The workshop will be nice to work in year round. Installing a Mr. Cool Heat pump in the workshop.

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[@blakeloke6997]

I totally agree with your assessment of the Mr. Cool unit. We're on our third season with two 24k units in our shop and they've worked flawlessly. I liked them so much I installed a 24k in our pool house outbuilding. The first unit took the better part of a day to install. The second took almost 4 hours. The third took two hours. Our son-in-law liked the units so much he asked me to help him install one in his garage. So, he bought a "just like Mr. Cool" unit and saved $200. He may have saved $200 but it took two of us a full day to install it. It was a royal pain. Tolerances of routing the lines within the unit were incorrect and the line set was extremely hard to bend without kinking. Thanks for the video!

[@stenandersen4696]

Shop looks fantastic

[@gitatit4046]

Very impressive unit Evan. And I didn't even know anybody made such a DIY heat pump unit. I have a small workshop that it would be ideal for, so I'll have to check in to one. Plus you and Rebekah made the installation look so easy. Thanks for sharing it.

[@lonniehilton6678]

Great job and I am sure you will enjoy it year round. Question, where does the condensation go from the unit?

[@fjwagnerdds]

looks too close to wall, might help to move out to end of mount

[@tanneradams20]

Friggin awesome for them to provide it for you. You guys definitely deserve a gift like this one.

[@redmapleleaf4617]

You installed that like a PRO. I am so impressed with all the things you can do.

[@timmieclark9976]

Once you clean the rust off the jointer bed or table saw, put paste wax on it and it won't rust. You just have to add more wax as you use the tools and it wears off. That's how I keep the rust away. I use Johnsons paste wax for floors.

[@lastoeck]

Evan - you never cease to amaze me with your knowledge of how to do absolutely everything! Congrats on getting the heat pump donated, that's huge!

[@debbiebarnes2723]

Totally agree

[@garystlaske7703]

How about it , those things start out at 2k

[@Flowing23]

Great video, thank you . Good luck with the new heat pump. If I may ask, approximately how many square foot is the enclosed workshop area. Thank you.👍

[@CountryViewAcres]

1280 square feed with 14 foot high ceiling

[@Flowing23]

Thank you.👍

[@thomassheltonjr6274]

Nicely done I would recommend a surge protector added to your outside disconnect box. You need to protect those boards on that outdoor unit from power surges and brownouts

[@dalekronk496]

Ok, first, great job on the installation. But with the line set being in a coil like it is over time, it will destroy the outdoor unit. The reason is that your refrigerant has oil in it. Any oil will settle in the bottom of the line set.

[@seanbaxter1692]

So if he unrolled the coil it would last longer ?

[@leol1682]

Love how you explane instaling a Mr. Cool heat to pump every minute of it ,

[@jamesbyrne5734]

Evan that’s cool 😅 for a DIY. Job well done 👍🏻. Do u mind giving an approximate cost for a unit like this ? Have they different size units for smaller spaces ?

[@adamboone6864]

Pro Tip: Make sure to check those fittings in a couple weeks and again in a couple months. The vibration from running will surely loosen them.

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[@TKCL]

I have a friend with a 40x80 shop that he spray foam insulated. He then put a similar unit in as you did in this video and it blew me away at how well it works. Even in Florida heat and humidity it keeps that huge shop very comfortable. Amazing how well these units work.

[@pjfan173]

So only one unit in a 40’x80’ shop keeps it cool in Florida?

[@jaywest4102]

Evan, cut the few inches off the front of hanger and plant some bushes on the sides of the outdoor unit as a bumper for the mower.

[@charlielewis6849]

Man a wood stove would be nice just my 2 cents. God bless

[@baumsquad222]

He has one.

[@joannak4640]

I am happy for you. Just so you know, to tell true humidity, you need to start watching your dew point. The weather can say 100 percent humidity just because it's raining. But that humidity feels nothing like the hot humid days of summer. Just a little FYI. If you start following your dew point, it will tell you a lot 👍

[@ronniewilliz153]

Heat is easy to deal with but humidity and heat sucks lol.

[@joannak4640]

@@ronniewilliz153 I hear you! I live in Corpus Christi TX 😂

[@johnsadler8637]

Yes, dew point is a much more fundamental measure. It is also intuitive and gives you a target - keep air temp above dew point and there won’t be condensation. We have a dehumidifier in our little cabin - the slab would be cold in spring and dew point would go higher than the slab. Now it stays at 50% relative humidity so it’s good and dry.

[@teenagefarmer]

​@@ronniewilliz153 exactly

[@ronniewilliz153]

@@joannak4640 I'm in Lee county FL lol

[@dustoff1472]

I’ve been seeing these and questioned if they were real DIY. Your video has been a big help and probably help sell one of their units. Enjoying the channel. Tks for sharing.

