DREAM SHOP Gets a Serious Upgrade! (How Hard can HVAC be??)

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7 ай бұрын

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@DieselCreek 6 ай бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!! Take $10 off in stock Hoodies at the mech store now with the code "DCHOODIE"

@ernesthurrey8394 6 ай бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving

@COPPER71 6 ай бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving Matt

@Z_Warp 6 ай бұрын

Happy thanksgiving

@jaygraham5407 6 ай бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving to Matt and your family

@johnboggs9120 6 ай бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving

@Cam.Klingon 6 ай бұрын

Be sure to clean the filters regularly, if you don't the dust will actually clog the blades up to the point where the fan will get clogged and the units rather loud.

@everestyeti 6 ай бұрын

Also make sure the condenser units are not crowded out, you need lots of airflow for them to run efficiently, as possible.

@GrandsonofKong 6 ай бұрын

@@everestyeti 100% true!

@TrevorDennis100 6 ай бұрын

@@everestyeti They stress that to hell and back when installing them here in New Zealand. It needs to be as clear of obstructions as you can make it for several feet in front of the fans.

@Tuulessaistuja 6 ай бұрын

If I may add my two cents in to this..😃.., I'd install simple roof above the inner unit so all the dust that there always is inside the shop, won't lay down in to it but instead the roof wich is lot easier to clean. Could imagine simple piece of tin would do the trick..

@fearoshima666 6 ай бұрын

Every 3 months inside and 1 time every year the unit itself

@user-ts2vt6jx2u 6 ай бұрын

Just a few words of wisdom from a guy that has been there, done that. The 7 year warranty turns to "0" if you do not have a certified installer turn the system and submit the warranty card. I installed my first one myself and in less than a year the "mother board" went out and the cost to replace it was more than I paid for the entire unit. READ THE FINE PRINT!

@bradleverton3233 6 ай бұрын

Yep. I purchased a 36k unit and it ran fine cooling all summer. When I switched to cooling, an error code came on and it stopped working. After emailing Mr. Cool, I found out I was on my own. Not a good company.

@n2ocharged 6 ай бұрын

That's interesting considering their website says "no specialized training needed" for the *DIY* units. Additionally, on their "restrictions" page and in the warranty page that apparently comes with each unit they specifically state: "Proper installation - Limited lifetime warranty applies only to systems that are installed according to the installation instructions*, and in accordance with all applicable electrical codes and permits. *State certified or licensed HVAC contractor is not required for warranty on the DIY series units. (Always check your local laws.)" So that first part, they may ask to see the electrical permit or general installation permit? I've never had to warranty one of these so I'm not sure. Only that you must register within 60 days of installation and enroll in the MrCool Care Program within 4 months of installation, which has a biannual fee. In the event of a compressor failure, you have to have a qualified HVAC tech do the diagnostics or testing and provide an invoice to MrCool for a replacement.

@MattWeber 5 ай бұрын

@@n2ocharged Yea likely those complaining about the warranty didn't do the second part and enrolled in the Care Program. They already tried to save a buck by going the DIY route and figure saving a few more to no pay the recurring fee for care program is unneeded expense. Those saying to read the fine print, didn't read the fine print lol

@troyfortune4124 6 ай бұрын

I think what people overlook with these units is that they not only function as an AC and heat pump but as a dehumidifier as well. This makes a world of difference on the internal climate and moisture on tools and wood. You will love these units!

@tetedur377 6 ай бұрын

That is what air conditioning means and what it does; it "conditions" the air by removing the humidity. What it doesn't do is "cool" the air. When I installed my central air, I used a heat pump. For winter time use, I have a humidifier built in to the central unit in the air handler to put humidity back into the air.

@BrianKrahmer 6 ай бұрын

I don’t believe it has active dehumidification, it only has a drain line because the heat exchanger can create condensation. Sometimes…. So I would say it’s a stretch to say this would act as a dehumidifier.

@wesley00042 6 ай бұрын

@@tetedur377You should probably write to every single dictionary publisher then.

@norgeek 6 ай бұрын

@@tetedur377you should probably look into how they work... or do you seriously think that your heatpump-based fridge is just *very* dehumidified and not actually cooled?

@kraftzion 6 ай бұрын

@@BrianKrahmerif the ac is to small to cool the space all it does is dehumidify. If it is way to large it will cool the air to fast to properly remove the humidity. It will effectively rain inside and interior surfaces will sweat. If sized correctly for the space it will dehumidify and cool at the same time.

