Cyber Warrior Report post Posted June 18, 2020 We got an outdoor shed for my wife, because she likes gardening, so we keep all the garden furniture and supplies there. The AC seems broken, so we'll see what we can do about that.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSR Report post Posted June 18, 2020 On 2/5/2020 at 4:04 PM, CouesPursuit said: More like a need for a cool place to reload and find peace with a growing family! Expensive stuff is staying in the house. Thanks. That is a lot nicer than Cheryl's She Shed. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted June 18, 2020 5 hours ago, JSR said: That is a lot nicer than Cheryl's She Shed. I was thinking about the She Shed commercial the whole time. LoL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted June 18, 2020 Any specifics on how you exhausted the portable AC? I have a portable AC I’d like to move back and forth between 2 garages and thinking an exhaust vent in each garage would make it easier. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesPursuit Report post Posted June 18, 2020 Based on some research of others cooling containers and the concept of hot air rising, I put the AC unit as far and high from the door as I could on a secure stand. A 6 inch hole saw identically matched the accordian-style hose that came with the unit. I drilled the hole to line things up, sealed the hose and added a gable vent to the outside. If a picture would really help let me know. A window unit and especially a mini split would be more efficient but this setup is most secure and works well enough for now. If I utilized this space more often or had more valuable items inside of it I would just bite the bullet and go with the mini split. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigorange Report post Posted June 18, 2020 No that makes perfect sense...I also have a window unit I might put in one of the garages, but no window and it’s wide enough I’d probably have to cut through a stud to install it through the wall. Just thinking through my options... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JSR Report post Posted June 18, 2020 You can get a do-it-yourself mini split kit at Home Depot. Condenser goes outside. You would just need small holes in the exterior to run the line sets, power, and condensate https://www.homedepot.com/b/Heating-Venting-Cooling-Ductless-Mini-Splits-DIY-Mini-Splits/N-5yc1vZ1z18ggo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted June 18, 2020 Go with a mini split. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesPursuit Report post Posted June 18, 2020 No doubt they are better but it was an extra $1k+ at the time. I'll start saving for when the portable dies! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HyNoon Report post Posted July 23, 2020 Did you do the insulation yourself? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesPursuit Report post Posted September 14, 2020 On 7/22/2020 at 9:46 PM, HyNoon said: Did you do the insulation yourself? Sorry I missed this. No, I bought it insulated. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HyNoon Report post Posted September 14, 2020 Thanks , I bought a connex and need to insulate it. So I was just curious what everyone is using ..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted September 15, 2020 2 hours ago, HyNoon said: Thanks , I bought a connex and need to insulate it. So I was just curious what everyone is using ..... Spray foam or 2” foam board. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couzer Report post Posted September 15, 2020 11 hours ago, HyNoon said: Thanks , I bought a connex and need to insulate it. So I was just curious what everyone is using ..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