[@USA-GreedyMenOfNoIntegrity]

If you just pour a concrete pad, 2 foot bigger than the unit, set unit 2 foot from the wall for servicing, you don’t have to worry about hitting it with the lawnmower.

[@jamesschramm4739]

I've seen Mr. Cool and have thought about using it on a remodel, let us know how it works.....................

[@DanKlein_1]

would be interesting to hear how much it costs to run that over the winter since it is electric heat. I would imagine it is fairly efficient.

[@shawnfaith]

It’s a heat pump,very efficient,not the same as electric heat.These mini split systems pull low amps

[@larryconley9438]

Evan great job your dream shop is coming ❤ together great videos

[@jimbecker5675]

Interestingly enough, I started installing my own Mr Cool system today in my new workshop building...

[@pampilgrim2274]

Hi, Evan! Your skill set is amazingly huge! I love all your DIY projects.

[@shawnmartin6795]

When you hook up the line set and leave the big loops in the line set its an oil trap. Terrible on the system....

[@tidelovinyankee1368]

That Mr. Cool is quite a unit. And do it yourself at that. The workshop will be a work of art when you get through with it.

[@wheelb4973]

Easy to install and looks great . Best of all it works . Maybe outside hose can be shortened and it is a 💯

[@worldsbestwatcher3735]

The unit mostly likely would be quieter (inside) if it was mounted on a concrete slab and away from the window. Good luck.

[@pawelmatus]

I've seen these systems everywhere and now I know how they are installed and how they work!! Awesome video, 👍! Many thanks Evan.

[@chrism.2231]

I am not too far away from you in S. Wisc. and I know what you mean about humidity. I insulated the shop when I built it, but I only heat it with a Kerosene torpedo heater or a propane heater, and in both cases, it introduces even more humidity to the space. For things like the table saw top, or machining tool surfaces, I have had good luck waxing them. Pretty simple and protects the surface. I would love to install a unit at some point, and probably should considering that is the industry I work in, lol. Take care!

[@karenspeer7378]

Wow!! That is an Amazing Product!! Good Job Explaining the need for protecting your Tools!! Us people that don't deal with Humidity don't realize how hard it on everything!! Looks Great!! Have a Great Day!! 😀❤🌹

[@KansasCowBoy]

Yes I really like the MrCool, I was wondering about them and after the way you show us the installation I am getting one for my two car Garage, I live in Arizona and we spend a lot of time in the garage, but it gets so hot we have to stop. As for your tools you can lightly spray them and wipe them with W-D 40 helps alot with the rust

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

Went up really easy Evan and Rebecca and looks great also. That should help you keep the rust down. Thanks for sharing with us, stay safe and have fun as always. Fred.

[@HaroldReece]

Nice install on the mini split. It will be nice to have a heated and cooled workshop. Thanks for sharing.

[@bohhica1]

Great job on the installation, now Rebecca might have to have one for her animals.

[@Ad_venture666]

Evan, I live in Germany and in summer we have about 110% humidity here 😄.

[@bevnelson3678]

Awesome Even. Even you definitely picked the right woman for your wife. Rebekah is one in a million.❤

[@gusbracewell3856]

Evan to remove the rust from your tools all you need is some brass wire wheels and WD40 clean rags and your cordless drill or grinder depending on what type of brass wheels you purchase and buff away after you get the rust off go back with some ascestone and clean rags to get all the oil from the surfaces,then apply some wax on the surfaces Rockler sells products for proctoring the cast iron and steel surfaces.

[@wombat283]

Great video. I learned a great deal from this about DIY heat pumps. Gary from West Virginia

[@waderue]

ya i am going buy one of those for my house when do my remold to it

[@jeanielipskey1272]

This should work for ya. Awesome install!

[@richxts1357]

Ok, Evan, now just wait for the first below Zero Fahrenheit day and you can start on the Allis Tractor repair. You did a great install on the HVAC unit. Thanks for the video and take Rebbeca out for dinner for her helping you!

[@helenhelps9619]

We put a heatpump in our lake house it works great we're very happy with it summer and winter. 👍👍❤️

[@charleschapman2428]

My neighbor put an ac unit on his house and his kids kept backing into it and after several repairs they finally destroyed it. Thanks for the video.

[@danielheartsill4269]

That is a great system. After I retired from my regular job I went to work for Home Depot part time. We sold those and every customer who bought then loved them. It is said they are 85% more efficient than standard CHA.

