Hey! I hope you enjoy this video. Timestamps below 👇to help you navigate the video. I hope it helps! Building Concrete Pad 01:15 Installing Air Handler (Inside Unit) 02:45 Installing Line Set & Condenser 10:18 Wiring Condenser (Outside Unit) 16:52 Installing MRCOOL Lineguard Kit 19:29 Turning ON & Starting Mini Split 21:55 Installing SMART USB AC CONTROLLER 25:56 Using MRCOOL App 26:45 Electrical Installation 29:01 Review 42:40
Good stuff, you make it look very easy! What's the heat temp blowing on the inside? I installed a geothermal several years ago and only get about 87 degrees.
@@TheExcellentLaborer I'm like you. I love concrete but I'm going to use the wall mount brackets. I'm only here part of the year. I want to be able to keep the unit away from the vegetation, without pouring a gigantic pad.
Your video is the best instructional video I have seen on UA-cam. The step-by-step instructions are very useful. Love it that you didn't take it for granted that folks watching the video know what you are talking about and skipped important steps. Nice job!!!
The installation instructions clearly state that the coil of excess refrigerant line should lay horizontally, not stand up vertically. You will trap oil in the valleys, which will lead to premature compressor failure.
Such a great video. So in depth and really clear with the instructions. Best part is how well u did the electrical portion. Ive never done a single thing involving electrical work, but i feel very confident that I'll be able to do this part myself along with the rest of the install and probably save $300-400. Can't beat that with a stick!!! Thank u sir
I bought one of these last summer and looked for YT install videos. This is the first video I’ve seen😂 so after 8 months I guess it’s time to go back and complete the installation 😂
I installed the 4 head unit in my house I have a crawlspace so I cut the Sheetrock out to install the line sets it was alittle more work but still rather simple and because I have a crawlspace I left the coiled up lines underneath the house and just uncoiled what I needed to exit the foundation, all and all alittle time consuming but pretty simple it’s been about 3 and a half years and still working great, it takes a little time to clean the units one a year 😮
The key to success is a great install. Side notes, good luck getting any warranty coverage with Mr CoolAir. Second, the roll of white wrap/tape, I threw it in the trash. In this video he use Gorilla tape for a reason.
My only gripe with the Mr. Cool DIY kit is the 25 foot line set. Coiling that extra up behind the unit looks like crap. They should offer different length sets to avoid this cluster outside your home.
@@todosube Yeah but for the sake of the Mr Cool DIY models, it defeats the entire purpose of the precharged lines. The idea is to not have to do anything with the lines other than screwing them in.
Dear bro, I consider that before opening discharge along with suction valve of out door unit of Ac's with elenkey we should vacuum at 500 micron with Duble stage vacuum pump .
Beautiful video. I've been thinking about installing one of these myself and you've just solidified my decision to purchase and go forward with it. AND THANK YOU for including the install of the disconnect.
We installed a MrCool for our new construction here in San Juan County, WA, and are quite pleased with it, but were dismayed that the State Electrical Inspector would not pass it with the electrical wires provided. We needed to replace the electrical wires from the air handlers with the tray cable approved by code. Plus, we were required to put those wires into conduit where they exited the wall going to the condenser. MrCool didn't reply to our inquires of why they don't provide cables that meet code or suggest that conduit be used. Plus, we could not figure out how to hard wire in the wall thermostat, and the batteries run down pretty quick. Nevertheless, we are quite happy with it.
I followed these instructions. Mine appears to be a lemon. It powers on but the compressor never comes on and I get a PC 03 error. From what I can tell this means low refrigerant. I didn't get any bubbling when I sprayed the soapy solution. The other part of this that is not mentioned and I feed is disingenuous is the cost of MrCool products. The unit comes with refrigerant line to use that is 25 ft, but if you need longer get ready to shell out some money. A 35ft "precharged" refrigerant line is about $430. If you want to extend off of what you have, ie. 25ft + 16ft, the 16ft refrigerant line costs $179 and the coupler costs $380 for 4 pieces of brass about 4 in long and a longer electrical line. Again, everything is supposed to be precharged, including the couplers. This is all on top of the $2800 I spent for the unit at Costco. Now I still have to hire someone to come out and see what's wrong with it. I'm sure MrCool didn't want you complaining about their pricing at all so they happily sent you a unit to promote. I'll continue to try making my unit work since I put a lot of hard work into installing it, but I'll never buy MrCool products again.
