Recent content by kevenc

I just remembered I saved the plenum that I took off, so I have one really large plenum I could use as inlet or outlet if I so choose. I could cut it down too, it's way larger than it needs to be. It's square, so I'm tempted to use it on the inlet and make a curved one for the outlet, but...

Using large flex duct is a really interesting idea, but unless I can find a nice A/C shop nearby that uses flex duct, I'd have to buy 12', and throw away 8'...

>Sure, You could make one, but is it worth Your time? That's an interesting idea. I'll have to think about that if I can't come up with an easy way. I tend to build everything myself, but I'm getting to the point where I should simplify. It would be nice to concentrate on things that I...

I have done some HVAC work, but not much, and I've never had to construct a plenum. I know you can buy one, but I'm way too cheap for that, plus it's fun doing my own stuff. I've got galvanized sheet metal, and a 3' brake, so I know I could make my own plenum out of that. I have to make both...

The local weather people say 90% humidity, but I guess that's peak, because last year I got a humidity meter, which ranged from about 45%-66% depending on the time of day, much higher in the mornings. Yes, of course it will only drip when it's running, which will usually be in the evening...

That AFS place is within walking distance to my house! That's amazing. I may have to call them up. You must live around me? Thanks!

Looks like the commercial woodworkers dust filter is something like this: https://www.grainger.com/product/AIR-HANDLER-Pocket-Air-Filter-2JRX9 I could easily use this and a cheap pleated pre-filter. MERV 14 should do it! Thanks guys! Your help has been very helpful. I'm excited about being...

I actually have a dust collector (well, most of the parts of one anyway), but just have no room to install it right now. I will do that when I move into my dream garage, but I don't do enough woodworking now to really need it most of the time. Right now I'm just going after the low hanging...

It's a square garage, with one little side cubby, so I think it'll be O.k. in that respect. I'm looking into filters now. The magic is the media, and I'm not quite sure where to get it. I have the luxury of making the plenum box any size I want, so the area could be really large, but I need...

Ooh, I like that setup. That's nice. I may do that in my dream garage! As far as the filtering, I was thinking of a nice 2" pleated filter like this: https://www.grainger.com/product/AIR-HANDLER-Std-Cap-Pleated-Filter-2W231?functionCode=P2IDP2PCP With a 2" polyester prefilter like this...

Clarification: 1.5 Ton outside unit, 2 Ton air handler

My air handler is rated at 2 tons actually, so the installer wanted to go for extra efficiency I guess. It's rated at 800-1200 cfm, depending on the restrictions. Yes, I assumed I'd have to go with the spiffy filter box. I think that's a good idea as long as I don't end up with an $80 filter...

Thanks for that reply, that's just the kind of experience I was looking for. My blower is supposed to handle 800-1200 cfm, so that's a lot of airflow for only the three ducts it had previously. I bet it was pretty restrictive, but it's so oversized that it may not have mattered. I think I'd...

I have yet to introduce myself. I love garages, mainly because I get to work in them. I work with metal, wood, cars, etc. I like welding, cutting shaping, and any kind of fabrication/modification. I have a small attached garage (about 550 sqft), which hasn't housed cars for years because...