A $600 Ductless 110v Mini Split?!

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The DIY HVAC Guy

The DIY HVAC Guy

9 місяців тому

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@angelwings197
@angelwings197 8 місяців тому
Finally got it up and running. The only delays we had was because we realized we needed some extra parts (I’ll list that below) ukposts.infoUgkxihMYiJNXcHdbH-7ihymsLz61l7jVyb5O . So we have a loft where our current hvac just couldn’t seem to keep cool during the summer. We have been using a window unit since we bought this house over 6 years ago (all the houses in this neighborhood were built in the 80’s and majority of the houses built like ours use a window unit). I hate window units because they are just so noisy and the one we had really only cools one side of the loft. I had contemplated upgrading our current HVAC, but with all the rising prices these days, it would take years before saving up enough to do that. With the advice of my father-in-law (used to run an HVAC business), he recommended we get an inverter instead. We thought we bought everything we needed, but there were just a few other parts we didn’t anticipate needing (which is what caused most of our delay). My friend and father-in-law did all the work to get it installed and running and now we have nice cool air circulating nicely throughout the entire loft. It is very quiet and even the outside unit is much quieter than our main HVAC unit. Saved ourselves thousands getting this.
@ryanthibeaux
@ryanthibeaux 3 місяці тому
Just finance a good system they have 0% for 5 years
@Bass.Player
@Bass.Player 9 місяців тому
Very nice install most installers would never go to this much trouble to do an install, I love these mini-splits. I put a Mr Cool 18K in 7 months ago and I wish the conduit cover was made like this one, so much easier to work with. The electrical cover was the only thing I thought was wonky at the time I installed it.
@yorotirb3941
@yorotirb3941 9 місяців тому
Man! Youse do great van builds. Learn so much from them. Thanks for sharing them with us.
@markteel8346
@markteel8346 8 місяців тому
I can tell you take pride in your work. Looks great
@jeffhartman7545
@jeffhartman7545 8 місяців тому
I just installed a 4 zone 36k BTU Della 220V on my cabin. The install was super easy. I ran one line set inside an interior drywalled wall and that was a tad difficult by myself but it worked out... The only thing I overlooked was to install the drain line under the refrigerant lines... I was worried that I might have water backup and overflow the interior pan but it was fine and drains without leaking. I'm super impressed with the Della unit!
@kcg795
@kcg795 9 місяців тому
I got the 220 volt version and it's been awesome so far.
@spazzman90
@spazzman90 9 місяців тому
I bought and installed one of these about a month ago, and immediately bought and installed a second one. You didn't mention it, but the wifi programming options and controls are outstanding. Way more features and capabilities than I could have even imagined.
@thomaswayneward
@thomaswayneward 9 місяців тому
You will be sorry later. How can you recommend something you have owned for a month or two. The ones you installed might last five years, at best.
@spazzman90
@spazzman90 9 місяців тому
How could I possible be sorry? For what these cost and difficulty of installation, not to mention the great performance, 2 years would still be a win. 5 years would be a grand slam. Otherwise I don't see massive amounts of failures of these units, other than less than stellar installations.@@thomaswayneward
@Etacovda63
@Etacovda63 9 місяців тому
Mines been running since 2013, I've literally cleaned the outdoor unit once. Let me guess, you're in the trade and worried about everyone finding out that standard AC is shithouse, lmao@@thomaswayneward
@aaronsmith5553
@aaronsmith5553 9 місяців тому
@@spazzman90I have installed at least 15 of the even cheaper ones from eBay over the past couple of years and all are still working great. I have 3 of them installed in my own house and the features are getting better every time I order a couple of them. And yes five years is definitely a win. Eat a d&$k previous poster 😂
@JulStar13
@JulStar13 8 місяців тому
@@spazzman90he’s sorry because ppl have the information they need to install these mini splits themselves or have them installed. We had a guy come out 2 years ago bc it kept tripping the breaker. He tried to quote us $20k for a new ac unit only, for a 3 bedroom one level condo. I told him to get out…Nothing was actually wrong, it just needed some service that my husband did himself. Here we are, another hot summer almost over and she’s still going strong. If we do decide to replace it before we move, it’ll be a mini split. Installed by a professional bc the hoa is VERY anti DIY, of course. They’re so ridiculous and nosy they want to know if you paint your own interior walls. Hence the reason we can’t wait to sell it.