@cchvac4919 6 ай бұрын

One suggestion put a bit of steel wool in the lineset hole in the wall and seal it with some caulking. I’ve seen mice climb the lineset and make a nest inside the indoor unit. I know this because I had to replace the customers unit as they chewed up wires and destroyed the unit. 36+ years in the hvac trade you did a clean install. Happy thanksgiving.

@andrewj99 6 ай бұрын

I agree, the steel wool hurts their fillings.

@topherh5093 6 ай бұрын

Im surprised you didnt notice no electrical disconnect.

@michaelmcclure8673 6 ай бұрын

I did the same thing with the steel wool. 😮

@billkurek5576 6 ай бұрын

I would use the stainless steel scouring pads, they won’t rust away.

@ALG2691 6 ай бұрын

That and I’d always been doing a slight angle to the outside to help drainage along with keeping rain from falling into the pass through and into the conditioned space. Even if the condenser is mounted under a cover, best practice along with other smaller improvements I’m sure other made elsewhere that aren’t entirely necessary but add a bit of extra protection and peace of mind.

@stephenwright3094 6 ай бұрын

It's a bonus episode !! Thanks Matt, just make sure where the new unit is outside you don't clatter it with one of the machines !! better still put some metal protective guards around it for protection. AS ALWAYS great viewing and look forward to this weekends episode...

@RogerKobs 6 ай бұрын

@87mini 6 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same thing - some bollards and expanded metal cage would be a wise protection for the investment.

@mrkthmn 6 ай бұрын

I laughed so hard at your Discovery commentary! SO TRUE! Next they'd interview the main character and he'd say, "If I dont get this battery replaced with a fresh one we're not gonna get this A/C installed in time for the winter which means we'll lose everything. (next interview after the commercial break) My great grandad built this shop with his own two hands and I just really dont want to let him down now. We really gotta get this battery replaced or we'll homeless by the end of the week.

@christisking7778 6 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@timothylindahl6252 6 ай бұрын

Big ass fans Look them up Home Depot uses them

@pasreview9274 6 ай бұрын

Not only the Discovery channel, but a couple of the off grid type channels I watch also play out the drama as well.

@navara01 6 ай бұрын

Almost every home has one of these here in Norway. Here is an advice: You need to mount the outdoor unit minimum 50cm above ground. In the winter the outdoor unit produces condensation that will build up as ice all around your unit. It WILL be damaged.

@drew9739 6 ай бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone! Thank you Matt for this awesome surprise!

@1012kwats 6 ай бұрын

Good choice on the mini splits. I installed a 3 head unit in my house with the purpose of heating and cooling. After 2 years I am very impressed with the results but the biggest lesson I had to learn is to install a surge protector to protect the computer boards. The board that controls the fans and communication modules was very sensitive in my units and burned out during a summer brownout. Good luck with the units.

@DieselCreek 6 ай бұрын

My breakers all have overload protection hopefully that helps

@zanejones4074 6 ай бұрын

@@DieselCreek still a moderately cheap investment to throw a surge protector on at the disconnect that is easier replaced if it takes the load of a surge rather than boards. Seen many burn out from power brown outs in my area

@MostlyInteresting 6 ай бұрын

@@DieselCreek you need a surge protector block on the power panel. Square D and others make them. They connect to a spare 240V breaker. After getting stuff blown up several times I got smart and since no more fried appliances or $$$ ceiling fans.

@douglasmayherjr.5733 6 ай бұрын

@@DieselCreeksurge protectors are over and above a standard breaker. They have units that will protect the whole panel.

@Kellen6795 6 ай бұрын

@@DieselCreekUnfortunately overload protection at the breaker and a proper surge protector are not the same thing. Overload just prevents more power from being drawn then should be on the line. Surge protection prevents a surge of electricity coming from outside, bypassing the overload and then directly hitting your electronics. You really should get some good high rated surge protectors that get put in directly on the lines for units like these and other similar areas. The biggest issues are generally anything that converts AC to DC or has sensitive electronics inside like computer chips, small capacitors, etc.

@jacobstrutner8232 6 ай бұрын

Just knocking 5° and 10-20% humidity off in the summer makes a huge difference. Its really important if you want to keep old machining tools, projects, and even your building last longer

@thatsilverxj7874 6 ай бұрын

Hopefully we get an update on the power company debacle! I'd be interested in hearing their cost after you provided the trench and conduit

@HappilyHomicidalHooligan 6 ай бұрын

Knowing how Utilities work, that 52 grand price tag is JUST pulling the cable through the conduit, installing the Transformer on the existing pad and hooking everything up to the Grid... If I were Matt, I'd be STRONGLY requesting a precise, itemized breakdown of exactly how they calculated that price... pulling the cable placing the transformer connecting the cable to the Grid connecting the cable to the transformer connecting the transformer to the shop's Main Distribution Panel Labour etc.

