New Mini Split Install

WyrTwister · 04-21-15, 04:48 PM

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 .

God bless
Wyr

04-21-15, 04:48 PM	#1
WyrTwister Master EcoRenovator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: USA Posts: 543 Thanks: 6 Thanked 44 Times in 38 Posts	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 . God bless Wyr Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Daox; 04-22-15 at 08:59 AM..