@user-nj1gr8oi9e
@user-nj1gr8oi9e 4 місяці тому
Nice job with your explanation. I have one of these units in my new sunroom and I absolutely love it!
@WillProwse
@WillProwse 9 місяців тому
That della unit is the same as the pioneer. But for cheaper. I love mine. It cranks cold air 247
@diyhvacguy
@diyhvacguy 9 місяців тому
Yesir, they’re both made by the same mother company. Midea
@kevin9c1
@kevin9c1 9 місяців тому
@@diyhvacguy Interesting. I expected to see some familiar Midea stuff but it all looks basically like they took the cost out of EVERYTHING. If the internals are basically the same then that's a win at the bottom of the market.
@stiffmeister0hYeah
@stiffmeister0hYeah 8 місяців тому
why such large pricing differences? Simply because Pioneer has their name out and is known for efficiency? I'm completely off grid in Cabo with four 48v EVE280 battery banks. I did an unheard of thing with Mexican construction, I insulated the walls and roof as good as possible (6-18" EPS). Windows suck because I went with 12mm safety glass due to hurricanes. All I can think of is swapping out higher SEER mini-splits. Next house, I will haul proper windows down from California since my buddy works for Sierra Pacific.
@kevin9c1
@kevin9c1 8 місяців тому
@@stiffmeister0hYeah Mr Cool is pretty expensive these days. Their kit is nice for DIY and they do have the warranty. Still it sucks to pay like twice the cost for probably pretty much the same system. Although for my first system (18k gen 3 single zone) I guess the extra cost paid for itself when I needed a new condenser. And I got a gen 4 upgrade out of it, too.
@Mikael5732
@Mikael5732 9 місяців тому
Beautiful install.
@mannyramirez2307
@mannyramirez2307 8 місяців тому
Love the whole walkthrough of this video.
@dutchmenmodsandrepairs1427
@dutchmenmodsandrepairs1427 9 місяців тому
Great work as usual man!
@JolaChris
@JolaChris 8 місяців тому
Excellent job guys!!! You ROCK!!!
@acefr8816
@acefr8816 9 місяців тому
Overall I like your installation. 3 comment: 1. I would not run the lineset inside the drywall. If there is water leaking for whatever reason, it won't leak inside the wall and goes unnoticed until it is too late. I would put the lineset to the outside and cover it with lineset cover. 2. I would check the leak at the connection points after releasing the refrigerant before I tape it up. The pressure in the lineset will be much higher when running in heat mode and will show any subtle leak. Holding the vacuum does not guarantee no slow leak. 3. Minimum lineset length is about 10 ft from the MFR. Does it really make a difference if shorter? I am not sure. Maybe just less efficient.
@sus8e462
@sus8e462 8 місяців тому
I'm just a DIYer, but your points make sense--especially #1. I thought how easy it was to run those lines up inside the wall cavity when there's no insulation 😂 but when you have it, running lines outside avoids a lot of issues!
@markjackson6829
@markjackson6829 7 місяців тому
The reason for minimum length lineset is it acts as an accumulator, which acts tike a shock absorber and help in gas / liquid phase separation, having this properly done helps with the longevity of the unit and minimum warranty issues with many units?
@steveonthebeach2339
@steveonthebeach2339 9 місяців тому
Very thorough instructions, thank you. I can do this 💪
@robertm.3445
@robertm.3445 9 місяців тому
Super clean install. Nice job
@nyleluke
@nyleluke 8 місяців тому
love my Della, installed in my Garage, in LV, so nice, was unbearably hot before, perfect now
@kbwildin11
@kbwildin11 6 місяців тому
Easy install versus tosot?
@daveyt4802
@daveyt4802 9 місяців тому
Like those drywall anchors!
@user-sb1ke4ku7g
@user-sb1ke4ku7g 7 місяців тому
I can tell you take pride in your work. Looks great. I can tell you take pride in your work. Looks great.