@davidelliott5843 6 ай бұрын

Why can’t Matt supply and pull the cable? Then utility “simply” has to connect it. Diesel power provides heat and electricity Making use of that heat in winter might keep fuel costs reasonable.

@HappilyHomicidalHooligan 6 ай бұрын

@@davidelliott5843 Depending on how the Transformer will be connected to the Utility Grid, it will require either 3 or 4 wires each the better part of 1 inch in diameter... Pulling 3 or 4 of those through several hundred feet of conduit requires expensive, specialized equipment Matt doesn't have...

@gomezadams9900 6 ай бұрын

Nice to hear that you're finally on grid power. I hope everything worked out well in that regard. So can we expect to see your video on the wood boiler install any time in the near future?

@MonoBrawI 6 ай бұрын

Glad to see mini split heat pumps becoming more popular in the US. They will happily produce heat down to almost 0F and are extremely efficient around and above freezing so you only really need to supplement them in the deepest winter. Pretty much the cheapest heat source here in Europe.

@NirreFirre 6 ай бұрын

Yes, agree. Sweden (kind of Canadian winters) saw the boom of these 5-10 years ago (~$2-3000 with SCOP around 3) and they've only become even more efficient (SCOP ~4-5 is not uncommon!) and cheap ($1-2000). Time to those dirty coal and oil facilities, most homes, stores, banks and most of the EU are on our way

@MonoBrawI 6 ай бұрын

It's not quite as simple as that as switching base load plants to nuclear and increasing peak shaving capacity takes time and money. There is only so much sun in winter and wind has its own set of problems that limit its cost reduction potential. All that said it's nice that your regular Joe can now pick up an inexpensive heat pump and achieve cost savings.

@tompiper3 6 ай бұрын

He's in Pennsylvania so milder winters then here but mini splits around us are good for 8 or 9 months in the Northwoods. Once the efficiency drops to 100 percent there are cheaper heating sources. once you are using electricity just to keep the outside unit from freezing its time to switch heating sources for the winter. That's how we do it at least.

@pgriggs2112 6 ай бұрын

Geothermal is all that and more but they are expensive. Heat pumps are a great midrange solution.

@johnunsicker7440 6 ай бұрын

@@pgriggs2112 The main install is what kills you on a Geo system. The wells and lines in that ground. But the unit itself is actually cheaper then a heat pump. 3ton geo furnace was $15,500 heat pump was over $18k

@57firetruck 6 ай бұрын

You should make a return plenum box on top of the units that will allow you to insert a standard size HVAC paper filter to help keep the internals clean. The filter provided with the unit isn't really rated for the dusty environment of a shop. Thanks for taking us along on your journeys!

@Mr.Innovator961 6 ай бұрын

Another advantage to your uni-strut excess being above the head unit is you can use that area to fabricate a cover/ shield about 8-10 inches above the top of it to help keep dust, exhaust soot and anything else from collecting on the top of the surface. This won’t prevent the filters from needing to be cleaned now n then, but helps considerably. Did it in my shop after I saw how much sawdust got up there.

@virgilpayne2804 6 ай бұрын

Hey Matt, I have these in my shop. Make sure you keep the filters clean. I clean them often and that keeps them working awesome.

@moman0166 6 ай бұрын

Next will be a office inside with a bed inside and a microwave 😂 Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

@jan_vyhnak 6 ай бұрын

why bother going "home" ?

@VintageTexas59 6 ай бұрын

Oh yes, I had a big comfy sofa in my shop office, coffee maker and micro-wave, stayed over quite often when working on big projects with tight time frame.

@silasmarner7586 6 ай бұрын

And a beer fridge

@puppyduppy9811 6 ай бұрын

Don’t forget the bar and hot tub

@LisaMedeiros-tr2lz 6 ай бұрын

Shop is tall enough to do a mezzanine so little floor space in the shop is lost. Have to be on the side that is not the drive through lane. You would have to deal with the two posts, but you can't have everything. It might be a good compromise. A trip to the Army surplus store to get a cot. We NEED a constant flow of videos for our entertainment, and Matt needs to feed the lion. Lol.

