Best Mini-Split AC Question

[Guest 18340]

All mini's usually have a cut-out on each side and one at the bottom.
As you can see from the pic, I used the bottom one.

 

[Guest 18340]

Thanks Buddy! Im thinking of having everything setup and installed , except the vacumn. Then im having a 420 friendly hvac guy pull the vac. Does this sound doable?

Totally doable, thats how I did my very first install.
Since you're having a tech to the vacuuming then I would just let him tighten down the flare connections as well. He'll either use torque wrenches or at least have a feel for it from experience.

 

[farmhouse cat]

Totally doable, thats how I did my very first install.
Since you're having a tech to the vacuuming then I would just let him tighten down the flare connections as well. He'll either use torque wrenches or at least have a feel for it from experience.

Thanks for the pics..

Does the indoor unit require torqueing? I was hoping to keep him on the outside? Also that grey wire is that a power cord for the indoor unit?

 

[Guest 18340]

Yes, the indoor flares require torquing as well. You could maybe borrow a torque wrench from someone OR go by feel. I did mine without the wrench and have never had a leak,,,
Yes, the grey wire is the power cord for the indoor unit.

 

[Phillthy]

got a mitsubishi and never looked back. rock solid. you can grab a pump and gauges from ebay for less than $300 and vac it yourself if you want to be uber safe.

 

[BigForest]

Does anyone know how good the ymgi units run compared to the mitsubihi's

 

[Guest 18340]

Does anyone know how good the ymgi units run compared to the mitsubihi's

Theirs no comparison.
YMGI is nothing but a cheap "white label" unit bought from here http://www.alibaba.com/catalogs/--601------------6-4986
Off topic but 99% of the digital ballasts sold also come from there...

 

[ekomsi]

I have a 36,000btu mini split YMGI brand it works great and the outdoor conpressor is super quiet

 

[Guest 18340]

I have a 36,000btu mini split YMGI brand it works great and the outdoor conpressor is super quiet

YMGI warranty = 5 years compressor, 1 year parts.
Mitsubishi warranty = 7 years compressor, 5 year parts.
It's always the "parts" that break down because all those cheap no name brand units have name brand compressors. Good luck finding parts for it, they don't exist...

 

[ekomsi]

true that 1 yr parts bullshit but, the manufacturer is based in N.C. I think, cause when I called the number on the installation manual it was a USA number and I talked to all americans, english speaking tech lol isnt that rare now adays lol if I need something Im gonna call them agian they helped me and my hvac guy out.

I sure wish I had a mitsubishi warranty, either way lets hope noone has to use a warranty in the middle of summer!!!

 

[whodare]

Just bought this bad boy, http://www.friedrich.com/products/residential/window/breeze

It is a DIY install, with pre-charged line set, and a quick connect. The line set and wires all come with it. I picked up the 24k btu for 2k$ to my door. Not as cheap as the Mitsubishi out-right but when you price in installation it is.


Anyway when it comes this week I'll update on the install.

The other thing about this company is I believe they have operations ie call centers in the us and replacement parts are available through hvac and industrial supply store who have chains all over.

 

[mg75]

the IDEAL AIR mini-split AC works. get the largest you can afford. get the ones with the heat pump!
i own a 12000btu with 2 non-air-cooled 1000w in blockbuster hoods, dehumidifier, and propane co2 in a sealed room with 95 degrees outside. keeps the room at 77 and the canopy at 81.

 

[watts]

i think mitsubishi, LG, sanyo, and friedrich are the best minisplits..

 

[Phillthy]

friedrich is a good unit. had one myself. never let me down.

 

[BigForest]

Anybody rock the dual units?

 

[Guest 18340]

whodare, that's a great find!!! rep++++

 

[yerboyblue]

Where did you guys purchase your mini-split systems? I have looked at go-ductless but am unsure due to some reviews.

 

[FlowerFarmer]

Not installed yet..

I got a Slim from GoDuctless... no problems.. didnt ship right away (week delay) for some reason, but I did receive it fully intact and packaged well.

They were out of the proper sized line set required so I ordered it from another website.


Here is to hoping my pre-flares seal good with no leaks..

 

[yerboyblue]

Not installed yet..

I got a Slim from GoDuctless... no problems.. didnt ship right away (week delay) for some reason, but I did receive it fully intact and packaged well.

They were out of the proper sized line set required so I ordered it from another website.


Here is to hoping my pre-flares seal good with no leaks..

Good to know Go-Ductless works. Most complaints seemed to be because stuff was backordered when the website said 1-2 days it ships. I guess I should call ahead of ordering to make sure they are definitely in stock and not on backorder. Sooner the better.

I also called my hydro store and said they can get the Idealaires from Sunlight Supply in like 2 days. They are also going to call their supplier for other a/cs to check on availability and quotes for fujitsu and mitsu.

 

[yerboyblue]

the IDEAL AIR mini-split AC works. get the largest you can afford. get the ones with the heat pump!
i own a 12000btu with 2 non-air-cooled 1000w in blockbuster hoods, dehumidifier, and propane co2 in a sealed room with 95 degrees outside. keeps the room at 77 and the canopy at 81.

Thanks for this info, how long have you had your Ideal Air?