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Old 04-21-15, 04:48 PM   #1
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Default New Mini Split Install

We are in the process of installing a new 16 SEER Friedrich 11,800 BTU ductless mini split heat pump . This unit indicates it has an inverter drive compressor .

I purchased this system from Johnstone Supply , on sale last week .

I should have more than enough copper tubing left over , from our last install ( 2 seasons ago ) .

We are putting it in our bedroom . The first photo shows the indoor unit mounted on the wall .

I used a 3" hole saw to cut the hole through the dry wall and through the exterior wood sheathing and aluminum siding .

The second photo shows the 2 copper lines , the control cable and the drain hose , sticking out the exterior wall .

The black drain hose is automotive heater hose I had left from another project . I think it is 5/8" ID .

The last photo is showing 6 " flag stones " , 12" x 12" x 3" and a sack of sand . The intent is to pull the flagstones , level the ground with the sand and replace the flag stones .

I plan to put the condenser unit in the flag stones , screwed to 4" x 4" pressure treated wooden runners .

I have not run the AC power , yet .

More to follow .

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Looks good so far.
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Looks good, cant wait to see more. I bet that'll be a nice addition for summer once done. I've been thinking about doing something similar. I just use a window shaker in summer when it gets real hot. Its noisy though, and installing it and uninstalling it is a pain.
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Old 04-22-15, 09:59 AM   #4
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Looks good, cant wait to see more. I bet that'll be a nice addition for summer once done. I've been thinking about doing something similar. I just use a window shaker in summer when it gets real hot. Its noisy though, and installing it and uninstalling it is a pain.

We have been using a window shaker in the bedroom several years . As you say , they are noisy .

The MS we installed 2 seasons ago in the living room / dining room is QUITE ! :-)

Hoping this one will be just as quite .

Here are a few photos of the first one ;

MiniSplitCondensor07-08-2013_zpsa38b4412.jpg Photo by WyrTwister | Photobucket

MiniSplitCondensor07-04-2013_zpsf9e505bb.jpg Photo by WyrTwister | Photobucket

MiniSplitCondensor07-06-2013_zpsa0beb97f.jpg Photo by WyrTwister | Photobucket

MiniSplitFanCoilUnit07-04-2013_zps6c53a51c.jpg Photo by WyrTwister | Photobucket

MiniSplitDrain107-08-2013_zps3f11e331.jpg Photo by WyrTwister | Photobucket

MiniSplitCondensor07-06-2013_zpse6aecf0f.jpg Photo by WyrTwister | Photobucket

MiniSplitCondensor07-04-2013_zps7dfe4994.jpg Photo by WyrTwister | Photobucket

MiniSplitCondensor07-08-2013_zpsaf78ed8f.jpg Photo by WyrTwister | Photobucket

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How is your install going?
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I have been working om my new electrical service . Received the green tag / inspection today . Depending on the weather , will try to get it changed over from the old meter base to the new meter base , maybe tomorrow . Then install a rain-tight loadcenter next to it , to feed re-everything .

Ideally , I would like it to dry out some before I start running refrigeration lines and setting the outdoor unit .

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