@n2ocharged 6 ай бұрын

5:30 - That look of terror while pulling the first box off the pallet... Also, one suggestion would be to add a fan to move the warmer air above the unit down sooner rather than later... I learned this in my garage with a different heating unit. As the heat rises it will tell the unit the temp has been reached but the lower half is still cool. I put a fan in the garage to move the air and it makes a WORLD of difference.

@rickfournier3413 3 ай бұрын

100% Agree probably 4 drop down ceiling fans in that shop on low wouldn't be prefect .

@briandolbec37 6 ай бұрын

I am a retired HVAC pro, I only saw 2 things not quite right. 1) no disconnect switches at the outdoor units to turn off power for servicing. 2) you should mount the outdoor units on blocks above the pads. When in heating mode, the outdoor unit will freeze and do regular defrost cycles. That water will collect and re-freeze in the bottom of your units, eventually stopping them from working . In your climate and because you should not have any snow load in your lean to, 8 to 10 inch blocks should do fine for drainage, more if snow depth is a factor. DON"T try to undo those refrigerant lines, those fittings are a one time seals. They have self piercing metal seals that are destroyed on installation, so undoing them will require an HVAC technician to pump down the system, re-evacuate the lines before re-using the system. YES, get some ceiling fans for heating season, it will save a lot on heating, both for the heat pumps and your boiler use. Will be 85 to 90 in the rafters... P.S. WHY didn't you use your scissor lift!!!! would have been much easier to place the indoor units 😜

@saluki417 6 ай бұрын

I'm up in Canada, one of the local 8 bay diesel shops here has started using heat pumps. I can't believe how well and cheap they work, even during the -40 days, the shop is still tolerable. Plus they're not burning $7,000 in heating oil each month

@dakotareid1566 6 ай бұрын

I’m calling bs, environment Canada has stated that heat pumps start loosing efficiency at -15c and stop heating at -25c The building code also says that you must have a backup heating system that can handle 100% of the heating load.

@KuehlIndustrial 6 ай бұрын

AHH, NO. Heat pumps dont work that way.

@BRI33NOR 6 ай бұрын

Good job man. Is the heat side of the equipment in addition to the underfloor heating you worked so hard to install or instead of ?.

@chrisparsons3141 6 ай бұрын

Found the Liberal Party of Canada employee.

@01Bouwhuis 6 ай бұрын

That is still 15 degrees of frost...

@kenpecora7526 6 ай бұрын

I'm always amazed at how you manage to do these projects by yourself.

@hallwest9650 6 ай бұрын

He’s not he has us to guide him along 😂

@Thisoldhiker 6 ай бұрын

@@hallwest9650 Are we guides or the peanut gallery?

@hallwest9650 6 ай бұрын

@@Thisoldhikerpeanuts 😂

@stevenhughes6548 6 ай бұрын

You need a service disconnect at each unit so you can shut off power for service.

@JShep-yu3ki 6 ай бұрын

I love your comment about the drama of "Reality" tv. Made-up timelines, potential catastrophic failure, what... there are wires in this wall we want to tear down...OH NO! This channel is so refreshing to watch. Problems may arise but Matt just solves them. No insulting built-in drama needed. Keep 'em coming Matt!

@piperjon 6 ай бұрын

Wishing you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving. Thanks, Matt, for a Turkey Day episode!

@jjmatejka 6 ай бұрын

Very long career HVAC tech here: Minisplits are great. Quiet, super efficient, cheap. The biggest downside is they don't last as long as package or central splits. After warranty, they usually aren't worth fixing.

@amtak2351 6 ай бұрын

I have a question. Mine stopped working. I had a hvac guy look at it. He said it's not good to have that large coil behind the unit. The oil and freon can settle in it. He said it is better to cut the line and reflair it. Is this true?

@andydelle4509 6 ай бұрын

I know what you mean. I have a Midea (Chinese) 1.5ton and it has been working great since 2018. Very efficient. But where would you ever get parts for this unit? And it's not like the old contactor and motor capacitor days. These units have VFD controlled compressors and fans. Something on one of those PC boards fails and you are out of luck! Additionally because of all that electronics, they are highly susceptible to lightning and power surges.

@jjmatejka 6 ай бұрын

@@amtak2351 He is technically correct, but it is pragmatically irrelevant. If it is a leak free flare, don't tempt fate by touching it. An HVAC installer ought to cut to size on installs, DIY homeowners are better off using the factory flare and coiling the excess.

