The NEXGEN experience...

[rivermobster]

In August 2022, we talked to @Riverbound about doing the AC.

The original system was pretty much toast. It would run 24/7 to keep the house cool in the summer, and it would Never get below 80 some degrees. Some rooms wouldn't cool down at all. It was an absolute nightmare.

 

[rivermobster]

Bill came over, gave us the lowdown on moving the exchanger into the attic and relocating the AC to the other side of the house where it wouldn't even be noticable.

Let's do this...

 

[ChrisV]

Damnn… that’s big… like my boner.

 

[rivermobster]

His crew were Total professionals. Clean. Polite. Fast and efficient.

They replaced all the old ducting, all the registers and installed a huge new air intake in the hallway, right next to where the system would be.

 

[rivermobster]

Now that the exchanger is gone, it's time to relocate the water heater as well. Giving us more of that valuable garage space!

 

[rivermobster]

Along with ripping out the water heater and AC, I ripped out ALL the drywall, and redid the dinosaur washer and dryer config. This was turning into quite the project.

 

[rivermobster]

I wanted something that looked Kinna cool, so I did one wall with wood slats.

 

[rivermobster]

The external garage door was falling apart, so I replaced that bitch as well.

 

[RiverDave]

Jesus.. this is a little more than an AC upgrade. lol

 

[rivermobster]

Now it's time for new drywall. I debated on doing the ceiling, and ended up just doing the walls.

 

[rivermobster]

Of course I couldn't put the old cabinets back up, so I built some RTA jobs. All plywood cabinets. Heavy as fuck! Good thing I measured were all the studs were!

 

[17 10 Flat]

Now that the exchanger is gone, it's time to relocate the water heater as well. Giving us more of that valuable garage space!

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Put in a tankless even more room....

 

[rivermobster]

Getting closer now...

 

[4Waters]

Of course I couldn't put the old cabinets back up, so I built some RTA jobs. All plywood cabinets. Heavy as fuck! Good thing I measured were all the studs were!

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I put 2x6 blocking in the walls before I drywalled so I didn't have to worry where the studs were when I put up my cabinets

 

[rivermobster]

I also added 220 for my daughter's Volt. Charges the car up from dead in three hours.

 

[rivermobster]

Now it's time for lighting, right?

Let there be light!!

 

[rivermobster]

And this is what happens when you get NEXGEN involved. You not only have a bad azz HVAC system that keeps the Whole house warm in the winter and cool in the summer, but you also get more room in the garage.

Who doesn't want that!!!

 

[rivermobster]

I know this thread was a long time coming, but I wanted the Whole project somewhat complete before I posted it.

It was a shit ton of work, but totally worth it.

Be careful when you get @Riverbound involved. Things tend to get out of hand!

Thanks again Bill for the outstanding installation.

 

[Justfishing]

In August 2022, we talked to @Riverbound about doing the AC.

The original system was pretty much toast. It would run 24/7 to keep the house cool in the summer, and it would Never get below 80 some degrees. Some rooms wouldn't cool down at all. It was an absolute nightmare.

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I saw this picture and thought what a bad idea to have that in the garage.

 

[rivermobster]

Put in a tankless even more room....

It's outside the house over by the AC unit. No additional space required.

 

[rivermobster]

I saw this picture and thought what a bad idea to have that in the garage.

 

[Mr. C]

I know this thread was a long time coming, but I wanted the Whole project somewhat complete before I posted it.

It was a shit ton of work, but totally worth it.

Be careful when you get @Riverbound involved. Things tend to get out of hand!

Thanks again Bill for the outstanding installation.

Looks awesome.
Had Bill and NexGen do our units about the same time as you.
As you said. Very professional, neat and fast.
It’s nice having a house that will cool to 70ish when it’s over 110 outside.
Thanks again Bill

 

[boatnam2]

I could of swore i seen him a little while ago down on Main St in HB, maybe it was his doppelganger.

 

[rivermobster]

And ..

Dylan was just here. Now we have handles!

 

[Backlash]

I thought I was the only one with a never-ending remodel project! It turned out nice and clean!

Now, back to the truck. Did I see multiple lift blocks stacked above that rear axle?

 

[HTTP404]

Well done.

 

[BigQ]

Looks good!

 

[OCMerrill]

Wow that looks fantastic. I had no idea you were building out your garage. Bad ass.

 

[rivermobster]

Wow that looks fantastic. I had no idea you were building out your garage. Bad ass.

Whatever dude...

Half that shit I did I couldn't have done without Your help!!!

The Self Leveling Lazer was invaluable.

 

[stokerwhore]

Nice

 

[OCMerrill]

Whatever dude...

Half that shit I did I couldn't have done without Your help!!!

The Self Leveling Lazer was invaluable.

I'm just messing with you. Best 28 bucks you'll ever spend.

 

[Mr. C]

I'm just messing with you. Best 28 bucks you'll ever spend.

You saying he splurged and bought ya a 30 pack of CL’s for your help.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Nice improvement. Well done

 

[rivermobster]

You saying he splurged and bought ya a 30 pack of CL’s for your help.

Dave had me buy this little guy. I've used it for So many different things!!!

If you don't have one, get one. This truly IS the best thing since sliced bread.

https://a.co/d/0elt5VX

 

[Mr. C]

Dave had me buy this little guy. I've used it for So many different things!!!

If you don't have one, get one. This truly IS the best thing since sliced bread.

https://a.co/d/0elt5VX

Every time I do a project I say I’m going to get one. Then I just struggle through with what I have
Maybe it’s time to just do it. I mean. 30 bucks to relieve stress and frustration.