@webluke
@webluke 9 місяців тому
I installed a 9,000 btu Cooper & Hunter in my office two summers ago. I now have a different Della 12,000 btu unit than this to install in my bedroom. The listing in the description is for a 230v, the 115v unit I ordered is $100 more. And the C&H unit is now around $850. Not too hard for someone handy to install and the cooling in the summer is great, and heating in the winter is great. Hoping to get all the rooms in my house with mini split systems and my solar panels installed (there on a pallet in my shop right now, haha), then my propane bill will be cut a lot in the winter.
@BradMillsXRP
@BradMillsXRP 8 місяців тому
You put copper behind a wall and it will rot your wall out with moisture dripping inside the wall. That copper the electrical and the drain go straight outside from the evaporator so there’s only 4 inches of copper in between the walls. The rest of the copper stays outside you should make straight runs and cut its links to fit correctly. Which means you’ll need to pull a vacuum after you weld your copper up.
@nguyen925
@nguyen925 8 місяців тому
Sick! Love it and the explanation was understandable
@giantkillin8278
@giantkillin8278 9 місяців тому
always wanted to see you do a 110 mini spilit.! just perfect.! thank you!
@giantkillin8278
@giantkillin8278 9 місяців тому
@@Kevin-mp5of saw it.. I still call it 110.
@giantkillin8278
@giantkillin8278 9 місяців тому
@@Kevin-mp5of if you say so! I call it whatever I feel like.
@rcjaelectronicstechoncall1252
@rcjaelectronicstechoncall1252 9 місяців тому
Its looks like AUX brand here in the Philippines. The remote is similar. But ours has big smiley icon in the middle and doesnt have led backlighting on lcd screen.😊 pretty good job!❤
@vzp5138
@vzp5138 9 місяців тому
Great video, clean installation. Could please provide the link to buy the power flaring tool ? Thanks
@dus10dnd
@dus10dnd 9 місяців тому
What I heard the best option for coiling up extra line set is to do it horizontally. Since their should be a J bend, you could just make the outdoor J bend near the condenser connection and coil up any additional underneath the condenser, especially since you have it on the mounting bracket. It would be nice and out of the way. Also, I really like those in ceiling cassettes. I might do something like that for my garage to keep it below 80F in the summer and over 40F in the winter. I have two electric cars and it would be nice to reduce the extremes that they deal with more often.
@uhjyuff2095
@uhjyuff2095 9 місяців тому
and look weird too. Clean install to avoid call backs.
@dus10dnd
@dus10dnd 9 місяців тому
@@uhjyuff2095 Non-sense... you wouldn't even see it unless you're trying to bend underneat the unit.
@user-ln7of9gs4s
@user-ln7of9gs4s 9 місяців тому
Jbend? Where is the requirement for that?
@user-xc2xq2vy9w
@user-xc2xq2vy9w 9 місяців тому
Hi Dave really appreciate your videos. Would you consider making a how to guide on replacing a rusted air handler secondary drain pan? Thanks again for your channel.
@arlendavis
@arlendavis 9 місяців тому
I installed a 220V Della 12,000 BTU unit about two months ago. I agree, it was easy, it only took me about 8hrs to install. It took the place of a wall mounted window unit similar to what you did. I also used the existing 220V that powered the existing unit.
@diyhvacguy
@diyhvacguy 9 місяців тому
Awesome
@shaystern2453
@shaystern2453 9 місяців тому
sounds about right
@markkidd1282
@markkidd1282 4 місяці тому
i too am in the process of installing the 12000 btu 220 v unit just curious what you used for an outside disconnect as the smallest unit i have found is a 30 amp and this particular unit draws much less than that i also found the instruction manual from della to be terrible this video answered so many questions thanks so much
@arlendavis
@arlendavis 3 місяці тому
@@markkidd1282 It doesn't matter how much current the disconnect can handle as long as it is more than the AC can draw. I used a 60 amp unit.
@danemmerich6775
@danemmerich6775 8 місяців тому
Great video!! What are your recommendations for a heat and AC unit? I need one for an Overland Camper. I appreciate your expertise.
@benkanobe7500
@benkanobe7500 9 місяців тому
Nice Work!
@rogerhodges7656
@rogerhodges7656 9 місяців тому
At 1:35 you have an electrical box that you removed and it looks like it will be buried in the wall. This is a code violation unless the box is accessible.
@shaystern2453
@shaystern2453 9 місяців тому
true, also what if that connection opens up there?
