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   RickL | Jul 29, 2008 06:43pm | #1

   You talking Arizona or Alaska?? Yes there is a difference in cold climates. Better off in doors in winter climates.

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   gofigure57 | Jul 29, 2008 07:13pm | #2

                     I put mine inside and piped the intake through the wall outside.

                                                             Tom

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   RalphBarker | Jul 29, 2008 07:23pm | #3

   Put it in the kitchen, or the kids's bedroom, so you don't have to listen to it in the shop. ;-)

   Seriously, I'd agree that it depends on climate. Outside, you'd most likely need to build some sort of shelter for the compressor, at a minimum. Moderating its environment will keep it happy and running longer.

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   Craigss | Jul 29, 2008 07:34pm | #4

   I'm in North Carolina where the winter temps rarely get below 30.  In the summer, the skys the limit as well as the humidity.  I was just concerned about excess moisture in the lines if I put it outside.  I've got to pour a pad anyway where it would live for my heat pump and I may just make it a little larger.  Thanks guys for the replys.

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   RalphBarker | Jul 30, 2008 07:22pm | #6

   In your area, pulling in ambient, high-humidity air might be an issue due to the associated internal condensation aspects. I'd check the manufacturer's options for water trapping, and make sure the tank design and positioning provides a means of draining all the collected water from the tank.

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   Don01 | Jul 30, 2008 02:06am | #5

   That really depends where you live. Check with the manufacturer to see what the acceptable temperature ranges are. I wouldn't leave it unheated where I live.

   Don