is this a job for a pro, or can a handy homeowner do it? also is this big enough for a 2500sq ft home?
64541
A handy home owner can do it, if they understand the wiring on a residential furnace. 600m should be able to handle 2500 sq ft
64542
depend on handy man skill set. http://cre8tor.hubpages.com/hub/Humidifier-Installing-An-AprilAire-Whole-House-Humidifier#
64543
A handy homeowner's skills are good enough to install that unit. Few key tasks: cutting the air ducts, connecting the water supply, connecting the water return, connecting the electric 120V-to-24V transformer. My unit covers the first floor of my 3500 sq ft house...
64544
Yes it will easily supply adequate for 2500 sqft. After watching a few YouTube videos I was able to install the unit myself and only had a plumber friend install a better tap into my water line.
64545
You can totally do it yourself. The hardest part is the duct work modification. Mine was already done from an older humidifier. The waterline was simple and I joined the drain line to the drain from the AC.
64546
Its fine for DIY. Cut 2 sheet metal holes for the ducts and run wire for the low voltage line plus a water line. It was about 4 hours for me, probably 2 hours for a pro. Capacity is hard to judge, I have a 2500 sq ft house in a very dry area (desert) and in mid winter I need to leave the furnace fan "on" to keep the humidity up. If it only runs when the furnace is on, then it can't keep up.
64547
Honestly haven't installed mine yet but there are several videos on YouTube and a professional told me it is easy enough for a non-professional. You should be able to work out the installation visually but hooking it into your furnace electrically is another issue. I believe most furnaces provide some auxiliary terminal on the control board for that.
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It can be done by a homeowner if they have the confidence and are comfortable in cutting an opening in the the furnace area duct work, understand simple instructions and know a bit about basic wiring. After I did two (dry runs) and made sure all parts were intact and USED THE TEMPLATE it was rather simple. The 600M is more than enough to deliver adequate moisture in that size though, it could not hurt to go up one since the 700 deliver .75 gallons per hour vs. the 600's .70 rating. I also have about 2200 sq feet but its on three level townhouse. I called a few HVAC companies just to check and 2 out 3 thought the 600 was perfect for me. Hope this was some help. It can be done by a homeowner if they have the confidence and are comfortable in cutting an opening in the the furnace area duct work, understand simple instructions and know a bit about basic wiring. After I did two (dry runs) and made sure all parts were intact and USED THE TEMPLATE it was rather simple. The 600M is more than enough to deliver adequate moisture in that size though, it could not hurt to go up one since the 700 deliver .75 gallons per hour vs. the 600's .70 rating. I also have about 2200 sq feet but its on three level townhouse. I called a few HVAC companies just to check... » Read More It can be done by a homeowner if they have the confidence and are comfortable in cutting an opening in the the furnace area duct work, understand simple instructions and know a bit about basic wiring. After I did two (dry runs) and made sure all parts were intact and USED THE TEMPLATE it was rather simple. The 600M is more than enough to deliver adequate moisture in that size though, it could not hurt to go up one since the 700 deliver .75 gallons per hour vs. the 600's .70 rating. I also have about 2200 sq feet but its on three level townhouse. I called a few HVAC companies just to check and 2 out 3 thought the 600 was perfect for me. Hope this was some help. « Show Less
64549
I am a handy homeowner and just installed one- but beware if you fry parts in a surge etc. like I did aprilair won't warrenty the parts. Plenty big for 2500 sq ft if it's wired to a two stage heater
1625654
I Believe it would work very well. I would use it. I am not an expert or electrician.
971644
Thanks a ton. Very helpful. In your opinion, is this worth a DIY adventure or is there not much to be saved in calling someone to setup?
817829
I use it in a 10 x 30' x 10' ceiling screened in patio and it's perfect. Don't know how big your garage is, but with your 25' ceiling you might want to consider a slightly larger one, maybe 50,000 but even with a ceiling exhaust I would still crack open your garage door an inch or two to be on the safe side. The heater is a little louder than I expected, but isn't bothersome to me. I think all of them are louder, kinda like a tiny jet engine. You'll want to use a 20# propane tank at LEAST! Hope this is useful.
1589550
If you're just using it for the one big job, it should work pretty good. I use mine for the occasional job, and it always fills the bill.
1589553
I've used it to take out a small bath, including studs with nails, and to cut pipe with a metal cutting blade. Also used it to cut 6x6's for landscaping. It has plenty of power for these jobs with no over heating. A professional that uses it all the time might opt for the higher amps for less heat buildup with constant use.
1057960
Yes it is, but this isn't for professional use more of a do it yourself type person.
1589592
It's great for light duty work. Electrical, cabinet hardware etc. The gyro is awesome. I wouldn't try to hang drywall. But it's very handy. I would buy it again.
622920
this is a fairly high out put for a portable humidifier and it does very well (on low fan) in my 1300 sq ft home. I don't know your square footage or how 'tight' your home is, so it's hard to say definitively if this will do the trick.
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I don't know if it is suitable for home practice.It is VERY easy to install. I am senior who can't fix anything, and I installed it (myself!) in the rafters in the basement.
1090976
Pretty big for that Job. I am lighting a 30 ft tree from 15 ft away. Great light tho.
1088645
Hi - I am a real estate agent and that's exactly what I bought mine for! It's pretty easy to move around. The fabric part rolls up and the big fan is on castors. I put it in front of an open house just about every Sunday. Two constraints to keep in mind - it's pretty loud. So I try to put it kind of far from the front door if possible. Also, since it's so tall and bounces around, you have to watch out for power lines, tree branches, etc. I love mine - I've named him "Bob" - and my clients really like him, too!
2241778
For light homeowner use I like the homelite better. For larger jobs, probably the poulan would be preferable.
1461419
My husband said that if you're using it at home, it's great. You'd have to take it all apart then take it somewhere to have it done. If using in a commercial sense, you'd be better off buying a heavy duty one, more expensive but probably what you might need. Prior to purchasing this one, ours lasted for a long time.
339045
I personally used this saw for cutting large tree branches, 2 x 4's, pallets etc. It isn't real fast, so it's not for someone who's a serious builder. It's for little jobs around the house that you would use a hand saw for. It is better than using a hand saw for me, because it does the work.
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1 person setup? Sure. Could probably do it 1 handed even, its dead simple ...1 person and a big dog? Might be overkill. Yet, if you're rained out for a day, you'd probably appreciate the extra real estate. . Btw the quality is worth more than the price.
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Yes. But, I would not use it "all day" for that task. It's fine for a project. Not building a tree house.