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    Mini split heat pump vs forced air

    Very nice install. What is the SEER rating on the outside unit? Also what size units are on the first and second floor?
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    Mini split heat pump vs forced air

    Greetings, The contractor gave me an estimate of 6,900 to install a Fujistu mini spilt heat pump 17.5 SEER (air and heat) with the main unit outside and two units inside one 12,000 btu's for upstairs and one 18,000 btu's for the downstairs. He plans to run the lines outside the garage into the...
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    inusulating pole barn questions

    I had a similar situation with a 30' X 28' pole barn with 10' 4"" ceilings and loft trusses. I used tyvek prior to framing in 2X4 walls. I sealed the tyvek to the concrete floor and sealed the the sections with tyvek tape. I feel that in addition to a wind barrier it will keep the insulation...
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    Mini split heat pump vs forced air

    4,500 dollars seems like a reasonable price. What size units went in upstairs and downstairs? What is the Seer rating? What size is the outdoor compressor? The Unit I was quoted is for (1) 2 1/2 ton 17.5 Seer outdoor compressor system with 18,000 btu's for the downstairs wall mount and 12,000...
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    Mini split heat pump vs forced air

    Thanks for the response do you have a fujitsu system? One quote i got from a HVAC contractor was 6,200 dollars to install two zones one downstairs and one upstairs 12,000 btu's plus the outside unit. Thought this was a high estimate?
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    Mini split heat pump vs forced air

    Greetings, I have a two car detached loft garage 30' X 28' 10' 4" ceiling.. I framed in 2X4 walls on all the walls downstairs. 8/12 pitch. The walls are insulated with R19, Ceiling is insulated R38 with sheet metal covering, The loft knee walls are R19 as is the loft ceiling rafters. The roof...
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    Getting wireless signal to detached garage

    Thanks for checking the manual out... Would I have to change my settings?
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    Getting wireless signal to detached garage

    Ditto on the previous question
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    Getting wireless signal to detached garage

    If it has a hidden antenna inside can it be tweaked?
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    Getting wireless signal to detached garage

    I have a Macbook Pro laptop with bluetooth and airport installed should be compatible.
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    Getting wireless signal to detached garage

    It's a 7500 series Westell with no antenna
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    Getting wireless signal to detached garage

    Damn clever idea .... It's truly amazing what people think of...
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    Getting wireless signal to detached garage

    Does this connect to the router? Is it adaptable to a verizon router or would I need to buy another router?
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    Getting wireless signal to detached garage

    I tried to get a signal with my laptop. It worked all the way to the garage but once I was in the building I lost the signal. My router does not have an antenna. Perhaps I should check out getting an antenna for the router. Would this have to be compatible with the Verizon Router they gave me...
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    Getting wireless signal to detached garage

    Greetings, I have a verizon wireless High Sped Internet system in the house with a router and I wanted to extend the signal to my detatched garage that is about 120 feet away from the house. Any suggestions or ideas that you have tried that might work. Thanks The fishjuggler
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    Installing Patio Door/deck in loft garage

    Greetings, I am planning on installing French Patio doors in my 30' X 28' 8/12 pitch loft truss garage. I will be building a carport deck as well and I wanted to know if I need to take off the sheet metal siding prior to installing the patio doors or if I could mark the siding from the inside to...
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    Drywall or OSB ?

    I used BC 1/2 inch plywood finish sanded on the exposed side on the walls... I went with a white sheet metal liner panel for the ceiling and I am so glad that I did.... Not a big fan of OSB and I don't like sanding mudding and taping especially ceilings.
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    Sheet metal Ceiling application technques

    Well after seven hours and five very handy and dedicated relatives I was able to install 29 gauge metal ceiling panel liners in my 30' X 28' garage with 10' ceiling... The hardest part was working around the electrical outlets and there were many... and unbolting the angling iron mounts for the...
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    Sheet metal Ceiling application technques

    I am starting the ceiling in my garage on Saturday. I rented two sections of 5' scaffolding with the castors. I am anticipating having three or four other handy relatives help so I will attempt this without the dry wall lift. Once I have the J channel put in place I will start with the edges. I...
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    Sheet metal Ceiling application technques

    Thanks for all the responses and advice... I am using 29 gauge liner panels.. My ceiling height is 10' 6". It is not a cathedral ceiling and should be fairly easy to use a dry wall lift to crank the panels up to the ceiling joists. The longest section will be around 15'.I was just concerned...
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