Recent content by No Plan

I have 200 amp 220v single phase in my garage/shop. Just bought a 3ph 5hp mill. Can get a 20hp rpconvertor for about $900, or a 10hp for $850. Will the 20hp cost a lot more to run? Only other 3ph machine I will buy is a 3hp lathe, & never run both at same time. Is it dumb:confused: to put in 2x...

I don't see cold water in floor as an option right now, but it's an interesting idea I hadn't thought of...I am wondering if a single large window unit mounted in the back wall would keep it cool enough to live with, & keep humidity down too. I'm thinking keep it at say 78 then turn it down when...

My garage has no windows. 2 18'x8' insulated open head doors & 1 insulated walk door.

...best in terms of price & efficiency. I use my shop about everyday, but don't open & close the doors often. I was looking at a 60,000 btu window air conditioner at a home building center on sale about $400. Would that even begin to cool it? It doesn't have to be ice cold.

I have a 36'x64'x10' well insulated garage w/ floor heat. I live in Iowa, so, cold winter -hot summer. What is the best way to cool this 2304 sq. ft. in the summer?

Love the info on here! I've been a lurker for a long time. I retired 3 1/2 years ago, & total love it! I built a new shop/garage a couple of years before I retired a 36x64 w/infloor water heat. Did it all myself w/ help from my older brother. I work on my project cars in it. My next purchase for...