by flboy » Wed Feb 27, 2019 12:58 pm
I have been looking at those minisplits for some other applications. I was very interested to see how relatively easy they are to install these days. They come with the refrigerant lines to install, but the system is apparently slightly overcharged to compensate when the lines are filled after installation by opening the valves on either end in the evaporator and compressor/condenser sides. So a layman can install with no need for manifolds, vacuum pump, and access to refrigerant. The refrigerant lines can be installed with just a wrench. They must have a dessicant dryer somewhere inline or maybe just the air in the lines is not enough to cause any issues? Maybe they have always been that way to install and I am just figuring that out?
In any case, I have seen several recent applications in travel trailers where they put the outside unit on trailer tongue and evaporator unit just inside up near the roofline. Very clean lookin installs and highly spoken of. Also, many options in BTU selections to match the cooling needs and you can get them with some seriously high SEER ratings. Of course, you pay for that.
If I ever do another CTC build, I'd seriously take a look at those. Mainly because you get to keep the roof vent for a Maxxair fan but also for the scalability and efficiency and cutting no additional holes in the perimeter or roof.
I recently had a new heat pump installed at my house and it came the same way with the system pre-charged and sealed with valves to open up after the lines installed. 10 years ago, I don't remember that being the case?
I am very interested to see how Huddle's install experience goes also. Good stuff!
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flboy on Wed Feb 27, 2019 8:36 pm, edited 1 time in total.