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Zoe, I'll have a cherry coke. Good evening clubbers, Today was a short workday for me, so I began clearing the clutter from my garage. I was shocked to see the warping-related damage done to some homasote modules (steel mill trackwork from my previous pike) that I planned to use on the new layout; I had 'parked' them on the benchwork back in 2001 to see how they would fit, and they sat there thru several winters and summers. I truly hope that I can salvage them, I put huge amounts of time and money into those sections.[:(] [OOPS - I just noticed there are a lot more replies for me, I was looking at the wrong page! I'll get back to the rest of you guys later, I promise![:I] ] Steve: [quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by Attaboy Ken, if it isn't too nosey, what was the cost of getting the heat pump in your garage. I have a garage I plan to use for my main layout but it needs a heat pump too. Just wondering what I might need to do it. [/quote] Not nosey at all! My 12000btu window-mounted heat pump cost about $1900, another ~$300 for the fiberglass insulation (ceiling only), plus a few hundred to have a 240vac/20amp circuit installed to power the unit (the electrician who did this rolled it into a larger rewiring job, so I'm not sure of the exact amount). You should make sure you measure the area of your garage first (mine is 528 sq ft) to ensure that you get a large enough unit. Other things to consider: (1) Is your garage separate [exposed on all 4 sides], or is it part of the house? (2) Is there a ceiling, or open rafters? (3) Are there any windows, and if so, what type? I had a heating contractor evaluate my garage's heating needs - you should probably do the same. I saved several hundred by installing the unit myself, rather than the HVAC company doing it. ... Need to take care of some family issues, see you all later.
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