@nettlesac 6 ай бұрын

...especially those Chinese made

@nettlesac 6 ай бұрын

... I've installed many Mitsubishi's that are still running after 20 years with NO breakdowns. In Phoenix to boot

@glennhurst7659 6 ай бұрын

as an HVAC contractor I often shy away from any DIY kit and seldom make repairs to them when they break down. That being said its good to know that these are simple and any average DIYer can do it without certified contractors. 6tons should be enough as well insulated you made your dream shop. Or at least make it comfortable. I am really looking forward to the videos of your floor heat.

@bradleverton3233 6 ай бұрын

I purchased a Mr. Cool 36k and after using it for cooling all summer it wouldn't work when I switched to heat in the fall. Mr. Cool has abandoned me. I should have taken the $3000 I spent had put it towards a unit from someone like you.

@ricardowelser220 6 ай бұрын

Matt,i would like to give you a tip,dig a moat in your patio,so you can easily do maintenance at your heavy machines.

@richardthomas1743 6 ай бұрын

YAY! What a treat to have Matt live in the comments with us today on this video premier!

@williamcummings6562 6 ай бұрын

Nothing like being comfortable while you work! Good for you Matt

@mikedominick2843 6 ай бұрын

Good job, I especially liked seeing the Montgomery Ward mixer again. Also you mentioned ceiling fans, there is a company that makes great industrial fans and this is no joke, the company’s is “Big Ass Fans”.

@josephrhone2758 6 ай бұрын

Those are the best Big Ass Fans you will ever need. They run on any power from 120v to 480v

@_B_K_ 6 ай бұрын

Heat pumps are awesome. I just had three 3.5-ton Mitsubishi units installed at my house (three outdoor heat pumps + three air exchangers; using existing duct system). Here in California, it cost me a small fortune, but they are so nice -- heating, cooling, no issues. On top of that, they're incredibly power efficient.

@FarmCraft101 6 ай бұрын

Happy thanksgiving Matt. HVAC always makes for a good challenge. I must say those Mr Cool units look like the easiest install I've ever seen. Very cool.

@Highstranger951 6 ай бұрын

It’s good to see my favorite KZfaqrs watching each other’s content. Happy thanksgiving fellas

@hollande6 6 ай бұрын

Ha! Thought i'd seen some1 familliar 👀

@tonyrhoton6613 6 ай бұрын

Junk

@jolietjohn8024 6 ай бұрын

After you determine what the heat loss character of your building is you may want to have a staging control thermostat, that basically will use the heat pumps first and then transition to the floor heat. Look for units that have 2-3 sensor inputs to cover "zones" of your building. Additionally, everything connects to internet in these days (believe it or not) so you could monitor the building temps from your phone.

@DodgeTruck 6 ай бұрын

If you put a big fan in the middle of your shop it will help keep it cool in the summer and warm in the winter.

@CathyInBlue 6 ай бұрын

I'm making a note here: HUGE SUCCESS. It's hard to overstate my satisfaction.

@garysprandel1817 6 ай бұрын

From the makers of Please Don't Wizz On The Electric Fence comes Don't Drop This. Hours of fun for the whole family. Happy Thanksgiving Matt and Diesel Creek Nation.

@lwwarren 6 ай бұрын

I would have mounted the outside condenser up high so it doesnt encroach on your work/storage space. Gives you more room to work and protects it from my clumsy operation of heavy equipment! 😂

@DieselCreek 6 ай бұрын

Thought about it. Decided against it

@blackbm54 6 ай бұрын

Good for the storage space you would get but you will get a lot of noise and vibration you would hear inside.

@alanbenton8642 6 ай бұрын

Hi Matt what is the cost of these units ??

@DieselCreek 6 ай бұрын

@@blackbm54 that was my concern

@wwfeatherston 6 ай бұрын

@@DieselCreekI have mine mounted on the wall. You made the right call!

@miker8915 6 ай бұрын

Great video Matt. It's great to see you finally have heat and ac in your shop!! Thank you for sharing 😀

@phillmckrakin2518 6 ай бұрын

I was so hoping they were not "Mr cool" units. They don't have a good track record. 35 years in the Business, I went with the Midea/ Carrier units. I hope the new units are better. You will have to do a one year review. The instructions should say not to mount the outdoor units under a covered area. There is also a wall mount kit that elevates the unit so you don't need a pad and it is cheaper than buying the " elevating feet" for the od unit drainage, yes you will get condensate from the outdoor unit during defrost. If the unit is mounted flat on a pad it will build up with ice. In my state, by code, a service disconnect is required within reach of the od unit. You did a great job. I just wanted to throw out a few pointers.

