Recent content by RPhil

I almost never post on forums and am typically content lurking on topics and threads I find interesting. I feel obligated to post and say, "thanks for taking us along for the ride." Your creativity, willingness to step outside the comfort zone, and ability to effectively communicate all of this...

Mr. Cool and Pioneer both offer DIY systems. Mr. Cool has pre-charged linesets and Pioneer has a pre-charged outdoor unit. With Mr. Cool, you will need to coil up the additional lineset length if you have more than you need based on the indoor and outdoor unit locations. With Pioneer, you could...

2" XPS will give you R-10 and be a vapor barrier all-in-one. It is what I am using in my basement. You can then do the walls however you want (2x4, furring strips, steel studs, etc.). The top part of the block wall could be the harder part to get properly insulated and sealed due to clearances...

Another option is to LVP the entire floor and then build a small platform area for your rack. I built one based on these instructions: https://homegymbuild.com/diy-deadlift-platform/. I did that in my basement and it came out very nice. It is large enough for a rack to sit on with room in front...

I appreciate the revival of this thread. I just recently had my shipment of Noxudol arrive and am eager to apply it to my Excursion.

Espar (Airtronic) and Webasto (Air Top) have offerings with vented exhaust and intake. There are cheap knockoffs on Amazon as well with decent reviews (one such example: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N63XV4S/?tag=atomicindus08-20). These are typically used in 12V automotive applications, but I...

Another option could be to use a diesel fired air heater that a lot of people use for cold weather camping and ice fishing. There are a lot of cheap options on Amazon. I am not personally familiar with the quality of various brands, but I have seen some pretty impressive reviews on other forums...

I ended up pulling the trigger on the deal I posted. Gave it a workout this past weekend. I did not realize how compact it actually was until it arrived. I am very happy with the purchase.

Looks to be out of stock already. The 1/2 drive version with 4 and 2 Ah batteries is 219: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M12-FUEL-12-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless-Stubby-1-2-in-Impact-Wrench-Kit-with-One-4-0-and-One-2-0Ah-Batteries-2555-22/305989026 I don't "need" the extra...

Any pros or cons to crimp vs. expansion pex when used in compressed air applications?

It may be worth checking with your utility provider for any incentivization programs available. I DIY most projects, but was able to take advantage of an energy-savings program in my area recently. Not only did they insulate, but they also air-sealed and re-routed a couple of exhaust vents...

I have a 21x28 (only 28 deep on one side) w/ 13' ceilings. I went with 14 fixtures (28 bulbs- 4000k, 18w, 2520 lumens). Layout: A couple before/afters: Good luck!

Re: The Komala Kustoms Shop Build I like the layout and the additional bumpout for the compressor room is slick. Looking forward to the progress. What are your plans for HVAC?

Re: c91x House and Shop Build They are showing up for me, however, I am using an imgur workaround (https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=465329). Thanks for sharing your build.

I know this is the Mr. Cool DIY mini split thread, but I also thought it was worth mentioning that Mr. Cool now has a DIY ducted central split system with a variable speed condenser and air handler. https://mrcool.com/mrcool-universal-series-dc-inverter-heat-pump-air-conditioner-split-system/...