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Look at my post history. I just did a 48k btu minisplit for about 5k all in in a much harsher climate in a similar sized garage and its working great.

Just to wrap this one up, I went with the 48K ceiling cassette minisplit. It's been working well for a month now. Temps outside are -7 right now and its still holding strong. Tomorrow will be -20, which is at the limit of its range, but thatll be overnight and not super common. Im very pleased!

Haha. I want to be able to use it in winter! What do those low temps advertised mean exactly anyways? If it says -13, will it still work below -13, just inefficiently? Or is it a complete shutoff? Does it still work well at -10?

I've talked with multiple people on the phone. Seems like just a bug on their site confusing which model you selected. The website has pretty solid reviews from what I've seen. This advertises to -13, the other says to -22. Seems about the same price, but more work. Why do I need multiple...

Right, kind of apples to oranges to compare a warm weather climate vs cold. I'm not worried about A/C at all, calculations show I'm way overboard there. Heating is the main issue. I know people talk about multiple smaller systems, but pricing it out, I find it more expensive. Plus I have to...

I found just one, but it was out of stock. I'm fine leaving the electric and line set exposed. I'm sure I can run that into the ceiling so it's more subtle.

I'm not really following the context of this? What does the filter rack mean?

48X32 with 11' ceilings. I've gotten all sorts of mixed messages on what sizing to go with. Keep in mind this is in Minnesota, so it gets cold. 60K seems to be the biggest I can get with a single zone.

That works out just fine then.

Like I said, I can't find one. The aesthetics look fine for me, it is for a garage.

Hey, I'm looking at a concealed duct mini split system (I can't seem to find a 60K BTU single zone system with low temperature handling with any other type of handler). Link to what I'm looking at below. Do I actually need to install duct work? Or could I just hang this inside the garage and...

Hmm, well that's something I actually liked about this option. The ceiling cassette doesn't take up wall space and could be centrally located, which in my mind, meant that it would distribute air better throughout the shop. I think the cassettes strength also vary based on the BTUs, was yours...

I get LP delivered and it's a pain. I'd have to get another tank out there and get gas line professionally installed. Then I still have AC to figure out. The all in one package of the mini split is appealing to me, if it's feasible.

Minnesota. I'd be thrilled to be able to keep it at 60 in the winter.

Walls are pro rib > R30 batts (installed by a newb DIY-er) > vapor barrier > pro rib. Ceiling will be thick blown in insulation (haven't done it yet, but will overkill it) > vapor barrier > pro rib. One 16x8 insulated full view door (i'm not sure if the full view will help or hurt, it's...

Wow, that's an incredible anecdote. 24K mini split handling -6 temps in a much bigger shop then mine. I'm just very worried about taking the plunge and it can't handle it.

I've been looking at minisplits for awhile for my 48x32 barn with 11' ceilings. I was ready to pull the trigger when the guy on the phone said I'd need 78K BTU's to heat my space. I was shocked because many had said 48K BTU's would be overkill. This is what I was looking at...

I'll give it a whirl and report back. Still think Id want the guardrails too, but this can at least give me a better idea. Unless youve got a macgyver solution for guardrails too!

So the 2x4s sit parallel to the platform on like the first rung for example? Ratchet an X around the rungs on one side?

Got a link? I just don't want to throw good money after bad. If a scissor lift will go faster and feel stable, that's where my head is leaning. But if it's solid and the railings are high enough, that might actually work.