If you notice the white tube that goes through the wall was flat on one side and rounded on the other. I think you put that in backwards (should have gone from the inside to the outside not the other way. Then the trim circle piece goes on the outside. That would solve the issue with being able to see the bottom of that ring on the inside of the room. Great video, very helpful and informative thank you!!
I was watching him put this together and thought the same thing I have a little bit of old and I would have had to take it back apart and do it the right way that's just me tho you have a good eye for catching it too
@@tonysmith8779 One unfortunate thing about this is that once the unit is connected and the tubes opened to the refrigerant, they don't come undone without a new issue to resolve, beyond a DIYer. Hopefully, others learn from the little mistake!
A few more tips: Wrap the tape from bottom up so water hits the trailing edge as it flows down. Excess coil should be stored flat/horizontally to avoid creating traps for the refrigerant oil, See the Note on page 27 of the Mr. Cool install guide.
Thanks for the tips! I altered a lot of my Teflon tape and also covered it with line hide, but the storing of the extra coils I'll need to go back and figure out. That is the one part that was a bit of a challenge to make look good. By the way, I am now about 6 months into having two of these, and both are performing wonderfully. I even had an HVAC guy install a whole house system on the parts of my home that were vented, and he was overall impressed, although I could tell that he was quite skeptical of Mr. Cool.
Did your package comes with 16ft or 25ft pipings? I see the Costco one now has 25ft listed. Also is the wiring from the inside unit to the condenser 16ft or 25ft long?
They come with 25' lines, which was perfect for one of my runs and too long for the other, so it is just wound up like a hose by the unit. I learned that it is best to lay them horizontally, but I have not done this yet and mine continues to work great.
How well does that 12k work? I'm trying to keep a 200 square foot shed 67 degrees all year long in Florida. About as insulated as a shed can be. I'm skeptical that a 12000 cheapo can keep up. Thinking I might need a 18000 just to keep it cold.
Later this week, it is supposed to warm up here pretty hot. So far, it has worked well and I have a 400 sq. foot building with 10' walls and a usable attic. Florida is different weather, so I'd research it more, but 200 sq. ft. should be no problem. How do heat pumps work in your climate?
@@backyardadventureswithandy heat pumps are actually amazing in Florida. A good heat pump water heater dramatically will decrease electric bills. To actually heat a building, should be fantastic too.
If you notice the white tube that goes through the wall was flat on one side and rounded on the other. I think you put that in backwards (should have gone from the inside to the outside not the other way. Then the trim circle piece goes on the outside. That would solve the issue with being able to see the bottom of that ring on the inside of the room. Great video, very helpful and informative thank you!!
My wife caught that when we first put this video together, too, I think you are right...
I was watching him put this together and thought the same thing I have a little bit of old and I would have had to take it back apart and do it the right way that's just me tho you have a good eye for catching it too
Yes, every other video we watched had the long piece coming from inside to outside and the trim piece outside.
@@tonysmith8779 One unfortunate thing about this is that once the unit is connected and the tubes opened to the refrigerant, they don't come undone without a new issue to resolve, beyond a DIYer. Hopefully, others learn from the little mistake!
A few more tips:
Wrap the tape from bottom up so water hits the trailing edge as it flows down.
Excess coil should be stored flat/horizontally to avoid creating traps for the refrigerant oil, See the Note on page 27 of the Mr. Cool install guide.
Thanks for the tips! I altered a lot of my Teflon tape and also covered it with line hide, but the storing of the extra coils I'll need to go back and figure out. That is the one part that was a bit of a challenge to make look good.
By the way, I am now about 6 months into having two of these, and both are performing wonderfully. I even had an HVAC guy install a whole house system on the parts of my home that were vented, and he was overall impressed, although I could tell that he was quite skeptical of Mr. Cool.
Did your package comes with 16ft or 25ft pipings? I see the Costco one now has 25ft listed. Also is the wiring from the inside unit to the condenser 16ft or 25ft long?
They come with 25' lines, which was perfect for one of my runs and too long for the other, so it is just wound up like a hose by the unit. I learned that it is best to lay them horizontally, but I have not done this yet and mine continues to work great.
NM Romex wiring is not allowed in a conduit or raceway outside. Just FYI. Would not pass an inspection
Thanks for sharing and I will double check on this, but my understanding is that this was allowed under my code. I'll check soon...
How well does that 12k work? I'm trying to keep a 200 square foot shed 67 degrees all year long in Florida. About as insulated as a shed can be. I'm skeptical that a 12000 cheapo can keep up. Thinking I might need a 18000 just to keep it cold.
Later this week, it is supposed to warm up here pretty hot. So far, it has worked well and I have a 400 sq. foot building with 10' walls and a usable attic. Florida is different weather, so I'd research it more, but 200 sq. ft. should be no problem. How do heat pumps work in your climate?
@@backyardadventureswithandy heat pumps are actually amazing in Florida. A good heat pump water heater dramatically will decrease electric bills. To actually heat a building, should be fantastic too.
@@zeal514 Nice. I think you all need the A/C much more than I do, but we use the heat part more over the year. It's a novel invention!