@klifestyle4466 6 ай бұрын

Mini splits are honestly amazing. They work extremely well for their price

@TCW-hw6iw 6 ай бұрын

Good to hear that you are on the grid. Hopefully you got a better install fee than $52k. I'm impressed with those HVAC units especially that they are DIY. Pretty slick, and more impressed that they areso quiet and able to warn up such a large shop. A nice back up for sure, now you need to get a huge auxillary generator ( one of those military units?) hooked up on a standby circuit in case of a power outage.

@ToobTime 6 ай бұрын

Matt -,Regarding the Utility 1 - 52,000 is a lot of money for a connection. Ask for a detailed list of charges, you are entitled to that document. Point out any perceived over-charges. 2 - If you have a problem, contact your utility consumer advocate or the State advocate. They really do help. 3 - Who is your utility company?

@mrfrenzy. 6 ай бұрын

Excellent choice with mini splits. You need to run a heated condensate drain or lift the outdoor units' up from the pad. Otherwise in winter the pad turns into a solid block of ice which eventually will be thick enough to stop the fan and possibly crack the coil.

@dansproshop 6 ай бұрын

That sticky stuff is called butyl. It’s used in the auto and marine industry as a noise dampener, insulator and fire suppression. Great stuff! I used it all the time

@861LJ 6 ай бұрын

Your timing is perfect! My husband and I want to install a couple of these in our home and watching how you installed them gave us more confidence that we can do it! Shop looks great! Wouldn't mind having something like that myself!

@Jay.Kellett 6 ай бұрын

Same here!

@davidkarroll6522 6 ай бұрын

Buy something better than MR cool. There’s a company called blue ridge that is outstanding

@paulgramberg9665 6 ай бұрын

Great job mat. Its great to see people taking on new projects. Its always good to.learn.

@user-zr1ij2tm6u 6 ай бұрын

Great system...hope it keeps you warm or cool.....stay safe.

@charlesroberts6965 6 ай бұрын

Awesome job getting your upgrades installed and super stoked to hear you're finally on the grid...lots of hard work on your part to get to this point but extremely happy for you... especially since old man winter has arrived there... Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving 🦃 and as always appreciate you sharing your adventures with us 😎🇺🇸🚜🛠️🛻😇

@jimlove8144 6 ай бұрын

Matt, whatever you’re doing I enjoy watching you. You have a great sense of humor and I enjoy that.

@kentmckean6795 6 ай бұрын

Hope you put a couple of expansion joints in that outdoor electrical conduit run. 🤔

@lannyrichardson4415 6 ай бұрын

I love to see your excitement on the improvements you make. And its no difference if its some old piece of equipment you get running or something new that you put it. Can't wait to hear the end of the ordeal with the power company.

@keithlincoln1309 6 ай бұрын

I really like when you bring upgrades like this to your shop! Like you, I never thought A/C in a shop that big would be affordable, and the bright lights you installed for your shop are awesome also.

@slugsnicker 6 ай бұрын

Nice work, Matt! The shop is really coming together! Hope you're having a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving!

@davidkimmel4216 6 ай бұрын

Thank You. Will think about those units. 👍

@paulholmes672 6 ай бұрын

Installed a Tosot 12k unit in my wife's 16 X 10 greenhouse, primary use is the heat function as they have a 'freeze pipe' mode, where it switches to a 46 degree program for keeping the greenhouse (and the citrus trees and plants) above freezing when it falls to 0-10 degrees here in North Texas. The Cool function works fine even though I have about 72 square feet of roof greenhouse windows and it is 102 deg outside. The Tosot unit is half the price of the Mr. Cool. The refrigerant is already pre-charged, but you have to vacuum the lines. The good part about that is you can cut and flare the supplied tubing to length and eliminate any oil pooling in the lines, vacuum it, open the unit valves and start enjoying. I'm looking at installing the same unit in my workshop, they are still about $1K, so saving my pennies. Thanks Matt.

@timkaldahl 6 ай бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Have to say this channel is one of the things I'm thankful for.

@allan9603 6 ай бұрын

I've been using these in my shops here in Montana for years. They work very well, even when it gets to be 40+ below here in Cut Bank some winters. Happy Thanksgiving to you Matt, Eva and the pooches!

@DecDude84 6 ай бұрын

I have a brand new unit heating/cooling my home, but only after we had to replace the old unit right after we bought this house. The previous DIY install was directly on a plastic pad, some water froze and cracked the pipes. In my un-expert opinion, I suggest that you install some rubber bushings on all four feet to keep the unit off the pad and help dampen any motor noise. I doubt you will se this comment, but I hope you do.

