kool kustumz Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Looking into an air conditioner for the shop ... its approximently 1200 sq. ft. ... what should I get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest olletsoc Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 not sure. but what ever you get make sure it is oversized for the area you need cooled. going with manufacturers recomendation for square footage will leave you dissappointed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest solarspot Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Depends on alot of factors need more info I did HVAC for 15 yrs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kool kustumz Posted July 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Depends on alot of factors need more info I did HVAC for 15 yrs Whats a set-up like that usually run? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest solarspot Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Depends on alot of factors need more info I did HVAC for 15 yrs Whats a set-up like that usually run? OK this is gonna get complicated What do you expect out of it do you want to be 70 when its 105 how much insulation you have most times none do you want a package unit or split unit (like a house) do you have the electrical available (space in your panel) for heat, gas or electric or heat pump? or no heat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kool kustumz Posted July 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Depends on alot of factors need more info I did HVAC for 15 yrs Whats a set-up like that usually run? OK this is gonna get complicated What do you expect out of it do you want to be 70 when its 105 how much insulation you have most times none do you want a package unit or split unit (like a house) do you have the electrical available (space in your panel) for heat, gas or electric or heat pump? or no heat :gay I just called a local installer and they said a lil over 2k for w/e I needed. I was confused after she started rattling off a bunch of crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest solarspot Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Depends on alot of factors need more info I did HVAC for 15 yrs :gay Whats a set-up like that usually run? OK this is gonna get complicated What do you expect out of it do you want to be 70 when its 105 how much insulation you have most times none do you want a package unit or split unit (like a house) do you have the electrical available (space in your panel) for heat, gas or electric or heat pump? or no heat I just called a local installer and they said a lil over 2k for w/e I needed. I was confused after she started rattling off a bunch of crap. 2K sounds like a 2ton unit good luck! Make sure you get better filtration than the factory provides or you will be sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kool kustumz Posted July 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Depends on alot of factors need more info I did HVAC for 15 yrs :gay Whats a set-up like that usually run? OK this is gonna get complicated What do you expect out of it do you want to be 70 when its 105 how much insulation you have most times none do you want a package unit or split unit (like a house) do you have the electrical available (space in your panel) for heat, gas or electric or heat pump? or no heat I just called a local installer and they said a lil over 2k for w/e I needed. I was confused after she started rattling off a bunch of crap. 2K sounds like a 2ton unit good luck! Make sure you get better filtration than the factory provides or you will be sorry Yea, it was a 2ton. thanx guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest solarspot Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Depends on alot of factors need more info I did HVAC for 15 yrs Whats a set-up like that usually run? OK this is gonna get complicated What do you expect out of it do you want to be 70 when its 105 how much insulation you have most times none do you want a package unit or split unit (like a house) do you have the electrical available (space in your panel) for heat, gas or electric or heat pump? or no heat I just called a local installer and they said a lil over 2k for w/e I needed. I was confused after she started rattling off a bunch of crap. 2K sounds like a 2ton unit good luck! Make sure you get better filtration than the factory provides or you will be sorry :gay Yea, it was a 2ton. thanx guys! I would go bigger or you will not be happy! Think about it when you pull a black truck that has been sitting in the sun your shop will heat up pretty quick and by the time a 2 ton starts to catch up your done I would go with a 3 ton min. IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big money Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 Depends on alot of factors need more info I did HVAC for 15 yrs Whats a set-up like that usually run? OK this is gonna get complicated What do you expect out of it do you want to be 70 when its 105 how much insulation you have most times none do you want a package unit or split unit (like a house) do you have the electrical available (space in your panel) for heat, gas or electric or heat pump? or no heat I just called a local installer and they said a lil over 2k for w/e I needed. I was confused after she started rattling off a bunch of crap. 2K sounds like a 2ton unit good luck! Make sure you get better filtration than the factory provides or you will be sorry :gay Yea, it was a 2ton. thanx guys! I would go bigger or you will not be happy! Think about it when you pull a black truck that has been sitting in the sun your shop will heat up pretty quick and by the time a 2 ton starts to catch up your done I would go with a 3 ton min. IMO Especially with the loss due to the door being opened to cycle vehicles, its needs to be large enough to recover quickly, or like everyone else said, you wont be happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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