Everything went well until I got to the part of connecting the outside unit. The numbered wires went on well. NO problem. The wires from the whip which, as your wires were, I stripped bare, had a difficult time getting those thick wires under the clamp on the screw and dropped a screw and clamp into the bottom of the condenser. Is that a problem for the condenser? Where do I obtain another screw?
Wow, this video was really easy to understand. I’ve never got an explanation close to this regarding these systems. Outside of the electrical work I feel I could tackle this install. I will be gutting and re doing the inside of my home this spring and this is something I’ve been interested in installing. Thank you so much!
I’m glad you really enjoyed this video! The mini split system is simple to install with the precharge line-sets. That is what I enjoy about the DIY version of this system. Appreciate you watching!
Excellent.,. As all~ways.,. and yep.,. It's best to eat your spinach ahead of installing them their line sets.. you'll need the muscle. With alignment, (seriously) prefect and make sure the angle of Dat dangle does not over pressure when putting the screws to her in a straight manor.,. (Lesson the opportunity to strip or cross thread!!) And best be careful not to kink!! Yep,. I'd use the clay and back up the interior with the spray insulation as it gets eradicated with exposure to weather over time.. High fives with the PL (polyurethane caulk sealant) at the siding.. dat schtuff's completely and totally nuclear bomb proof!! Amen Brother... rock on!
Thank you so much! It sounds like you have a lot of experience installing these. Everything you said in this comment is a good point! I think it’s cool how companies are looking at making things more DIY friendly like this series. As you know, I enjoy DIY as much as I can! I appreciate you stopping by and watching!
Question if you could please help me with, for 36000 but unit what size breaker did you use ? It doesn't offer this info & my electrician wanted to know ?
Getting ready to install the same unit but a 24k. This is one of the best install guides I have seen. My line set will run out the wall then to the right for a little ways before dropping down. Plan on using the same lineset cover you did. My exterior walls are stucco, any tips on attaching to stucco walls?
so, I had my mini split installed for me, its a Pioneer 120v 9000 BTU, but I have a concern about the temperature. I live in Florida so it does get hot, but when I set the temperature on 76F for example, the temperature will keep going lower, as low at 73F even if its set to 76F, and when the cooling stops, it doesn't start cooling again until it gets near 79F.. is this normal? I would like it to start and stop cooling at thye temp i set it to.. any idea what can it be?
What timing. My 12k btu unit showed up today 🎉. How does boring through the side of the house impact the moisture barrier? I need to do this and later a vented range hood. Makes me nervous.
Do you secure the outside unit to the concrete pad? Missing a screw where you wired the disconnect (top left side)? It looked loose……. Thank you for the video!
Thank you for this step-by-step, very helpful. What about the inside filter? I only saw that tiny one, which you did not use. Does it have a regular dust filter? Also, does a USA-made unit equivalent to the Mr Cool exist?
Can I skip the disconnect option and just have it receiving power from a power outlet that’s no longer being used ? If I want to disconnect cant I just shut off at breaker ? Would just be diy more freindly if I didn’t have to higher an electrician as it’s supposed to be diy .isnt there a 120v version of this or something like a plug 🔌 that can be connected to wall hiring a professional is expensive how much would they charge to do the wiring to a disconnect box .
Is it ok to leave the lines coiled and standing behind the condenser? According to the manual, it says it should be coiled and laying horizontal to the ground. I am in the middle of an install and I was going to have my coiled line behind the condenser like your video but am questioning whether that is going to be an issue down the road.
