Motorized Sportscreen Skytrak Garage Build

[wbond]

Please update after the minisplit goes in. I'm very interested to hear how well it works this winter. I see that it says it can still produce heat at -5F. I have a garage sim as well and was considering installing one. Part of our house wraps around behind the garage and that room is always too hot in summer and too cold in winter. I am thinking about getting a mini split with two indoor units and single outdoor. My main concern is how well it will actually work in the cold weather. I'm in Mi and it can get quite cold here.

This part is a little confusing though on actual operating temperature.

• Fujitsu's low temperature heating technology allows this condenser to safely maintain its rated capacity in outdoor temperatures as low as 20 degrees Fahrenheit. The AOU15RLS3 can operate in heating mode in conditions as low as -5 degrees Fahrenheit.

[Fran M]

Thanks for all the tips on the forum. Started my build this week.

Step 1, get heat in the garage! Being in CT, this was first and foremost! I purchased this gas heater for $400 https://www.northerntool.com/shop/to...7749_200577749

I thought it wouldn't be too costly to have it installed. Man was I wrong! Had two quotes at $4000 and one at $2600!

Then I got a reasonable quote at $1500 for installation. As we started talking, he suggested installing a mini-split instead for the benefit on AC in the summer. When I asked how much he replied with $2900 installed, equipment included! I figured for $1000 more in total, this made the most sense as my garage is unbearable in the summer and I like working on my cars too. This is the unit I went with https://www.ecomfort.com/Fujitsu-15RLS3Y/p65509.html

This is my progress thus far. I built a mount to kitty-corner the Heat/AC unit. That will be installed next week.
I bought a few carwash mat clips to hang my mat on the wall. My sportscreen will be mounted from the ceiling directly in front of where my mat is hanging.



I ran some wiring for a separate spotlight, trying to determine exactly where to mount it. Ran power and a 35FT HDMI cable out the wall to the right of the mat on the wall. Picked up an Optoma 1080Darbee off craigslist for $425 which was less than a week old with 2 hours on it. Kid who sold it to me gave me an Amazon gift receipt so I returned it for a $649 credit. As this projector is a bit fickle to install, I decided on getting a Benq TH671ST instead for the same price.

My 10' sportscreen and impact screen both arrived today so once I have that mounted, I'll add another outlet in the ceiling to keep it clean looking. I also moved my garage door opener up to the ceiling with an extension arm for my opener. Thought about using a jackshaft opener and a highlift track but this looks like it may work perfect and save me a few dollars. Hopefully I won't get a shadow on the screen from the opener...



Progress, can't wait for some heat!