@user-ln7of9gs4s
@user-ln7of9gs4s 9 місяців тому
Yes and no. The wiring goes into the box, and then into the cabling. I don’t think it’s a splice…or is it direct to the disconnect?
@zunar_j5_933
@zunar_j5_933 9 місяців тому
I'd like a 2nd opinion on this as well, as I don't think it's considered a junction box, but a splice.
@user-ln7of9gs4s
@user-ln7of9gs4s 9 місяців тому
@@Kevin-mp5of we need to find out if he the cable went all the way to the disconnect, or if it’s spliced in the disconnect. I love his hvac skills, but wish he could do better on the electric side.
@tonyhddodge4282
@tonyhddodge4282 9 місяців тому
Not only that he does not have the proper clearance for the disconnect on the exterior.
@RapidRepair
@RapidRepair 9 місяців тому
Nice work 👍🏼👍🏼
@kimballwhite787
@kimballwhite787 9 місяців тому
Super great install, Dave! No evidence of the old wall unit.
@natersalad889
@natersalad889 9 місяців тому
I agree with some other comments about running a drain down to the ground, but gotta make it look good. Maybe small pvc over to the inside corner of the wall and then straight down the corner, painted to match the siding obviously, which would make it basically invisible.
@keith2498
@keith2498 9 місяців тому
Knock on the door and offer to fix that kink. Nice way to get new customer and get suggested to be the installer of choice for that community.
@shaystern2453
@shaystern2453 9 місяців тому
I would just replace the whole line
@mxslick50
@mxslick50 8 місяців тому
Great job, and looks like a nice unit. One big mistake (and major NEC Code Violation) was that metal box for the 120v buried in the wall. Huge no-no. You should have relocated the disconnect so you could simply have run the existing power cable directly into it, or installed a blank cover on the existing former outlet box inside. Buried boxes have caused fires in the past, if a splice inside fails.
@diyhvacguy
@diyhvacguy 8 місяців тому
I could always mount that so that it’s accessible via the cover.
@jrock865
@jrock865 8 місяців тому
@@diyhvacguy did you end up pulling it out flush with the wall or...left it...
@pablobon5957
@pablobon5957 5 місяців тому
Thx so so much for your video! First time trying to do this :)
@user-wi2ei2rz8g
@user-wi2ei2rz8g 9 місяців тому
Quick Question: why didn’t you center the unit on the wall or window? Does it matter or would the centering simply be for aesthetic? Thank you!!
@kathystotts5610
@kathystotts5610 8 місяців тому
very nice im going to get this one
@stevenpitts376
@stevenpitts376 7 місяців тому
I just installed the same system. All these videos show taping up all of the copper lines during the install. I didn't wrap anything until I pressure tested the lines then spray all the brass connections with soapy water from a spray bottle to check for leaks. If you wrap everything you can't check for leaks and all of your freon will leak out costing you money to hire someone plus replacing all the freon
@billsmith9249
@billsmith9249 9 місяців тому
was there no insulation to begin with in that outside wall? Was that in a climate that would require it? Just curious. I didn't see any vapor barrier or insulation.
@Mikael5732
@Mikael5732 9 місяців тому
Great flaring tool!
@Chimonger1
@Chimonger1 9 місяців тому
Della looks really fairly easy to install. Love how he really took care to hide the linesets & wiring-unlike contractors in our area doing slap-together quickies, taking unsightly shortcuts! Does Della void the warranty if homeowner DIYs it? Is Della coming out with significantly better energy efficiency units soon (because these are currently, it appears, fairly low-efficiency)??
@johndariano2979
@johndariano2979 8 місяців тому
Della warranties DIY units but extends the warranty to 5 years if installed by a licensed qualified pro.
@JoeR203
@JoeR203 9 місяців тому
I wish my condo assoc would allow us to get these. I'd love to get rid of the stupid thru-the-wall AC units and block out the road noise from outside.
@dga5396
@dga5396 9 місяців тому
You show good products what about the anchors you demonstrated in the drywall. Do you have a link to them? Thanks
@diyhvacguy
@diyhvacguy 9 місяців тому
I’ll make sure and add these to the description 👍🏼 amzn.to/3DJ47tJ
@btfofffice
@btfofffice 6 місяців тому
Thank you for the instructional video. What if you need to locate the outside compressor fan unit horizontally to the hole through the wall? What considerations and limits are there in locating the compressor? I assume you need to maintain a slope in the piping to ensure gravity feed. How high off the ground is best, I have a brick wall that opens to the courtyard garden where I would like to locate the Condensing Unit. How far from the Internal unit can you locate the compressor. Condensing unit? Pros and cons of location. The other side of the brick wall where I want to install the unit is the garbage storage location.
