How did you handle the the line set evacuation and charging?I installed a Mr Cool 24K BTU mini-split heat pump the last few days...........
By placing the outdoor unit back behind the stairs, it's almost completely hidden when driving down the driveway. It also allowed me to avoid the coiled up line sets typical with Mr Cool installs.
Honestly, I don't think another one would be needed. So far the mini-split has been able to maintain a steady temperature throughout our entire 1456 sq/ft house. If that keeps up during the winter it will be a major energy savings over our electric wall heaters.
Our bedroom is furthest away from the mini-split and runs a degree or two cooler, but I generally prefer cooler temps for sleeping anyway.
It took me about three days to complete the install, mostly because I'm picky about the little details. I had to modify our back stairs in order to run the line set behind them, that took the better part of an afternoon. I also caulked all the gaps and seams in the line set covers. They really didn't fit together very well, with lots of places for bugs and water to get in. It also took me an afternoon to install a new breaker and run a cable in the crawlspace to the new disconnect box. Thankfully I installed several runs of conduit from the breaker panel to the crawlspace when we built the house, so that section was easy.
It will be interesting to see how this unit performs over the winter. Hopefully it will last for many years.
This started Thursday. Our son and DIL were expecting their 2nd son, due date Sept 17th, with a C-section scheduled for Sept 12th. DIL started intermittent light labor on Thursday and they went to the hospital Friday but she wasn't making progress so they sent them home. We had our grandson, 2yrs 9 mo old, with us while they handle all this.
Then late Friday night we got the call, labor has intensified and they are headed to the hospital again. We are just 5 minutes away so I went over there for the night to be with our grandson. I tried to get some sleep but they were texting with updates and who can sleep through such excitement! When our grandson got up I told him that mommy and daddy went to the hospital so the doctors could help his baby brother come out. Also, that he's coming over to our house ALL DAY! Oh boy, he loves being at our house so this was great fun for him.
DIL's labor progressed well and she didn't need the C-section at all. Baby was born Saturday morning at 11:38 am, 5lb, 8oz. A few weeks early and a little small but very healthy! Between texting and FaceTime we had plenty of updates, pictures and tears!
I got asked to pick up some preemie diapers and onesies, etc since they don't have any stuff small enough for him from his brother. I had too much fun shopping and I know I overbought but I was just walking on clouds with the biggest smile on my face!
I was able to visit them in the hospital yesterday. He's a lovely little bundle, there's nothing like a newborn baby in your arms. They expect to come home later today. His name is Luka.
When I installed mine I bought a vacuum pump and manifold gauge/set. It was very straight forward to evacuate the lines.How did you handle the the line set evacuation and charging?
How did you handle the the line set evacuation and charging?
Wow, that is awesome! A real game changer for the DIY types.The Mr Cool line sets come precharged with refrigerant, so there's no need to vacuum the lines or add refrigerant. They have special adapters on each end of the lines that only allow flow when they are fully tightened down. I just bolted up the connections, and checked for leaks multiple times during testing. No leaks, and runs great.
It looks like you managed to use up the entire line set length by that placement of the compressor.
A unit of 24,000-BTU/hr is 2 tons. For a small house, that may be plenty, except that you may need better air circulation to move air throughout the place. This depends on how hot or cold it is outside.
Weight workout, trail bike ride, took DW to the mall, stopped by the hardwood store and picked up a bunch of cherry, BTD on a $100 lunch for 2, and went to REI where I bought nothing.
Perhaps your biggest accomplishment was that final one. I have great difficulty purchasing nothing at REI
Wow- sorry to hear this. Wishing you a happier future.Spent my 60th bday packing and cleaning the house in prep of selling. My 31 year marriage is ending and I’m moving out on Saturday.
The silver lining is that we’re both ok financially since I found this site 11 years ago.
Spent my 60th bday packing and cleaning the house in prep of selling. My 31 year marriage is ending and I’m moving out on Saturday.
The silver lining is that we’re both ok financially since I found this site 11 years ago.
Sorry to hear that. Hope for better days ahead.Spent my 60th bday packing and cleaning the house in prep of selling. My 31 year marriage is ending and I’m moving out on Saturday.
The silver lining is that we’re both ok financially since I found this site 11 years ago.
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This morning at ROMEO coffee meetup, he mentions (sheepishly) that he drove the car through a self-service drive through car wash and forgot to turn off the radio......the big, moving brush in the car wash broke off the antenna mast..:facepalm