Jorge,
Yes, even without a window, you can frame out a "window" opening to put the
unit through any wall.
The split system is likely the quietest type of system, but in every brand,
you will pay a little more for quieter.
Jack
-----Original Message-----
From: shop-talk-bounces at autox.team.net
[mailto:shop-talk-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Jorge Garcia
Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 9:35 AM
To: shop-talk; Eric J Russell
Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Window a/c unit for the garage
My garage has no windows, I used the term "window a/c unit" to mean
something
that would mount through a casing on the wall.
Originally I was thinking of a ductless unit but they cost twice as much as
a
"window unit".
Another consideration is noise. Which type of the a/c units you guys have
mentioned is the least noisy?
Thanks for all the comments so far.
Jorge
--- On Fri, 8/5/11, Eric J Russell <ejrussell at mebtel.net> wrote:
> From: Eric J Russell <ejrussell at mebtel.net>
> Subject: Re: [Shop-talk] Window a/c unit for the garage
> To: "shop-talk" <shop-talk at autox.team.net>
> Date: Friday, August 5, 2011, 9:17 PM
> 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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