@alishatruman
@alishatruman 7 місяців тому
What R410A Adapter 5/16" SAE Female to 1/4" is on the end of your true blue hose with the blue screw thingy? :) thanks
@mrbigg7255
@mrbigg7255 9 місяців тому
Great video.
@rajenwilliams
@rajenwilliams 9 місяців тому
very nice installation and unit(s)
@daveyboy8907
@daveyboy8907 9 місяців тому
I use the liquid tite pipe on the communication lines also.. Mine is 220 though..Helps with uv and also critters and accidents..Cheap insurance.
@stich1960
@stich1960 9 місяців тому
Seems like a better deal than the tosot i just bought 😂. Do not burry electrical in walls. If you are illeagly doing electrical whatever just do it safely, leaving the box and putting a plate over it would have been correct.
@Grumpy244
@Grumpy244 9 місяців тому
Doing your own electrical is not illegal if you do it to code.
@stich1960
@stich1960 9 місяців тому
@@Grumpy244 most places it is illegal without a license unless you're doing it to your own house really seemed like this was not his house. I mean there are a few places where you can do whatever you want but that is definitely not the majority of the country.
@stich1960
@stich1960 9 місяців тому
@@Channel-gz9hm Hvac guys can not do electrical here maybe they can where you are but I doubt it if he buried electrical access
@jfbeam
@jfbeam 9 місяців тому
@@Kevin-mp5of I don't know where this was done, so I can't say speak to "code"... junction boxes are allowed by NEC, but they do have to be accessible. (i.e. exposed, behind a _removable_ panel, etc.) The fact they used MC suggests they don't do a lot of residential. (this is the first time I've _ever_ seen MC in a residence - even on YT!) (The golden rule: if it's not going to be inspected, no codes apply.)
@jimsummers487
@jimsummers487 8 місяців тому
Don’t forget ….. to set a fire extinguisher next to this fire code violation
@djSmokeShow
@djSmokeShow 8 місяців тому
This is one of the most thorough mini split install videos I've seen on UKposts. My question is what do you do if the system leaks at say the flare fitting and you need to repair and then add refrigerant? I cannot find R32 for sale anywhere in the US.
@coolramone
@coolramone 8 місяців тому
I have that same question. If you can’t get R32 from your supplier, then maybe use R410A (which is half R32).
@djSmokeShow
@djSmokeShow 8 місяців тому
@@coolramone I wish I knew; I can't get an answer on this anywhere.
@ScoutCrafter
@ScoutCrafter 2 місяці тому
Awesome installation! 😃👍
@nickssk8vidz
@nickssk8vidz 8 місяців тому
I didn’t pull my schrader valve out when i pulled vacuum. I released the refrigerant and it works though.
@paulutd69
@paulutd69 9 місяців тому
Man I really need one or two of these in southern Nevada. It's like 120° for all of July.
@shaystern2453
@shaystern2453 9 місяців тому
nevada, hot in August? who knew?
@paulutd69
@paulutd69 9 місяців тому
@@shaystern2453 August not S0O hot!!!!!!!!!!!! It puking July that was RECORD HEAT!!!!! LIKE 17 days above 110° and put Colorado River Valley at over 117° for the same duration. This is going to be the new normal. August brings the Monsoon season so temps back off and we then get dangerous flash flood conditions. Not to mention the real danger of lightning that can take lives and spark wildfires. You seem to be poking fun at the weather in the southwest but it's a real threat to people that live there. It's something that will spread to other parts of the U.S. and the world. So wherever you are at "It's Coming For You Too".
@johnbrzenksforearm8295
@johnbrzenksforearm8295 9 місяців тому
Nice install. Those head units don't weigh hardly anything so even just basic plastic anchors would hold it just fine. I use plastic screw in anchors made for sheetrock. They hold 75+ pounds per anchor. I have used them for years with no issues.