[@michelehumann811]

WOW that building is really coming together ..... nice and toasty for this winter for sure

[@garyc4983]

First off remove all the rust from your tools now. You can use random orbit sander with 400 grit sandpaper WD-40 as a lubricant to help clean everything up. Then get yourself some BOESHIELD T-9 Rust & Corrosion Protection/Inhibitor and Waterproof Lubrication, 12 oz. can. Spray EVERYTHING not just the tops but EVERYTHING let it all dry and all the tools will be protected from rust. After it dries on the flat parts of tools Jointer Tablesaw Milling machine use Johnsons Paste Wax so all the flat parts anything can slide like butter...............

[@yragleffus]

You may want to look at a portable dehumidifier as well.

[@hiddenvalleyfarmstead]

I can't wait for a one year update!! Lol I have been looking at those!

[@waynegauthier155]

As an add on to keep your equipment from rusting, I used to use a metal wax/polish on the metal surfaces. It also makes for a slicker surface for the wood to ride on.

[@bay9876]

Huge area to heat to 70` in 20 minutes. Looks like Mr. Cool Heat Pump is a winner. Is filtration for dust from the table saw, planer etc easily accessible from outside?

[@CountryViewAcres]

To remove the filter the front cover opens and the filter pulls out. I just have to use a ladder since it is 10 feet high.

[@thomassheltonjr6274]

Filter is also extremely small and will need to be cleaned regularly due to the dust. As well those mini splits get extremely dirty and nasty buy yourself a bib kit for them to make cleaning a little easier nu Calgon makes an easy one to use

[@rickseaglassalexander7464]

I'm not of a mind to want to burst any bubbles but... that jointer bed will continue to rust if you do nothing to prevent it. When I maintained a shop I would have had rust issues with my jointer, shaper, cast iron table saw, cast iron drill press, and the ways of the lathe. I did not have a rust issue because I kept those items waxed. I used Butchers wax but any hard wax will do. Those tools that were used a lot got the treatment about every year. The less used tools could be stretched out to every other year. Not only will you enjoy the feel of the tools but your projects will move more smoothly over the tools. Don't worry, nothing will be so slippery that your projects will land on the floor rather they will feel brand new all the time. Good luck with your new and beautiful shop.

[@timreale921]

Looks great, maybe you could try Johnson’s paste wax or clear silicone spray on your stationary power tools.

[@normancrown9965]

Past wax on your cast&steel tools

[@robreesor5011]

Awesome...now we can expect tractor rebuild videos cant wait to see how your rebuild compaires to Pete's over at Just A Few Acres Farms.😂

[@teenagefarmer]

Lol, me to

[@miltonhurd1016]

Love the Mr. Cool Brand. They make it straight forward to install. Thanks for showing the install!

[@allenferry9632]

That unit is just about idiot proof. Thanks for showing I've spent over $50,000.00 on air-conditioning some of my rental homes and about half of that was labor. I won't be doing that again.

[@JustaFewAcresFarm]

That is a very cool unit Evan, thanks for the video!

[@groundeddutchman5852]

I installed a Mr. Cool, FYI, they have an Outdoor Air Lockout of 40 degs. And they don’t heat very well when the oa temp gets below that. Great unit for cooling though.

[@smooth247fyi]

I hate to say this but just because you have an AC/Heat unit doesn't mean your stuff won't still rust. Adding A/C will actually create even more humidity problems. The problem is the construction of pole barns with the metal shell makes for a nightmare humidity issues. You need insane amounts of insulation and a dehumidifier plus the temperature control unit (which you have). Good luck and hope your new unit is enough to solve your problem!

[@SFCRambo60]

For years I tried to tell him that we needed to keep the garage a constant temperature but it went in one ear and out the other. He passed away 7 years ago and I have been working on getting it done but now Biden has screwed that up.

[@USA-GreedyMenOfNoIntegrity]

Wait until it breaks. Good luck finding someone to fix it or get the parts covered under warranty. But, you’ll save 50% if you have zero problems in 5 years.

[@intheshoptv]

I reached out to them too for our “Hidden Creek Homestead” channel but they told me to get lost with my tiny subscriber count lol. So I paid for it… I bought the same 36k unit and had it installed by myself in just a few hours. Been working great so far. Good luck Evan.

[@kingkong7617]

Evan, the workshop is looking really good and now it will be a great work space in all seasons.

[@USA-GreedyMenOfNoIntegrity]

A dehumidifier and a good coat of oil would’ve also helped with rusting. I like HVAC systems much better.

[@wileycoyotesr8623]

Congratulations. I may have heard your deep sigh of relief knowing your tools will be secure. Now to get the rust off them. Lots of products out there. Choose wisely.

[@CountryViewAcres]

Yea is was researching rhat yesterday.

[@kentowens2179]

That's a nice addition to your shop! Nice video!

