few models out there all ready come charged with freon . You tell them the length of the run and they cut it for you and it uses a special fitting that connects both lines together when you are ready to finish the install . Most of the inside units run on 110V out side is 220V put down a pad for the Condenser run a 220 line .
Porsche Pilot
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My Mitsubishi unit is the 12,000 btu unit. I have the standard 20x20 two car garage and it is perfect. I picked the unit up for 1k and install was free...I have an a/c guy down the street. He would have billed the job for about 400 I think.
richy
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Jim, let me share with you what I did. Like you, I found working in the heat oppressive. I had installed an overhead fan hoping it would do the trick...not even close! I bouught an Amcor portable unit like this one:
Amcor PLM Portable Air Conditioners
It was the biggest unit at the time that plugged into a regular socket (at 14,000 BTU). I cut a hole in my garage door and installed a dryer vent in the door. If I set it to the max (64F) and let it run overnight, my garage goes from like mid 80's down to low the 70's. I installed a metal flange on the inside of the door that the exhaust tube connects to.
I posted the job here at AG quite some time ago, check it out:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/off-topic/9755-c-unit-setup.html
This was a simple, inexpensive and VERY effective solution. I got my unit from ebay with a scratched face for about $200 if I recall. Look around, you can get a good deal on these and they work very well. I empty the water out of it after a few days. This setup has made my work environment very enjoyable, not to mention the products work better in a controlled environment as well.
Amcor PLM Portable Air Conditioners
It was the biggest unit at the time that plugged into a regular socket (at 14,000 BTU). I cut a hole in my garage door and installed a dryer vent in the door. If I set it to the max (64F) and let it run overnight, my garage goes from like mid 80's down to low the 70's. I installed a metal flange on the inside of the door that the exhaust tube connects to.
I posted the job here at AG quite some time ago, check it out:
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/off-topic/9755-c-unit-setup.html
This was a simple, inexpensive and VERY effective solution. I got my unit from ebay with a scratched face for about $200 if I recall. Look around, you can get a good deal on these and they work very well. I empty the water out of it after a few days. This setup has made my work environment very enjoyable, not to mention the products work better in a controlled environment as well.
Kristopher1129
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I thought about this myself. Problem I have, is when it's hot out...my shop is most likely really busy. I have 3 bays, and a side door...all of which get opened and closed tons of time during the day. It would just be a waste of energy for me I think. It would have to be one bad ass AC to keep my shop cool, ha.
But, if you're just doing one vehicle by yourself. You can probably easily monitor open doors or bays. Should be able to keep yourself cool I would think.
But, if you're just doing one vehicle by yourself. You can probably easily monitor open doors or bays. Should be able to keep yourself cool I would think.
feslope
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How well your garage is insulated and sealed is going to determine how well this project works out.. You will not find a non commercial (110 ac) unit big enouth to do a good job plus they have about the noise level of a freight train.
$3900.00 for a 12,000 btu Sanyo inverter split is pretty high, shop around.
$3900.00 for a 12,000 btu Sanyo inverter split is pretty high, shop around.
feslope
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Good plan. I have installed one, they are not that big a challenge. The electrical was close and easy. An electrician friend of mine did the hookup for beer.