Two things I can comment on:
1. Wiring for networking.
2. A/C Mini Splits.
1. Regarding wiring it looks like the walls are still open, I would recommend wiring with CAT6 for future things like Apex Connectivity, Network/Web Cameras, Smart Controllers, etc. Applications are endless. The cost is low when everything is open like it is now. You may also want to bring a line in from the main house an up-link to the internet. I would do 4 ports for each wall myself if I were running cables. It's an additional cost, but well worth it. Just not having to mess with Wireless bridges or the latency in a camera system, it pays off big time.
2. Regarding mini splits, I did a lot of research on this. Here is the brief summary. Top brands I came up with were Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, and LG. Mitsubishi is the leader with the best warranties and as a result probably the most durable/robust, but they are also the most expensive. LG units are the nicest looking and a good price point, but lack the long term warranties. Fujitsu is somewhere in between, more expensive than LG, but better warranty.
In the end I went with the following unit:
https://www.acwholesalers.com/Fujit...d=cat1028&mainCat=&subCat=&trail=1004:Fujitsu
I've been very happy with it, it's whisper quiet inside and the mini split systems are super efficient. The outside unit is also incredibly quiet, I thought it wasn't working compared to my central air I use for the whole house.
In any case, you're making the right call with mini split units regardless on which one you chose, this is the way to go.
Good luck with the build, it looks great so far! I would reach out to Scott S. for humidity control, he has a really cool setup with an air exchanger that works well for him. He also has one of the most amazing fish rooms.
1. Wiring for networking.
2. A/C Mini Splits.
1. Regarding wiring it looks like the walls are still open, I would recommend wiring with CAT6 for future things like Apex Connectivity, Network/Web Cameras, Smart Controllers, etc. Applications are endless. The cost is low when everything is open like it is now. You may also want to bring a line in from the main house an up-link to the internet. I would do 4 ports for each wall myself if I were running cables. It's an additional cost, but well worth it. Just not having to mess with Wireless bridges or the latency in a camera system, it pays off big time.
2. Regarding mini splits, I did a lot of research on this. Here is the brief summary. Top brands I came up with were Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, and LG. Mitsubishi is the leader with the best warranties and as a result probably the most durable/robust, but they are also the most expensive. LG units are the nicest looking and a good price point, but lack the long term warranties. Fujitsu is somewhere in between, more expensive than LG, but better warranty.
In the end I went with the following unit:
https://www.acwholesalers.com/Fujit...d=cat1028&mainCat=&subCat=&trail=1004:Fujitsu
I've been very happy with it, it's whisper quiet inside and the mini split systems are super efficient. The outside unit is also incredibly quiet, I thought it wasn't working compared to my central air I use for the whole house.
In any case, you're making the right call with mini split units regardless on which one you chose, this is the way to go.
Good luck with the build, it looks great so far! I would reach out to Scott S. for humidity control, he has a really cool setup with an air exchanger that works well for him. He also has one of the most amazing fish rooms.
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