@Drebin2293
@Drebin2293 9 місяців тому
I'd be more worried about the vibrations from the blower and the coils on such a thin anchor over time. I would've probably used a mounting board, Maybe as thin as a 1" oak board. I'd be interested to know if they hold up past a couple of years.
@leestokes6761
@leestokes6761 9 місяців тому
My wife and I replaced our furnace adding center air at the same time in our American Fork home. Best investment we’ve made in our late 1940s home. A previous homeowner sliced off a corner of the garage and turned into insulated space. It has a 240v baseboard heater as there’s no way to connect a duct from the central system. I’ve been considering a DIY mini-split ac installation. Is the fancy core removal tool and valve kit essential? A previous commenter suggested renting an automobile vacuum extraction setup. Is that adequate? Is there a way Joe blow handyman homeowner could evacuate the lines w/o the vacuum pump?
@blh3741
@blh3741 9 місяців тому
you need a 2 stage pump and guages(preferably a micron guage) to get a deep vacuum in the lines. The deep vacuum will remove moisture by breaking it up into hydrogen and oxygen(kinda=sorta)and remove those gasses. air and moisture wreck havoc on the refrigerant/oils. The core removal tool(preferably two- one 5/16" and one 1/4")) is an absolute necessary step($35-$50). Look at acservicetechchannel videos for more comprehensive details on these minisplits and regular HVAC. His books are great, too! He recently release an Minisplit book
@vtecmissle
@vtecmissle 8 місяців тому
vevor or amazon has a vacuum for 140 or so, there is also a line spray that can be used instead of vacuum
@Erickscomp
@Erickscomp 9 місяців тому
Della has the QC series that is using R32. Can I use the same vacuum as for the R-410a.
@anhthuong3177
@anhthuong3177 2 місяці тому
You should consider doing a video on how to upgrade to a larger mini-split system (how do you get the refridgerant back to the compressor before you disconnect the line). It seems no one has done that on UKposts. Everyone does a new install. Thank you for all the videos.
@victormartinez-pq7yj
@victormartinez-pq7yj 9 місяців тому
Amazon says the unit comes pre-charged. Was yours that way, and if it was why did you drain it and re-do it?
@jordynswildadventures7707
@jordynswildadventures7707 8 місяців тому
I am just curious, as a "DIY" kit, pre-charged and everything. I see you put a vacuum on the line before opening the refrigerant lines. As a DIY'er I do not have a vacuum for A/C lines. Is this a must before opening the lines are was that just a extra precaution you took because you are able?
@UQRXD
@UQRXD 8 місяців тому
The cover for the outside power connection on unit does not look rain tight. I would run the drain away from house. R32 is moderately more flammable than R410A however.
@TheJakeRobinson
@TheJakeRobinson 9 місяців тому
Can you comment on the labor costs for installing this for the grand total? Great video
@daveyt4802
@daveyt4802 9 місяців тому
Install has to be at least the cost of the unit.
@willdorten6867
@willdorten6867 8 місяців тому
Damn, if I could learn how to do this... Which I likely will... as i've worked with and seen hvac repairs, recharge, etc so i'm not entirely in the dark, i think i could maybe help some folks out around here. It's hot done here in the south, and i'm around poor folks. I bet they'd love an efficient, small to large room a/c and heat alternative to their window units. Either way, i want one for my current home, and I know I can do it. I loved the way you did this. I saw it down slightly different in another video and I'm sure that his system did wonderful, but it felt like you took extra precautions. I like that. Thanks for making this video.
@user-ln7of9gs4s
@user-ln7of9gs4s 9 місяців тому
Pretrip from a non pro: for a cleaner install, I mount the disconnect to the bracket. I drill holes and use bolts and nuts to secure it. It’s possible to pull the power wire through the same hole too. Less clutter on the wall.
@lotharvonrichthofen4474
@lotharvonrichthofen4474 8 місяців тому
What’s the name of the anchors you showed toward the beginning of the video?
@drummerdem50
@drummerdem50 8 місяців тому
very nice work..
@punkrockford
@punkrockford 9 місяців тому
Love the install, only problem is you bud that box behind the wall. I don’t think that allowed by code. Needs to be accessible?