@scottleininger6201 6 ай бұрын

Those are Awesome units Matt my Buddy heats and cools his whole house with those units and he loves them too.

@davidohler5611 6 ай бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your Family Matt. Good to see another video. Love your place, your channel and videos. Thanks and please keep up the good work you do. Congrats on the A/C - can’t beat heat and a/c. 👍👍

@tracythorn2918 6 ай бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving Matt! It's good the hear you are finally hooked up and you'll have a comfortable place to work.

@kealke 6 ай бұрын

Happy thanksgiving! And real nice job on that installation for sure!

@emmavaria 6 ай бұрын

Man, that shop is really coming together! Can't wait til you finally get the giant crane installed. Any chance we can get an update on that? Last I recall hearing was last winter or spring, that it wasn't supposed to get moving until summer, which has pretty clearly come and gone by this point.

@HillTopDry 6 ай бұрын

Very nice install! Glad to see you're finally on grid power!

@davidlyon2927 6 ай бұрын

Excellent video Matt. Your dream shop is coming together nicely. Glad to hear that you are finally hooked up to grid power. It was a long time coming. Keep up the great work and I enjoy all your video content no matter what it is. 👍🇨🇦

@adamvanostrand2664 6 ай бұрын

Awesome. So glad you also got grid power

@epajarjestelmainsinoori9037 6 ай бұрын

Extremely efficient for change of season heating needs. When the outside temp is not yet terribly cold.

@newlifeforoldshtuff7810 6 ай бұрын

Happy thanksgiving to all the turkey lovers out there. Another great job Matt keep up the great work and stay safe out there.

@timziegler9358 6 ай бұрын

You did a fine job on the installs of the Mini splits. I am impressed with your mechanical abilities/can do spirit! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

@AntonioClaudioMichael 4 ай бұрын

Great video as always Matt they are great units glad your shop has some MrCool's I was impressed how quiet they were when i got them as well 36:15 @Diesel Creek

@danielpullum1907 6 ай бұрын

Nice install Matt. You can be proud of your success and yes we've gotten used to the comforts of life. So we are spoiled!!!!!

@tedalbert212 6 ай бұрын

Way to go Matt, congrats on the shop upgrade, next step is your outdoor wood boiler, great job Sir!

@joebeach7759 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Matt! I've been going back and forth trying to decide if I wanted to put one of these in my garage, so I can use it year round. You made this look simple enough, that I'm going to get one. Have a great holiday and be safe!

@CMDSR 6 ай бұрын

My mom had a Mr Cool system in her small house and it worked great. Amazing how well it worked.

@publicclammer 6 ай бұрын

Nice job and a huge boost to productivity summer and winter!

@2watertight 6 ай бұрын

Bit late now Matt but with wall brackets the outside units could have been up under the roof so you didn’t loose the floor space. Loving the whole workshop series thanks

@jasincolegrove4798 6 ай бұрын

Then it’s a bitch to work on. I can’t think of anyone who would choose to stand on a ladder versus the ground. You see these mounted low for a reason. Maintainability

@greglewis5365 6 ай бұрын

What he said. 5 - 10 feet off the ground wall mount. Save ground space under lean-to and much, much cheaper and easier to mound a couple of uni-struts to hang the unit off of. All the ones I've installed were either roof or wall mounted, ground installed would be a last results.

@toddb8479 6 ай бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving Matt, Eva, Roscoe, Meatball & Penne. Thank You for the content & keep it coming.

@tiredoldmechanic1791 6 ай бұрын

My then brother in law had the same problem with power that you did back in the 70s. He built in the North woods in Wisconsin and it was very expensive to run the electrical power in. The power company didn't like to run power because most people were just building vacation homes that wouldn't use enough power in 20 years to pay the installation cost. There was another guy who built in the same area so they shared the cost. The way the power company did it was they had to pay the installation cost up front then the power company applied that payment as a credit to their account so they didn't have to pay for power until that credit was used up or a certain number of years passed. I think he said 5 years. They figured out how much electricity they would use in the time they had to use the credit. They had planned to use wood burning boilers with hot water coils in propane furnaces so they had backup heat when they weren't home to feed the boilers. and propane cooking stoves but they bought electric stoves. They put electric heating coils in their gas furnaces and electric heaters in their garages. He said it worked out well because they got time to get their wood boilers set up and installed. He didn't worry about the cost of cooling his house in the summer. Did your power company credit you for the installation cost? If they did, it might be worthwhile to install electric water heaters to heat your floor for a while.