These units are made to (eventually) fail, they hope to make more money with the money they "borrowed" from you from the time of purchase until they have to give it back. They know their profit wouldn't be so much if they instead made a model with custom coil length. So here we are, laying them horizontally will only buy you time, without a coil to length this is bound to fail, if you're luck it might outlive its 10 year warranty, which at that point you'll feel not so bad about the deal, it was a good run you'll think, to only go and buy a brand new Mr.Cool DIY Expert 8th gen. And this is bad because they know the average DIYer can't solder, so they decided to simply send long enough coil so they could hit their profit goals. And they tried to hid the downside of this choice, by not mentioning that most people will have to deal with the extra coil, even the manual was so well written that by the time you realize you have bad news, you're too far in the process. And the fact that the coil must rest flat is only mentioned once in a little box hidden away after some legalese('ll bet most people skip) at the bottom of a page. So, we've been played the whole time, and still are...
Only downside to this unit that I see is the line set. ….That would drive me nuts…Should be an option to order a line set closer to the actual length give or take. Still a great video as usual..
A line sets cut to length would be pretty sweet. I think problem there would be all of the extra custom lines that would have to be made. The coil actually doesn’t look too bad once you get it done. I appreciate your comment!
@@savagecr-x2438 I’m no hvac guy but by doing that would that not throw off the proper refrigerant levels since it’s charged to the length of original pipe? Hence over charged.
Why pay extra 1000$ for line set you can't adjust to length. Rolling up lines behind unit looks getto. I just bought the pioneer and a cheap vacuum with gauge set for $1000 less. Cut lines to length and 5 year warranty.
Good luck… that system wasn’t placed under vacuum or a nitro purge since by opening the lines u let atmospheric moisture and particulate into it. Might as well throw it out within the year. If it makes it that far. Plus the voided warranty. Lolll
21:48 "Nice clean professional look" Yeah but in that shot the camera is conveniently angled so it doesn't show that HUGE COIL of excess lineset. Which, I might add, is NOT protected from the "sun and weather" (19:34) in any way. If that coil is fine unprotected, then the rest of it would have been fine unprotected too. Makes no sense. "It looks nicer though", you may say. Yes it does. But that's not what you gave as a reason when you were putting it up. That hard plastic covering was going to make those lines "last many many years". But the excess coil is not covered so you're saying that part of the coil will NOT last "many many years"? If any part of the line is breached the whole thing is lost. In fact that coil on the ground is MORE prone to damage due to animals, lawn equipment, women, bigfoots, etc. Makes no sense. Yeah I know I could build myself a covering if I bought this kludgy system but I'm not talking about my theoretical install. I'm talking about this video.
Man that’s going to be one awesome set up! Yes, the pre-charged lines make things so easy. I am truly amazed on how DIY friendly the install was. My dad is thinking about getting one now after helping and seeing how straightforward it was. Thanks for watching and good luck on your project!
Josh, thank you for your detail UA-cam instruction I'd installed my mrcool 36k diy. Turn it on and it works perfectly thank you Josh. Keep the good work.
Great video! I have a house that is already built so the challange would be getting the disconnect to the area (about 30ft) I would put the unit. I know there are codes to follow, but would running the line on the outside of the house be possible?
The a lot of videos showing how to install these, but I would love to see a multi head unit install. More importantly, the longetivity of the units and hoses, as well as durability.
Excelsior! The best all in one DIY tutorial! The way you explained everything sounded like I'm in a training class, also the idea of breaking the whole concept into parts to add more focus was a good idea. I am installing this split heat pump in a couple months and I am doing all my research to get prepared. You made it so easy... Thank you.
Great Video, I have a question about the refrigerant charge. It looks to me like the refrigerant is stored in the Compressor / condenser unit and not in the actual lines. The lines look open after you removed the protective covers. This would indicate that they are not under a vacuum either. Is this the case? If so, would I not be able to cut and shorten the lines if needed? I would solder a union joint in the pipe to avoid flares and threaded end issues. Let me know what you think. Thanks.
