Projector in garage - winter use, any concerns with cold temp

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  • rcp123
    Junior Member
    • Apr 2024
    • 5

    #1

    Projector in garage - winter use, any concerns with cold temp

    Looking to install golf sim in my garage for winter use. Living in New Brunswick, Canada, we get some cold days.
    My garage is insulated ( water does not freeze inside) but it does get cold.

    Is this going to be an issue with projector? Should I build it to be removable to protect it from cold temps?

    Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks.
  • OttawaP
    Senior Member
    • Apr 2019
    • 164

    #2
    Big temp fluctuations can cause condensation in the unit and elsewhere. You really need to consider something to keep a reasonable consistent temp when not in use. I keep my garage at 12 deg celcius and turn it up to 16 when playing. I use a Mitsubishi mini split, it’s fantastic. Get a few bodies in there and it will warm up even more on its own. Removing the projector, computer and launch monitor every time and re setting up will get old really fast..
    Last edited by OttawaP; 04-18-2024, 04:31 AM.

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    • Ronsc1985
      Super Member
      • Feb 2015
      • 648

      #3
      I've had my projector in a non heated the garage for 5 winters.. Temp varies from 32F to 70 when I have on the space heater to use sim. Condensation is not a problem since in winter the dew point is low.compared to warmer temperatures. i.e. it's always lower than then inside ambient temperature.

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      • wbond
        Ultimate Member
        • Oct 2014
        • 3489

        #4
        Current projector has been in the garage for 8 years now, no issues so far.

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        • rcp123
          rcp123 commented
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          What projector do you currently use? How cold does our garage get during the winter. Looking to complete my set up in the coming months before winter sets in.

        • wbond
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          rcp123 optoma gt1080
      • Golfgodz
        Member
        • Dec 2017
        • 75

        #5
        I live in Southern Ontario Canada and have had various projectors in a non heated garage (Heat to 22C when playing, upgraded projectors for quality, currently using a 4k). No issues to report of other than occasionally wiping the lense for dust.

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