Thanks, John, it's nice to be remembered! I wasn't able to reply earlier
today - work gets in the way of the things I need to do...
The 'mini-split' units I have work very well, quiet and seem
quite efficient. They are probably a little more costly than a window unit
however. Another option to consider is called a PTAC - the type you see in
many motel rooms. They don't mount in a window though - you'll need to cut
studs and frame the opening with a proper header.
In my pre-remodeled garage I had a 12,000 BTU A/C unit that was meant to
install in a casement window. I bought it because it is 14" wide - I mounted
it through-the-wall without needing to cut any studs.
There are two issues with window mount units IMO. 1) they block the window's
light & ability to open for fresh air and B) they can be difficult to secure
leaving the garage vulnerable to break-in.
Eric Russell
Mebane, NC
http://home.mebtel.net/~ejrussell
----- Original Message -----
From: "John T. Blair" <jblair1948 at cox.net>
To: <shop-talk at autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 7:33 PM
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Window a/c unit for the garage
> At 12:44 AM 8/5/2011, Jorge wrote:
>
> >Do any of you guys have any experience with this type of a/c units
> >(actually
> >heat pumps). Do you recommend any brand(s) in particular? Any comments
> >suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Jorge,
>
> "Eric J Russell" on this list used a system from Ramsond
> http://www.ramsond.com/ . Here are some
> pictures to Erics installation:
>
> Outside units:
> http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2689817330044267019MwzSIU
> Inside unit:
> http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2390283140044267019nPIrxI
> Garage remodel album:
> http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/album/570714378cIOpnc
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