[@BMWBlackfella]

G'day Evan, Awesome installation job. What are you going to do with the wood burning fire place ???

[@lorineidtinytoadplot744]

I would love to have a heated work space, your space is massive lol I'd be happy with half that space ;)

[@roberto.peterson9917]

One suggestion like to make take some plastic window screen and put on intake side of condenser this to keep cottonwood and others air floating organic matter from plugging up coil surface major pain to get off if you don't

[@lawrencelipon8673]

👍👍👍👍👍👌Great video was wondering how those things worked very nice install!!

[@karencary3312]

Great job. You make it look easy.

[@georgiadawg8255]

The question is what happens when Rebekah hits the wall bracket? Can it be ripped clear off the wall? My wife drug our unit down the wall about 18" the last time I let her use the riding mower. It was not a cheap fix.

[@CountryViewAcres]

Let's hope it doesn't happen.

[@cathiwim]

Actually, she shouldn’t ride the mower within 4 feet of that section of wall. Thats what a weedeater is for!,

[@BRI33NOR]

Enjoying your videos but don't lose your "innocence" and become too much like another shopping channel

[@bigalrc]

So how did it work out for you? I’m in Alabama moved from California and all my tools got fucked in only 4 months.. my shop is insulated but not heated or cooled.. I need to figure something out and fast…

[@f4fake22]

Careful if your line set is braided at the beginning coming from the unit, it will fail fast and leak. Hopefully Mr. Cool has changed the lines.

[@cajunnathan4586]

That sure was nice of Mr Cool to furnish the unit. Since I watch your channel Every Week I hope that you at least provide your viewers with a Monthly update. I'm interested in how well it preforms & holds up. Looks like you are going to have the Dream Shop when you finish?

[@CountryViewAcres]

I am sure in the winter it will be tested. I will be sure to give an update on it's performance.

[@cajunnathan4586]

Thank you do much! Sorry for so many questions. I'm interested in its summer performance. How many Square Feet is the shop. Did you get a large enough unit to cool the entire shop or just part of it. Whats the sq ft capacity of the unit's ability to cool effectively?

[@CountryViewAcres]

The shop is 1280 square feet with 14 foot high ceiling. The heat pump was a 36,000 BTU unit.

[@kennethsteele7954]

Would keeping the air circulating with a fan have kept tools dry? It certainly would be cheaper than heating that building.

[@homeland2236]

Installed one 2 years ago in our farm house remodel. They are impressive with how they condition the are.

[@robertduffy5805]

If you put paraffin wax on those tool surfaces they will be less likely to rust and when you use them the wood will slide easier. I just keep blocks of Gulf Wax in my shop.

[@garryspencer2019]

Well installed, however I’ve never seen anyone instal it at a window. This is the noisiest part of the unit & glass will transfer the sound into the interior. Anyway, just saying. Best wishes.

[@jrsmyth9761]

That heat pump will most likely NOT take care of the humidity issue!! You need to use a dedicated dehumidifier.

[@carlthor91]

Evan, now you need a good set of ceiling fans, to even out the temperature, and you will be set for the winter.

[@Jay-pu6cu]

You forgot your condensate drain. That "PVC line set dress" is not meant to be a drain, you gotta actually extend it down and away.

[@markenloe1265]

Split units are great. Lower Amp draw and very efficient……😎

[@morgran2002]

We have 2 units and live in Maine. They work great. Make sure to clean the filters regularly.

[@Tonetwisters]

That's great! I had concerns about that wood stove, even with all that insulation ...

[@verajamieson8020]

Good on Mr Cool.👏👏👏👏👏

[@hoberghacienda2267]

I installed one of these in our bedroom about a year ago. Very quiet! Still running great!

[@martinkolew2419]

Next time when you have so much pipe left put it behind the unit or just cut and flare it looks bad like that for me.

[@spencerfarnik2838]

What external temperature will this unit still provide heat? If it gets down to single digits or below zero will it still heat?

[@arkansasboy45]

What are you screwing into at the beginning and what screws are you using?

[@teenagefarmer]

Ok Evan you talking about Rebecca hitting the Air conditioner reminded me of my mom, who did the same thing 😂😂. Killed me, Rebecca reminds me of my mom a lot. Thanks for sharing

[@elbertfreeman8124]

yor tools are rusting from humidity. "you need dehumidification"

[@oxfletch]

Looks great! Waxing the cast iron tools seems to help too, boeshield or just Johnsons paste wax - I had the same problem.

[@anthonymiller8979]

I would still be worried about hitting that with the mower. Maybe place a fence post on each side of it for protection.

[@teenagefarmer]

That's a great idea

[@carolmauck5159]

I just saw a double engine allis charlmer tractor its really neat have you heard of one?