Workshop heating and cooling - help!
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01-01-14, 04:04 PM
Workshop heating and cooling - help!
Hello. I am new here and would very much appreciate any feedback regarding my question. I have a 1200 square foot pole barn with about 15 foot ceilings at the peak. It has a framed room that is about 200 square feet (with 10 foot ceilings). I am hoping to turn the remaining 1000 sq feet into a woodworking shop, while using the 200 sq feet to store wood.
I'd like to keep the 200 square foot room at a steady temperature year round (I am in Indiana), and heat the 1000 square foot workshop just while I am out working.
I've looked at a PTAC for the 200 square foot room, then some type of space heater for the workshop, or maybe a mini split (single zone, or possible dual zone - one for the steady temp room and one for the larger space). But I don't know what the best option would be.
Any thoughts and/or advice would be appreciated!
Thanks,
Jeff
I'd like to keep the 200 square foot room at a steady temperature year round (I am in Indiana), and heat the 1000 square foot workshop just while I am out working.
I've looked at a PTAC for the 200 square foot room, then some type of space heater for the workshop, or maybe a mini split (single zone, or possible dual zone - one for the steady temp room and one for the larger space). But I don't know what the best option would be.
Any thoughts and/or advice would be appreciated!
Thanks,
Jeff
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01-02-14, 03:36 PM
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Ok, here's the cost break down for you.
For 100,000 BTU of heat, this what it would cost.
Electric baseboard:$3.16
Heat pump: $2.07
Propane: $2.92
For the office, I'd suggest the TPAC Heat Pump unit, and for the shop, gas heater. The gas heater will give you a quicker recovery when you do want to warm up the shop to work in.
For 100,000 BTU of heat, this what it would cost.
Electric baseboard:$3.16
Heat pump: $2.07
Propane: $2.92
For the office, I'd suggest the TPAC Heat Pump unit, and for the shop, gas heater. The gas heater will give you a quicker recovery when you do want to warm up the shop to work in.
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01-17-14, 12:10 AM
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For the 200 sq feet , consider a mini split A/C - Heat Pump . Mine is a bottom of the line 13 SEER unit , it heats pretty well down to about 25 degrees F . After that I turn it off and let the gas heat carry 100% of the load . In summer it does a good job of cooling my living room and dining room .
I read the units that are 20 SEER and greater heat down to around 5 degrees F ?
Also , super insulating the 200 sq ft will help . Will also benefit the rest of the shop .
I agree , I would go with gas for the rest of the shop .
God bless
Wyr
I read the units that are 20 SEER and greater heat down to around 5 degrees F ?
Also , super insulating the 200 sq ft will help . Will also benefit the rest of the shop .
I agree , I would go with gas for the rest of the shop .
God bless
Wyr
