[jyl]

Ok, it is time to start figuring out what minisplits to install in the bookstore-cafe. Electrician is working on the place so need to have her run circuits and figure loads.

I think I want
1. For front of house, which is three rooms totaling about 700 sf, I’m thinking a 27K BTU, 3 X 9K BTU heads, heat pump system for heating and cooling. Pretty temperate climate, winter lows usually 35F with the occasional week of 20F and I’ll want to keep it above 65F, summer highs usually 85F with occasional weeks of 95-100F and I’ll want to keep it below 72F. Wood frame with insulation in walls. Prefer an R32 system. I’m open to either wall mount or in ceiling for the indoor units, slight advantages to each but if one is more reliable or effective I’d choose it.
2. For back of house, which is the 200 sf kitchen and the 700 sf basement office/workroom, I’m thinking a similar system as above, maybe a bigger head for the kitchen and two smaller ones for the basement. Wall mount units here.

Any brand or other suggestions? Wall warts or ceiling cassettes?