 

[rivermobster]

So the overhead LED lights i bought have 5 color settings, and are dimmable.

HALO CJB 4 in. Canless Downlight 600-Lumens , 5CCT, Integrated Jbox in Matte White CJB4069FS1EMW - The Home Depot

Append a cohesive appeal to any room in your living space with this HALO CJB downlight integrated JBox Matte White.

www.homedepot.com

Yeah so?

Today, after Dylan installed the door handles, I installed this Smart dimmer switch right after he split.

https://a.co/d/9cQ6xdG

It's motion sensitive, and fully programmable. So when I walk out into the garage at night, it Slowly turns on the lights to 50 percent brightness, so all those Damm lights won't blind the shit outa me!

When I hit the off button, the same 4 second delay, turns the lights off slowly.

It works with the Google Home app as well. Pretty slick.

 

[OCMerrill]

You saying he splurged and bought ya a 30 pack of CL’s for your help.

Thats the Laser level I recommended. I see the imaginary tariffs are in place.

Spend money on me is not necessary and I don't drink much beer these days anyway.

If he wasn't such a Ford lover we could probably be friends.

 

[TimeBandit]

So the overhead LED lights i bought have 5 color settings, and are dimmable.

HALO CJB 4 in. Canless Downlight 600-Lumens , 5CCT, Integrated Jbox in Matte White CJB4069FS1EMW - The Home Depot

Append a cohesive appeal to any room in your living space with this HALO CJB downlight integrated JBox Matte White.

www.homedepot.com

Yeah so?

Today, after Dylan installed the door handles, I installed this Smart dimmer switch right after he split.

https://a.co/d/9cQ6xdG

It's motion sensitive, and fully programmable. So when I walk out into the garage at night, it Slowly turns on the lights to 50 percent brightness, so all those Damm lights won't blind the shit outa me!

When I hit the off button, the same 4 second delay, turns the lights off slowly.

It works with the Google Home app as well. Pretty slick.

That's the epitome of too much technology.

When I replaced one of the LED lights at my rental I saw that it now Incorporated Wi-Fi and color changing blah blah blah.

I would be ecstatic if it just lasted the claimed lifetime number of hours without me having to replace one.

I'm feeling like a NIMBY. I'll take an on-off switch and the promised 10,000 hours of use over all those bells and whistles.

Man I'm getting old.

 

[zhandfull]

And this is what happens when you get NEXGEN involved. You not only have a bad azz HVAC system that keeps the Whole house warm in the winter and cool in the summer, but you also get more room in the garage.

Who doesn't want that!!!

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Only the AC tech complains about the unit being in the attic.

Did you ever finish the pontoon? Maybe I missed that.

 

[wzuber]

Of course I couldn't put the old cabinets back up, so I built some RTA jobs. All plywood cabinets. Heavy as fuck! Good thing I measured were all the studs were!

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Lol.....floor jack and HD bucket to install the cabinets. I love it, ingenious. Coming out nice.

 

[Kachina26]

How does one get the AC equipment into the attic? That's where mine is located, was in the last house too. I just can't imagine having to get it changed out. Does it break down into manageable parts?

 

[rivermobster]

Lol.....floor jack and HD bucket to install the cabinets. I love it, ingenious. Coming out nice.

Gawd Damm it took long enough for someone to notice that!

 

[rivermobster]

Only the AC tech complains about the unit being in the attic.

Did you ever finish the pontoon? Maybe I missed that.

Nope. Been busy with this project. Gonna jump back on the toon soon.

 

[17 10 Flat]

The whole garage came out awesome. Added some really nice touches.

 

[CLdrinker]

How does one get the AC equipment into the attic? That's where mine is located, was in the last house too. I just can't imagine having to get it changed out. Does it break down into manageable parts?

It was a piece of cake when I was young.

One guy in the attic the other below just lifts and hands it up. If your nice the guy up top uses a rope to help.

 

[77charger]

Ducting and routing is the important part i found out.Our house was remodeled before buying it and the ac seemed weak struggled to keep cool and leaked from the top(packaged unit) from not sealed properly.Had sheet metal ducting not insulated and guys t off in places they had no business doing so

Got a new ac and installed correctly but didnt do the ducting and it new ac worked better but struggled some too.Finally got my ass in the attic this winter and i will say im no hvac guy but could this work is screwed up big time.Got some advice from family who is in hvac sent him the rough drawings and he sent me back some on how to redo it.So far i just did it basic and the improvement is very noticable and all the vents now flow nicely with even temps.

Still have some things to do but those are above my skills and will need to call an hvac guy to come and do those.Main thing is i need the return upsized or possibly a second one added but the plenum may need to be modified or changed.Will do that in the fall when it cools off

 

[Kachina26]

Gawd Damm it took long enough for someone to notice that!

Noticed it right off the bat, but given our similar job backgrounds, it seemed perfectly legit to me.

 

[Bobby V]

Gawd Damm it took long enough for someone to notice that!

Ha Ha. I did the same when I hung my garage cabinets. But I used a floor jack and a tall bar stool. Was a little wobbly at the start.

 

[rivermobster]

Ha Ha. I did the same when I hung my garage cabinets. But I used a floor jack and a tall bar stool. Was a little wobbly at the start.

I bought that work bench at Harbor Freight. I sanded and glued all the joints together and threw some casters on it.

Bought it on sale With a coupon! It has come in Very handy!

 

[4Waters]

Noticed it right off the bat, but given our similar job backgrounds, it seemed perfectly legit to me.

Same here, thought the same