Hvac Decisions ...???

Hay everyone... I am almost at the building stage of my studio and im trying to figure out my hvac situation.... I have Rod Gervais book how to build a studio like the pros and i saw an option in there about making an exchange room.... Now my question is.. Do I have to make an actual exchange room or can i just have the send and return ducts pulling and sending air to the rest of the open area in the basement. (outside of the studio). Also i was looking at portable air conditioners..Has anyone used one or no of one that works well? If any one can help i will appreciate it

Short on time and typing on a Treo... But do a search for "soleus" on this forum and you'll see lots of stuff from me on portable A/C. Long story short: don't use it for fresh air provisioning.

kingidivine wrote:

Now my question is.. Do I have to make an actual exchange room or can i just have the send and return ducts pulling and sending air to the rest of the open area in the basement. (outside of the studio).

Kingdevine, you can use the rest of the basement without a problem - BUT - you will have to size the unit for the entire basement, otherwise you will never keep up inside of the room. With a small exchange room you can use a smaller unit. Sincerely, Rod

Hay thanks guys...Hay Rod great book by the way...between you and john my studio should come out great ...thanks