Cdog
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Hey y'all Im looking for some advice on what's the best way to go. I'm out in Scottsdale and have to do work in the garage on race car stuff and whatever. I have had two of the smaller portacool units so far. The first one crapped out on me within a year and the second was marginal (Cyclone 120). It worked when it's pointed at you anyway but not enough to cool the garage. I just sold the second one and am ready to give something else a try.
I was planning on buying the Home Depot Cyclone 140 3900 CFM Single-Speed
My garage is a tad over 1000 sqft. This one might be marginal but the price is attractive and it won't take up too much space when not in use. It's a consumer unit and doesn't have as good of a warranty as the next product line up from portacool.
Then there's the Jetstream 240 portacool. It has 600 more CFM and covers my garage sqft +
Then there's this brand called Big Ass Fans. 5 yr warranty, digital controls, interesting cooling media. Cool name haha! Little cheaper than the equal Jetstream 240 portacool.
I'm also considering the Mr. Cool mini splits but I might plan to add one of these next year. I think I'll still need a fan to move air around in the garage anyway.
What's everyone thoughts? Experiences? The Portacool is a more well known brand but I've had some quality issues on their lower tier stuff.
I was planning on buying the Home Depot Cyclone 140 3900 CFM Single-Speed
PORTACOOL Cyclone 140 3900 CFM Single-Speed Portable Evaporative Cooler for 900 sq. ft. PACCY140GA1 - The Home Depot
Cool down your patio, garage or favorite outdoor space with the unique PORTACOOL Cyclone 140. Standing nearly 5 ft. tall, this energy-efficient evaporative cooler elevates its airflow to provide maximum
www.homedepot.com
My garage is a tad over 1000 sqft. This one might be marginal but the price is attractive and it won't take up too much space when not in use. It's a consumer unit and doesn't have as good of a warranty as the next product line up from portacool.
Then there's the Jetstream 240 portacool. It has 600 more CFM and covers my garage sqft +
Portacool Jetstream 240 Portable Evaporative Cooler | PACJS240
This evaporative cooler is easy to move and it fits in the tightest of spaces. Liquid level indicator and intuitive control panel make operation a breeze.
portacool.com
Amazon.com: Portacool PACJS2401A1 Jetstream 240 Portable Evaporative Cooler: Industrial & Scientific
Buy Portacool PACJS2401A1 Jetstream 240 Portable Evaporative Cooler: Portable - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases
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Then there's this brand called Big Ass Fans. 5 yr warranty, digital controls, interesting cooling media. Cool name haha! Little cheaper than the equal Jetstream 240 portacool.
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www.bigassfans.com
I'm also considering the Mr. Cool mini splits but I might plan to add one of these next year. I think I'll still need a fan to move air around in the garage anyway.
MRCOOL DIY Gen-3 34,400 BTU 16 SEER Smart Ductless Mini Split Air Conditioner and Heat Pump with 25 ft. Install Kit 230-Volt DIY36-HP-230B25 - The Home Depot
The MrCool DIY 3rd Generation 16 SEER 24,000 BTU/h ENERGY STAR Ductless Heat Pump is designed for simple, amateur installation. Using pre-charged R410A Quick Connect Linesets, anyone with a few common
www.homedepot.com
What's everyone thoughts? Experiences? The Portacool is a more well known brand but I've had some quality issues on their lower tier stuff.