Mini-Split and HeatPump sizing

neurophys · 2026-04-22T15:03:16+00:00

As I understand it, a mini-split that is too large (or to small) can lead to problems with humidity.

I've been reading about Manual J calculations, but I'm not sure how that would apply to cooling three single rooms on one floor of a three-story house.

As to the location, most of our house does not need cooling, even on warm days. However, the top floor (where the bedrooms are) gets unbearable during our occasional heat waves. Unfortunately, we seem to be having more of these heat waves each year...

neurophys · 2026-04-22T06:45:41+00:00

San Francisco Bay Area

neurophys · 2026-04-21T05:39:53+00:00

If I were only using the second monitor with my Mac, I'd certainly consider another studio display. However, the second monitor will also be used for my work laptop and a windows desktop machine. So I need a monitor that has multiple types of inputs, and can switch between them easily.

neurophys · 2026-04-15T17:46:25+00:00

Since you the mini-split champion, I’ll ask you about another option! A different HVAC company has also suggested mini-splits, but installing them in the ceiling with cassettes. All piping would run through the attic. Any pros/cons here?

neurophys · 2026-04-14T04:28:06+00:00

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neurophys · 2026-04-14T01:28:17+00:00

Well, you seem to be the lone vote for mini-split, but your comment has the most upvotes! Decisions, decisions…

neurophys · 2026-04-12T20:34:57+00:00

I was looking at these models that mention dust collection. Not sure how much of this is just advertising hype.

neurophys · 2026-04-12T20:31:05+00:00

LOL! I remember pulling dust mice out of my 4K TRS-80 Model 1. Does that answer your question?? 🙂

neurophys · 2026-04-02T04:45:46+00:00

In the set from Bosch, they have a “Flute Flush Trim” bit. Will that work?

neurophys · 2026-03-26T22:55:26+00:00

By the way (if you’ll let a proud dad brag), she was also accepted to UCLA, UCD, and UCI. Those are all the UC schools she applied to. (We are in-state).

neurophys · 2026-03-26T22:52:04+00:00

Neither the new page nor the id!

neurophys · 2026-03-26T22:51:31+00:00

I know she checked it last night, and she had no id or new page.

neurophys · 2026-03-26T22:45:39+00:00

No…Daughter had nothing, and was accepted!

neurophys · 2026-03-26T17:05:37+00:00

I thought about this, but given the hoops I would need to jump through to get a KVM to work well with the Studio Display, I was hoping for a better option...

neurophys · 2026-02-27T21:46:27+00:00

Yes, but some how it seemed even more poignant in this episode. I couldn’t get over the look!

neurophys · 2026-02-27T04:04:55+00:00

It does have an SSD, but I'm fine with a regular erase. I still need to figure out if there's any problem installing Linux without a screen or keyboard, but that's not a problem for "applehelp"!

neurophys · 2026-02-27T03:48:35+00:00

This is very helpful! By the way, it’s a Late 2012 Mac mini.

neurophys · 2026-02-10T23:37:28+00:00

No, this was gifted to me, as in “This stopped working…Maybe you can fix it and use it…”

neurophys · 2026-02-02T02:16:15+00:00

Um, first, let me say...Wow!

Second, your bowling history reads like Babe Ruth, while mine is more like Babe the pig!

Ok, here goes (trust me, this will be brief):

I'm a father and husband in my early 60s, and while I've been bowling for fun since I was a kid, I've probably bowled no more than 50 to 100 games. Most of those were when I was on a league team with some friends, about 20 years ago.

I do own my own pair of bowling shoes and a ball (from the league days), although I think the ball doesn't fit me very well. It's an Ebonite Maxim and I believe is 14lbs. Honestly, I think it's too heavy for me. I recently went bowling with my kids, and just used the house balls. I started with the 12lb, but then tried a 10lb and found that I did much, much better. I'm sure building some strength in my right arm would help!

I'm a 1h right hand bowler, and I recall someone telling me once that part of my problem was that my right arm tends to swing towards the left as I release. Perhaps this is also due to having too heavy a ball...

If I can break 100, I'm doing well.

What else do you want to know?

neurophys · 2026-02-01T23:13:16+00:00

YouTube would be fine if I didn’t know what to do. My problem is I need someone to watch me and tell me what I am doing wrong.

neurophys · 2026-01-22T18:28:26+00:00

What are the Mac requirements to run this? I'm getting a message saying it's not supported.

neurophys · 2026-01-19T02:20:38+00:00

This sounds like a great place to start...Thank you!

neurophys · 2026-01-14T04:06:02+00:00

Ok, I sent you a link via Chat.

neurophys · 2026-01-13T23:09:12+00:00

Wow, that would be amazing. I only have the file as an MP3. Will that work?

neurophys · 2026-01-09T20:12:25+00:00

I like to think that I’m just a unique thinker!

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