I'm no pro by any means. That being said, from what I can tell is this. The terminology used in my opinion is misleading. Not the fault of Josh as all manufacturers of the DIY units use the same terminology. They keep stating that the line set is "pre charged" which is misleading. The refrigerant is Pre charged in the compressor unit for the line set. The line set itself is actually "Pre vacuumed" not "pre charged". The ends remain sealed until connected therefore no need to pull a vacuum before releasing the refrigerant. It's actually a waste of money on the "Pre Charged DIY systems" as getting a vacuum pump and gauge set is relatively inexpensive and performing a vacuum on the line set is simple. You can get a regular Mini split system for about half the price of these units and the vacuum equipment can be had for less than $130. It's really a simple process. Check out Will in this video for more information ua-cam.com/video/5trJX6Ef1iI/v-deo.html
Random question to who may know... This might be a dumb question, I might be a little confused ha Say you have well water: the submersible pump brings it to the pressure tank, pressure tank through the filters you have/need, then the cold water is ready for use. There's a line that diverts off to the hot water heater and the cold water heads down the dip tube and heats up, so far correct? the question is the hot water in the water heater still pressurized by the pressure tank or is there some sort of pump that the heater has?
I see you went with the minimum 8/2 wire for the outdoor electrical connection, was the reason to choose that over the 6/2 recommended just a matter of cost? I'm looking to purchase the wire for mine today, so am not sure if I should spring for the 6/2 or just go 8/2 like you did. Thanks!
Best install video on internet. Going to purchase a 3 and 1 handler for our summer home and your detailed explanation makes it look easier than I anticipated. Thank you for the down to the point details from start to finish.
hopefully yours was actual precharged line like advertised.. we've bought 3 competitors units (and returned them) as they were NOT precharged and required an ac technician to come out
Nice video. But the whole “Pre charged lineset” wording in the manual is false. This is why they only offer a 5year warranty instead of a 10 or 15 year warranty like Daiken does
@@tyson9419 when they say pre charged, everyone thinks it has refrigerant in it. When in fact they don’t. They have dry nitrogen inside them and you don’t want nitrogen mixing with refrigerant
I guess it's easy to love this Mr. Cool if it's free. I paid for mine. Mine did not come with a hole saw. The tape they give you does not have a sticky side. How are you supposed to get it to adhere to the lines when you wrap them? The mounting bracket is so short you can't hit more than one stud on the inside mounting. The piece they give you to go through the wall sticks out on the inside because you have to drill the wall, so the pipe has a downward slant so when you put the plastic through the wall it isn't flat to the wall. Customer service is very slow, and the instructions could use some rewording. I'm going to fire it up on Saturday and if it doesn't work the way I want it to it's going back in the box back to Amazon.
Hey! I hope you enjoy this video. Timestamps below 👇to help you navigate the video. I hope it helps!
Building Concrete Pad 01:15
Installing Air Handler (Inside Unit) 02:45
Installing Line Set & Condenser 10:18
Wiring Condenser (Outside Unit) 16:52
Installing MRCOOL Lineguard Kit 19:29
Turning ON & Starting Mini Split 21:55
Installing SMART USB AC CONTROLLER 25:56
Using MRCOOL App 26:45
Electrical Installation 29:01
Review 42:40
Good stuff, you make it look very easy! What's the heat temp blowing on the inside? I installed a geothermal several years ago and only get about 87 degrees.
I have a 36 BTU unit with 3 12 BUT split. Hoy many amp breaker I need? Than you.
@theEcxellentLaborer
Are you in PA?
Best video I've watched on mini-split installation. It's perfect because it includes wiring the disconnect box. Perfect! 😎
I try to make all of my videos full and complete. Thanks for watching!
@@TheExcellentLaborer I'm like you. I love concrete but I'm going to use the wall mount brackets. I'm only here part of the year. I want to be able to keep the unit away from the vegetation, without pouring a gigantic pad.
