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Re: Shop HVAC questions
I would concur. Infloor heating is efficient comfortable and simple to operate. Elwin
By Elwin Kershaw · #135999 ·
Re: Shop HVAC questions
If you're starting from scratch, I would at least look into the radiant floor heat option. ? My shop had a new concrete slab but it was sloped towards the middle for washing the previous owner's RV
By splinterboy · #135998 ·
Re: Shop HVAC questions
I have a mini split for my modest shop. Did foam insulation, which when paired with 2x6 construction and taller ceilings makes for a great and economical hvac system. I occasionally clean the filter
By Andy · #135997 ·
Re: Shop HVAC questions
Kerry, Congrats on the new building!? Hop it has all the access you want! I have had a mini split in my last shop for 3 years or so.? 18k BTU for a 440sqft shop.? Poorly insulated and a 16'
Re: Shop HVAC questions
Kerry, I have experience with this. My 1st building, in the active woodworking and touchup area (read as "lots of aerosolized particles") we used a 4-head wall cassette system something like 8 tons
By Brett Wissel · #135995 ·
Re: Shop HVAC questions
In my prior shop, a 600 sq ft 3 car garage, I put in a mini split. I built a box that took furnace filters. I was limited to 220v 20a and I put in the highest BTU unit I could with that circuit, I
By Joe Jensen · #135994 ·
Re: Shop HVAC questions
I have mini split in my hobbyist shop for last 15 years. Never use any special precautions to prevent damage mini split from dust. Just vacuum filter every 4-5 month, always use airs scrubber and
By Eduard Nemirovsky · #135993 ·
Re: Shop HVAC questions
Jay Bates has 3 videos showing the intake filter boxes he added to his minisplits that might give you some ideas. Paul
By Paul Mosteller · #135992 ·
Re: Shop HVAC questions
If you need A/C this would not work but I installed electric radiant heat panels in my shop. Made provisions for 6 (2¡¯x8¡¯) panels but started with only 4 and they have been sufficient and have
By imran · #135991 ·
Re: Shop HVAC questions
Thanks Alex, I will definitely check out that video. -- Kerry Smith Gotham Woodworks www.gothamwoodworks.com
By Kerryj_smith · #135990 ·
Re: Shop HVAC questions
Thanks Tom. The quote I got for the minisplit is $8.7k for two 24k BTU Mitsubishi units (installed), and the ducted unit is $22k installed. Clearly, I'd rather go for the cheaper option, but don't
By Kerryj_smith · #135988 ·
Re: Shop HVAC questions
I have no experience or direct knowledge of mini split systems used in wood shop environments. However, YouTube wood worker Jay Bates has posted videos on mini split systems he installed in his shop.
By Alex Bowlds · #135987 ·
Re: Shop HVAC questions
Hi Kerry, I'm exploring the same, and got the same feedback from my HVAC colleague. That being said, I suspect that so long as you are maintaining good dust control practices, are regularly servicing
By Tom Gensmer · #135986 ·
Shop HVAC questions
I recently purchased a building that I will convert into my new shop and I'd appreciate anyone's input on HVAC options. It's a cinderblock building that I am going to insulate and sheathe and I need
By Kerryj_smith · #135985 ·
Re: Buying decision: Felder BF6-31 or Minimax CU 300 Classic
Thank you, Mark. I did watch your setup video on Youtube as part of my research and it was thorough and very helpful. I agree on the Felder -- they look more refined, at least the BF6-31 does. Seeing
By Zayd Allebban · #135984 ·
Re: Buying decision: Felder BF6-31 or Minimax CU 300 Classic
Aaron, I do use sheet goods regularly, so that's where my concern is. When I had my cabinet saw and I needed to make a plywood cut that had to be perfect, I'd run a shallow cut backwards first, then
By Zayd Allebban · #135983 ·
Re: Buying decision: Felder BF6-31 or Minimax CU 300 Classic
Hi Zayd. ?I own a 2016 CU300 Classic. ?The design and build quality are very good. ?Heavy duty components. The settings stay in place. Stable table, massive outrigger, excellent beef stops, plenty
By Mark McFarlane · #135982 ·
Re: Dust extraction recommendations.
When deciding duct sizes, I square the radius of the duct and to see if it equals the sum of ducts that will be open at the same time. I found 7" is a good feed for the KF700, for example. It can have
By Mike · #135981 ·
Re: Buying decision: Felder BF6-31 or Minimax CU 300 Classic
If the Minimax has a scoring blade system and the Felder does not, that might be enough for me to tilt the choice towards the Minimax unless you do not plan to work with any sheet goods (such as
By Aaron Inami · #135980 ·
Buying decision: Felder BF6-31 or Minimax CU 300 Classic
I am new to the group, at the suggestion of a couple of friends. A little about me -- I am in southeast Michigan and have been a hobbyist for about 15 years, but not continuously. I am in a position
By Zayd Allebban · #135979 ·