[Shop-talk] mini-split or window unit ?

[MIQ MILLMAN]

Plus, you can just balance the unit on your head and walk up the ladder to
install it.
[image: CoolHead.jpg]
(I took these photos almost 15 years ago in Ghana setting up a government
data center in Kpando on the shores of Lake Volta)

On Tue, Apr 20, 2021 at 3:52 PM Phil Ethier <pethier7 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Split is better for security. You can’t punch it through and climb through
> the hole.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Apr 20, 2021, at 12:18 PM, eric at megageek.com wrote:
>
> Mike, last march I installed a mini-split in my bedroom.  It was
> professionally sourced and installed (Carrer)
>
> I LOVE that thing.  While it was only sized for my bedroom, I can cool the
> entire upstairs with it and even provide cooling for the downstairs.
>
> So, I looked at my shop (2600SQFT) and thought I could put one in there.
>
> I bought one from Walmart (the largest one I could find) and installed it
> myself.   It is a really easy deal.  I did have a buddy help me with the
> vacuum lines when i was done.
>  Now I will never consider a window mount unit, EVER!  I had them in there
> for years, super loud, poor cooling (and a blast fan), terrible
> inefficent.  Not to mention couldn't really seal the window from incects.
> Also, the need to put it in and take it out all the time.  No more.
>
> I'm a mini split convert.
>
> The ONLY downside, is that if it is a nice cool day outside, they can't
> blow that air in the house.  But I can use another fan for those times.
>
> Enjoy!
>
> Moose
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