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    Specifications for Mr Cool 12DIY

    I am looking for specifications for the MR Cool 12KBTU DIY. Looking to cool and heat my 350 sf. dorm above my workshop. There might be days that I do not have any heat on the shop below, but the dorm is very well insulated with an outside entrance. Worst temp in the winter will be -15*C (5*F)...
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    Heat Pump Experts

    I have a 3 ton (36,000 BTU) Frigidaire heat pump with auxiliary electric backup on my home central system furnace. It is 10F (-12C) outside and the wind is ripping outside at up to 30 MPH. The heat pump is 10 years old and has a HSPF of 8.0. and goes through the defrost mode once every two...
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    Propane Drip/Dirt pocket requirements

    I am about to install a 50,000 BTU Mr heater (propane) and wanted to plumb in for a future propane range in the loft at the same time. I will pull a gas permit as required by the Technical Safety BC. and follow the B149 ( for Canada- BC) which allows a stub to be placed for future appliances as...
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    Propane regulator fitment with 50,000 BTU

    Looking for suggestions and photos how you connected the piping to your propane two stage regulator. I will be using the 120 gallon type rental propane tank. I see most two stage regulators use 1/2 inch pipe thread on the outlet side of the regulator. I will be using a 50,000 BTU Big Max if that...
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    Mastercool MCP59 or MCP44, asking for feedback

    I live in an area where evaporative coolers (also call swamp coolers) work very well. I am aware of some of the pro's and con's as I have friends who use the large roof mount type for their shop and in some cases their home. I am looking for feedback and your experience with the Mastercool...
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    Princess auto ceiling fan, can it be shortened?

    Anyone know if you could shorten the down rod of the Princess Auto fan, PN 36 in. Industrial Ceiling Fan SKU: 0771113 Looking to keep the fan about 12 inches from the ceiling, so I would have to shorten the drop rod about 8 inches from the original 16 inches and shorten the safety cable...
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    My Mr Heater Big Max Install

    I am moving forward to install a 50,000 BTU Mr heater in my 26 X 26 Shop. I have a few questions regarding code, but will post as I go along. I will follow the install procedure and code as per the owner's manual, but still have some questions. I will go with Cat 3 horizontal venting since it...
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    Gas Heat Make Up Air

    Well, you can sure tell winter is coming with all the shop heater questions! My shop is 26' X 26' with 10.5' ceiling and I will be installing a 50,000 BTU Maxx Gas furnace heater, I will use propane because of my location. I will vent the exhuast with a 4 inch cat 3 pipe as per my local code...
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    Hello From BC Canada

    Hi, well I finally found a took a few photos of my cave today and thought I have to try and post them. Home is BC Canada, about 15 minutes north of the Washington border. My workshop was my gift to me, as I was the contractor-builder of our new home and I re-invested the savings when building...
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