@BruceBergman 6 ай бұрын

Get your license, and stock up on more R134. You'll need more eventually, nothing's leak proof. 13:24 May need some synthetic refrigerant Oil if you need a top-off from a leaky fitting. And a concrete pad for the condensing unit. Ok, pour one then! 22:33 😊

@dustypiper2408 6 ай бұрын

I was grinning ear to ear for you Matt ... great video, and a great workshop set-up you've fashioned for yourself!

@markmitchell457 6 ай бұрын

The Mr Cool units are very nice. I love the pre charged lines. Great engineering. I saw one installed on another channel. Very easy with the DYI kit.

@melvingibson4525 6 ай бұрын

I live in the desert and my shop is about 1/3 the size of yours but getting that swamp cooler and insulation to get my internal temperature from 110 to 80 was probably the greatest upgrade i ever did

@firesurfer 6 ай бұрын

4:48 You don't need a knife to open straps. Find the seal, flip it over and pull long end. Opens every time. Put some stanchions in front of the compressor outside. Don't go OOPs with your heavy equipment.

@marksaddler 6 ай бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving and glad to hear you’re finally on grid power

@felixlujan4809 6 ай бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving Matt to you and yours! As always I enjoyed your video as well as any of your vlogs that you have posted. It's Thursday morning here preparing the turkey and other goodies and getting ready for Thanksgiving. Happy Thanksgiving world, and wherever you might be. Have a safe day everyone. Much Love and Peace. As always Matt Take care!❤

@ndafarachaitezvi1139 6 ай бұрын

Awesome content as always.Thanks for sharing and taking us along.

@DavidBeckerSr 6 ай бұрын

Those Mr. COOL units, are slick, easy to install, and wonderfully to look at inside and outside. What a WONDERFUL product! I am SUPER IMPRESSED! This is a great feel good video. Kudo’s on your abilities.

@KarenL-qt7dy 6 ай бұрын

Matt, I am SO happy for you!! Now you can work in heated or airconditioned comfort!! Never in my wildest dreams did I think of a/c for your shop. Ceiling fans are definitely needed. I hope you find a great deal on them. Happy Thanksgiving!! Looking forward to your next video!!

@ronaldmanger5635 6 ай бұрын

😊😊😊😊😊

@terriellis5145 6 ай бұрын

Matt, happy Thanksgiving to you and your family and friends and All the Old Iron!!!

@heighRick 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Matt, helps a lot!

@DryCreek182 6 ай бұрын

Thanks. My hangar is same size and was wanting to do the same!! Glad you showed how it’s possible.

@FlatThunder 6 ай бұрын

Climate controlled shop! Happy to hear you got the power figured out. Happy Thanksgiving 👍😁

@dmwi1549 6 ай бұрын

I hope Mr Cool sponsored this for you as they have other KZfaqrs I’ve watched. You deserve it. And to the manufacturer Mr Cool: I’m looking at these for my home and shop due to these sponsorships. Perfect for my slab on grade buildings with no attic space or ability to retrofit ducting I honestly would not have had as much brand awareness or known a DIY system was possible without seeing them on channels like this-so your marketing IS working! A viewer from the middle of nowhere Wisconsin.

@fredstott9284 6 ай бұрын

Where are the Electrical Isolation switches at each Condensing unit? You'll find with a couple big ass air circulation fans will provide year round even temperature when your heat pumps are keeping the shop tempered. Add quality air filters on the air intake. Diesel particulate will attach to the evaporator coils and erode the aluminum coil fins. A general exhaust fan controlled by a CO2/NO2 sensor will extract all exhaust gases.

@randalldavis5063 6 ай бұрын

Been looking at these, thank you for this episode

@jimmac1185 6 ай бұрын

You need expansion fittings on that pvc conduit. Otherwise they are going to fail from expansion/contraction.

@redneckbryon 6 ай бұрын

They have definitely gone down a lot in price over the years. Be interesting to know what it would cost to heat and cool your shop.

@mattsbrute 6 ай бұрын

Its not much. I heat and cool my house with mini splits and my electric bill runs $120-150 a month. My home is all electric. no oil or gas at all. I run 3 mini splits.

@Cheradanine 6 ай бұрын

Pennies. Modern air-to-air heatpumps are very efficient in both heating and cooling. When heating they will easily achieve over 400% efficiency, similar when cooling. They are so efficient because they are just moving ambient heat from the air inside (when cooling) and pumping it outside. Vice-versa when in heating mode. Modern marvels!