@CatholicBoy1957
@CatholicBoy1957 8 місяців тому
There was an outlet there for the lamp and the old air conditioner. Why not just run the power into that box and leave the outlet there for the lamp? Now you have to remove the lamp. .
@jerrylockhart3069
@jerrylockhart3069 9 місяців тому
How did you get access to the neighbors? It’s not just tres passing.😅
@vinhle7246
@vinhle7246 8 місяців тому
how I can buy the vacuum hoses and the modle of the NAVAC FLARE TOOL? THANKS
@Serge0329
@Serge0329 4 місяці тому
Nice Video, thank you! Which unit you liked better? This Della or Cooper & Hunter from one of your previous videos?
@bretthibbs6083
@bretthibbs6083 9 місяців тому
My brother and I installed a mr cool one at his cabin in about 3 hours and it was really easy the hardest part was trying to get everything lined up with the old hole that was there from the old unit after that we had it running within the 3 hours. Both of us had never done this before either.
@shaystern2453
@shaystern2453 9 місяців тому
I doubt the install time
@spazzman90
@spazzman90 9 місяців тому
Mr Cool is as easy as it gets. You get to skip a lot of steps, especially if you are swapping out an old unit.@@shaystern2453
@MagMan4x4
@MagMan4x4 9 місяців тому
@@shaystern2453 I don't not with two people doing it.
@bobblanchard5192
@bobblanchard5192 8 місяців тому
​@@shaystern2453who cares😅
@Mikael5732
@Mikael5732 9 місяців тому
I use 1/4” toggles. Vet strong
@billsmith9249
@billsmith9249 9 місяців тому
yup, 280 pounds sheer weight in 1/2" drywall!
@richrivera2259
@richrivera2259 8 місяців тому
Very well explained. He should be an instructor!!
@diyhvacguy
@diyhvacguy 8 місяців тому
🙏🏻 thank you!
@benkanobe7500
@benkanobe7500 9 місяців тому
I did not see (I couldn't find if they are there) the anchors you demonstrated in the drywall.
@shaystern2453
@shaystern2453 9 місяців тому
what he used for the frame
@garyclark5540
@garyclark5540 9 місяців тому
Does this unit require professional installation to maintain the product warranty? Does having the EPA 608 certification alone count for that requirement?
@jfbeam
@jfbeam 9 місяців тому
Nope. They're 100% designed for anybody to easily install. They cut down the pre-made lines, which requires some special equipment. If you uses everything as-is, there's no need for a vacuum pump, etc. The limited amount of air in those two lines will not hurt the system. (there's a dryer block in there to deal with that.)
@teseract
@teseract 9 місяців тому
I did a Pioneer and a C&H recently for the first time, but didn't use the core removal tools. Is the benefit of removing the valve cores just a faster evacuation or are there other benefits to using the (fairly expensive if you buy multiple) Appion tools? I did have a total overkill (and massively heavy) 12cfm vacuum pump so it went quick regardless.
@user-ln7of9gs4s
@user-ln7of9gs4s 9 місяців тому
I’d be curious too.
@jfbeam
@jfbeam 9 місяців тому
The valve does significantly restrict flow. If time matters, you'll want to remove it. i.e. DIYer's shouldn't care. (Are you paying yourself by the hour?) For professionals, those things are worth their weight in gold.
@kevin9c1
@kevin9c1 9 місяців тому
@@jfbeam Not speaking from experience but there isn't much "flow" during the vacuum process. People say it takes way longer to draw a vacuum but in theory, the largest flow across that core is at the very beginning. Once you get down to a partial vacuum there isn't much flow.
@bluecerulean
@bluecerulean 8 місяців тому
Are you ever in Orlando ? Can I hire you to do this for me! ❤ thanks for the great instruction and content
@seadeas
@seadeas Місяць тому
Really good job…, Thanks 🙏
@thefleaflop
@thefleaflop 8 місяців тому
Hi,... what is the SEER rating on the Della.. Thanks.
@Gamekid169
@Gamekid169 8 місяців тому
I'm not seeing any comments on this... but where and how do I get all those fancy tools for the refrigerant release portion? Don't have any of that stuff... better yet, how would I DIY without needing to spend a few hundred extra on specialty tools I'll prolly use once?
@floridasaltlife
@floridasaltlife 9 місяців тому
DO you or have you found access to the new gas this unit takes ???
