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Post by wiz on Apr 29, 2015 1:46:36 GMT -6
Mine stays on pretty much all the time.... Has been really good.
Cheers
Wiz
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Post by EmRR on Apr 29, 2015 6:08:50 GMT -6
I have a Carrier/Toshiba in my basement. It's pretty quiet, haven't thought about it from a tracking perspective. Very easy to hit the remote, it cycles on/off quickly.
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Post by keymod on Apr 29, 2015 6:20:04 GMT -6
I would also recommend looking into what's referred to as a High-Velocity System. It's similar to a standard HVAC setup, using an outdoor condenser along with a somewhat traditional air handler. However, the ductwork they use is pretty much like 4" flexible dryer vent hose. The beauty of this is that they can snake the supplies/returns into an existing structure that doesn't already have hot air heating vents. A bit more complicated than a mini-split, but might be better for certain applications.
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Post by Johnkenn on May 13, 2019 17:17:10 GMT -6
OMG...I've got to do something. It's only May and it's hot as hell with all this outboard I've got in here.
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Post by Johnkenn on May 13, 2019 17:35:53 GMT -6
Much rather put $2500 into that D-18 Sinker Mahogany.
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Post by Quint on May 13, 2019 17:48:34 GMT -6
Mr. Cool DIY
I bought the 24k BTU one for $1800 or so. It's pretty quiet. They have an 18k and 12k for even less money.
The DIY series is entirely DIY, so no pro install is necessary. It sounds like maybe you could get away with the 18k or even the 12k unit.
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Post by drbill on May 13, 2019 18:07:00 GMT -6
Fujitsu.
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Post by wiz on May 13, 2019 19:08:56 GMT -6
I have a Daikin in my studio... been running great for about 8 years. Reverse cycle.
Every vocal you have ever heard of me has been done with it running...
I just point the back of the mic in its direction.
Cheers
Wiz
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Post by the other mark williams on May 13, 2019 21:11:16 GMT -6
For you guys using mini split systems, I'm curious to hear more about what you're doing for fresh air cycling.
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Post by drbill on May 13, 2019 21:49:04 GMT -6
For you guys using mini split systems, I'm curious to hear more about what you're doing for fresh air cycling. I've got a silent turbo style fan that I can turn on with a separate switch if needed and it feeds fresh air from outside into the Fujitsu cassette that's in the ceiling. It's not always on, but it's there when I need it. HVAC guy said I didn't need it, but I had him do it anyway. You never know when some one will let loose in close quarters. With the turbo style fan in the attic, I can BARELY hear it when it's on and dead quiet in the room. Definitely worth the extra $$ for the "silent" fan. It's not like a bathroom style fresh air fan that's 85dB.
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Post by donr on May 14, 2019 1:09:30 GMT -6
One short coming of mini-split systems. They don't do a great job of de-humidifying. I've got a Mitsubishi system that is fine for cooling and heating, but I had to buy a de-humidifier with hose drain to the exterior for the humid summer months.
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Post by EmRR on May 14, 2019 9:06:23 GMT -6
One short coming of mini-split systems. They don't do a great job of de-humidifying. I've got a Mitsubishi system that is fine for cooling and heating, but I had to buy a de-humidifier with hose drain to the exterior for the humid summer months. We're finding this true in our basement, it stays cool enough naturally that the mini-split is set on 'dehumidify', and it doesn't do a lot. Added a dehumidifier that's pulling enough out of the air we went with a hose rather than monitoring the bucket.
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Post by Johnkenn on May 14, 2019 9:29:28 GMT -6
Looks like I’m looking at a minimum of around $2k...because I’m not going to try and install. Think I’ll just stay hot.
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Post by the other mark williams on May 14, 2019 11:26:53 GMT -6
Looks like I’m looking at a minimum of around $2k...because I’m not going to try and install. Think I’ll just stay hot. oooooh boy. I'll put in a vote that you're going to regret that within 8 weeks.
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Post by the other mark williams on May 14, 2019 11:31:43 GMT -6
One short coming of mini-split systems. They don't do a great job of de-humidifying. I've got a Mitsubishi system that is fine for cooling and heating, but I had to buy a de-humidifier with hose drain to the exterior for the humid summer months. Interesting. I had a mini-split system when I lived in the jungle in the South Pacific (no, I'm not making this up), and I was able to leave it on "de-humidify" mode for almost all of the time, and it worked really well. I had a hygrometer in my studio to make sure it was under control at all times, because literally--I'm not making this up--if you left a plate sitting still in the kitchen for more than 36 hours, it would develop mold growth. It was astronomical. But the studio stayed great. Man, I can't remember what model it was now...
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Post by drbill on May 14, 2019 11:35:00 GMT -6
Looks like I’m looking at a minimum of around $2k...because I’m not going to try and install. Think I’ll just stay hot. I paid 4-5X's that for studio and machine room together, and I can honestly say it was the best money I've ever spent on the studio.
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Post by Johnkenn on May 14, 2019 11:40:58 GMT -6
Looks like I’m looking at a minimum of around $2k...because I’m not going to try and install. Think I’ll just stay hot. I paid 4-5X's that for studio and machine room together, and I can honestly say it was the best money I've ever spent on the studio. I hear you, just not real sexy
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Post by drbill on May 14, 2019 12:17:02 GMT -6
I paid 4-5X's that for studio and machine room together, and I can honestly say it was the best money I've ever spent on the studio. I hear you, just not real sexy tru, tru.... But a bunch of how sweaty guys isn't very sexy either is it?
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Post by Johnkenn on May 14, 2019 12:32:03 GMT -6
Or pissed off divas
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Post by woofhead on May 14, 2019 14:10:07 GMT -6
Def dont go cheap on the install because that will make or break the system regardless of the unit's manufacture.See who locally has had one a few years and go with that installer and use the equipment they're familiar with because each manufacturer is a little different and usually a tech has a favorite brand, I wish I was local I would help out as Ive done a few and bought the equipment to do it properly ie vacuum pump and micron gauge. It really makes a differnce to the longevity of the system and if you dont feel comfortable dont do it yourself you could get hurt badly from the refrigerent and high voltage power 230v. Kinda of like working on a tube amp without knowing about safety precautions.2 grand seems low to me too. Theyre much more energy effective though so it will even out over time, plus see if there is a energy provider rebate, locally, state or federal.Prob no federal at present, Good luck Mike
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