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Lets coordinate ideas here.
 
Lets coordinate ideas here.
  
 
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==Current Situation (needs verification)==
 
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Current Situation (needs verification)
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* An A/C would require a new Circuit
 
* An A/C would require a new Circuit
 
* We need around 10 tons of A/C capacity
 
* We need around 10 tons of A/C capacity
 
* Insulation (building) is an issue (there isn't any).
 
* Insulation (building) is an issue (there isn't any).
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==Options==
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* compressor unit for outside capable of handling 2500sqft.
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** The pipes are already run and the cooling coil is inside above the furnace.
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** expensive
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* more window units
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** expensive
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* more insulation on south side of building
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** sees more sunlight during the day than the other
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** garage door is on this side
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** cheapish
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* awning over garage door
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** "over door tarps" to some
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** would shade the door
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** has the added benefit over covering the smallish patio outside the door
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** would keep rain water from coming in under the door
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** cheap
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* fix ceiling tiles and insulated above it
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** [[User:Preauxphoto|Scott]] was looking into getting the used, but still good tiles from his building coming up.
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** cheapish

Revision as of 22:17, 14 July 2010

Lets coordinate ideas here.

Current Situation (needs verification)

  • An A/C would require a new Circuit
  • We need around 10 tons of A/C capacity
  • Insulation (building) is an issue (there isn't any).

Options

  • compressor unit for outside capable of handling 2500sqft.
    • The pipes are already run and the cooling coil is inside above the furnace.
    • expensive
  • more window units
    • expensive
  • more insulation on south side of building
    • sees more sunlight during the day than the other
    • garage door is on this side
    • cheapish
  • awning over garage door
    • "over door tarps" to some
    • would shade the door
    • has the added benefit over covering the smallish patio outside the door
    • would keep rain water from coming in under the door
    • cheap
  • fix ceiling tiles and insulated above it
    • Scott was looking into getting the used, but still good tiles from his building coming up.
    • cheapish