@petersmart1999
@petersmart1999 9 місяців тому
I have done a shit ton of installs just using easy anchors! Zip them in,screw in the bracket,easy peasy!
@diyhvacguy
@diyhvacguy 9 місяців тому
Yes they’re not heavy at all. I prefer these ones though. I did a test with a bunch of drywall anchors and these held a lot more weight. Equally as easy to install. Thanks for the input
@tomwoods1725
@tomwoods1725 9 місяців тому
Would you recommend this brand over a Mr. Cool?
@Xyrium
@Xyrium Місяць тому
Nice job. The owner should have gone with a 2 unit system and replace that upstairs through wall unit. Thanks for posting this!
@diyhvacguy
@diyhvacguy 29 днів тому
The upstairs is a separate unit. It’s a little studio condo
@Brekstahkid
@Brekstahkid 9 місяців тому
Very clean install bro. 👌 thanks for sharing your knowledge.
@gordonjones1516
@gordonjones1516 8 місяців тому
Installed this same unit about a month ago. I already had an identical (12k) unit on the other side of my house and this one took me over the standard ratio of 20 btu's/sqft. It actually enabled both units to run at lower power levels and achieve super stable indoor temps. They work well heating over the winter and dropped my electric bill by over 100$/month over the summer. They seem slightly less efficient in the colder months, but I could insulate a little better. Paid for themselves in less than 6 months. It motivated me to follow through with the solar panel install.
@BradMillsXRP
@BradMillsXRP 8 місяців тому
Any uninsulated and or exposed copper inside the wall will damage your wall. The copper Hass to go straight out the hole from the inside evaporator, leaving only four or 5 inches in between your interior and exterior walls the copper line set Hass to be totally wrapped and insulated when it goes through the wall And your drain line Hass to go through the same hole so if you put your drain line on top of your copper, on its way, going out, your evaporator pan will overflow on your floor. You have to have a constant downward slope on your drain. If you don’t use an external powered drain pump.
@TheRealRenn
@TheRealRenn 5 днів тому
Karen and Pat with the HOA had to approve....
@jjjacer
@jjjacer 9 місяців тому
120v 12,000btu and only < 700$ (price went up) dang, might have to get one later for my garage, as a portable a/c unit does nothing except maybe reduce the humidity and slow the garage heating
@tinamagnuson9656
@tinamagnuson9656 9 місяців тому
How many BTU’s is this unit?
@mcarroll598
@mcarroll598 9 місяців тому
I have a question, I just installed a DIY MR COOL 12K mini split. The instructions say run it at 5 min cool lowest setting and heat at highest setting. It works great on cooling but won’t go on in heat. Would that be because it’s really hot out now and the temp inside is warm that could have something to do with it? May have to test heat at a later date when it is cooler out? Thanks.
@johndariano2979
@johndariano2979 8 місяців тому
Just a guest but could it be possible that you must wait a certain amount of time to switch from cool to heat and vice versa?
@WilliamWendland
@WilliamWendland 8 місяців тому
Was that wall not insulated?
@michaelplunkett8059
@michaelplunkett8059 8 місяців тому
Since you have extra line length. Why not install exterior unit 3 feet lower to be out of sight with railing? Also even quieter, as farther from ears.
@kenfarley957
@kenfarley957 9 місяців тому
Can you or someone here recommend a hard start kit for a 3.5 ton?
@davidpatrick1813
@davidpatrick1813 9 місяців тому
too many choices from the link... what is the watt or amp draw?
@michaelstuart154
@michaelstuart154 9 місяців тому
What size conduit jumper did you run from the shutoff to the unit?
@diyhvacguy
@diyhvacguy 9 місяців тому
1/2”
@FarmerBrown420
@FarmerBrown420 3 дні тому
How far apart was the bracket. To hang head unit inside i am about put mine in and i want make sure to make a brace while open
@famousdude1239
@famousdude1239 9 місяців тому
When does it say you can leave it "Coiled Up" in the vertical position? I would think in this coiled position could cause oil trapping issues??
@eldergeektromeo9868
@eldergeektromeo9868 6 днів тому
Nope! It does NOT!
@pablobon5957
@pablobon5957 5 місяців тому
Could anyone guide me on what breaker and what disconnect box? 110 volt unit.
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