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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!
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!
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