DIY HVAC For Control Room
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mtl777
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No need to beat the horse, I'm not gonna use an extension cord. 
I discarded that idea a long time ago.
I think I'm going with Andy's design, but in my case it will be two chambers--one for the pipe going into the room and the other for the exhaust/return. I'm also going to install an in-line duct fan in the return path to boost the exhaust airflow on its return to the A/C unit. Regarding the attic being too hot, I could wrap very thick insulation around the pipes (say, 12" thick) to protect them from the heat. That would be good for noise control, too. Then with this protection, I think it will be almost like the window A/C is inside the control room, because the well insulated pipes will be able to circulate the air without getting too affected by the attic heat.
Andy:
I can't seem to see a vent lever/button on the picture of that GE unit you mentioned. Is the vent on that unit controlled electronically by remote control?
Thanks!
Mitch
I discarded that idea a long time ago.I think I'm going with Andy's design, but in my case it will be two chambers--one for the pipe going into the room and the other for the exhaust/return. I'm also going to install an in-line duct fan in the return path to boost the exhaust airflow on its return to the A/C unit. Regarding the attic being too hot, I could wrap very thick insulation around the pipes (say, 12" thick) to protect them from the heat. That would be good for noise control, too. Then with this protection, I think it will be almost like the window A/C is inside the control room, because the well insulated pipes will be able to circulate the air without getting too affected by the attic heat.
Andy:
I can't seem to see a vent lever/button on the picture of that GE unit you mentioned. Is the vent on that unit controlled electronically by remote control?
Thanks!
Mitch
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Mitch, the vent (Switch) is a little lever you pull out or push in. It is located right below one of the vents.
Just a note on the attic installation, remember that AC units condense.. so there will be water. If you are using a window unit, they have to tilt so water can run out of them. Not doing this is extremely dangerous. Not only does it mess up the AC unit itself but it could promote mold and disease growth in the units standing water. Not to mention that water from above is never a good thing...in an attic.
Do you have a drawing of the studio layout? Just thinking that I could come up with a setup or two for you to try.
~Andy
Just a note on the attic installation, remember that AC units condense.. so there will be water. If you are using a window unit, they have to tilt so water can run out of them. Not doing this is extremely dangerous. Not only does it mess up the AC unit itself but it could promote mold and disease growth in the units standing water. Not to mention that water from above is never a good thing...in an attic.
Do you have a drawing of the studio layout? Just thinking that I could come up with a setup or two for you to try.
~Andy
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mtl777
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Andy:
I will tilt the A/C unit by about 5 to 7 degrees for proper draining.
My studio layout is very simple. It's only one room--the control room is also the tracking room. It's actually just a personal studio, and I'm recording only myself for now. I don't record any real drums, just guitars, vocals, and hardware/software synths, so my small space is good enough.
Thanks,
Mitch
I will tilt the A/C unit by about 5 to 7 degrees for proper draining.
My studio layout is very simple. It's only one room--the control room is also the tracking room. It's actually just a personal studio, and I'm recording only myself for now. I don't record any real drums, just guitars, vocals, and hardware/software synths, so my small space is good enough.
Thanks,
Mitch