Thank you for creating a video like this. Everything is to-the-point.
Your video is the best instructional video I have seen on UA-cam. The step-by-step instructions are very useful. Love it that you didn't take it for granted that folks watching the video know what you are talking about and skipped important steps. Nice job!!!
Thanks Josh very good! No hole saw and no allen wrench to charge lines, not kewl Mr Cool!! BOGUS DUDE
The installation instructions clearly state that the coil of excess refrigerant line should lay horizontally, not stand up vertically. You will trap oil in the valleys, which will lead to premature compressor failure.
I would have ordered the 16’ footer!
Such a great video. So in depth and really clear with the instructions. Best part is how well u did the electrical portion. Ive never done a single thing involving electrical work, but i feel very confident that I'll be able to do this part myself along with the rest of the install and probably save $300-400. Can't beat that with a stick!!! Thank u sir
A week ago I had no idea what I was looking at in a finished house. Today im ready to build something
I bought one of these last summer and looked for YT install videos. This is the first video I’ve seen😂 so after 8 months I guess it’s time to go back and complete the installation 😂
video helped me diagnose and fix a drainage problem with my mrcool system, thank you!
I’m glad I can help you out. It’s a really good system so far. Good luck with the rest of your projects!
I love how you take the mystery out of stuff!
Thank you! Waiting for an electrician now!
Great video . Perfectly explained
I installed the 4 head unit in my house I have a crawlspace so I cut the Sheetrock out to install the line sets it was alittle more work but still rather simple and because I have a crawlspace I left the coiled up lines underneath the house and just uncoiled what I needed to exit the foundation, all and all alittle time consuming but pretty simple it’s been about 3 and a half years and still working great, it takes a little time to clean the units one a year 😮
Wow! What a great thorough video! I really appreciate how you showed each and every step.
I try to make all of my videos very intuitive to use as a guide. Appreciate your comment. Thanks for watching Heather!
The key to success is a great install. Side notes, good luck getting any warranty coverage with Mr CoolAir. Second, the roll of white wrap/tape, I threw it in the trash. In this video he use Gorilla tape for a reason.
Love your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you I appreciate that. I got lots of more videos in the making. Stay tuned!
Great video!
I dont understand the reason for having to coil the excess line set?? What if you have space in an attic area to coil it?
My only gripe with the Mr. Cool DIY kit is the 25 foot line set. Coiling that extra up behind the unit looks like crap. They should offer different length sets to avoid this cluster outside your home.
Cut and flare
@@todosube Yeah but for the sake of the Mr Cool DIY models, it defeats the entire purpose of the precharged lines. The idea is to not have to do anything with the lines other than screwing them in.
Dear bro, I consider that before opening discharge along with suction valve of out door unit of Ac's with elenkey we should vacuum at 500 micron with Duble stage vacuum pump .
I love how detail you make your videos keep up the good work 👍
Beautiful video. I've been thinking about installing one of these myself and you've just solidified my decision to purchase and go forward with it. AND THANK YOU for including the install of the disconnect.
We installed a MrCool for our new construction here in San Juan County, WA, and are quite pleased with it, but were dismayed that the State Electrical Inspector would not pass it with the electrical wires provided. We needed to replace the electrical wires from the air handlers with the tray cable approved by code. Plus, we were required to put those wires into conduit where they exited the wall going to the condenser. MrCool didn't reply to our inquires of why they don't provide cables that meet code or suggest that conduit be used. Plus, we could not figure out how to hard wire in the wall thermostat, and the batteries run down pretty quick. Nevertheless, we are quite happy with it.
electrical codes will vary by location
@40:45 I would keep leg 1 - Black, Left hand terminal, leg 2 - Red, Right hand terminal and keep the wiring consistent throughout.
I followed these instructions. Mine appears to be a lemon. It powers on but the compressor never comes on and I get a PC 03 error. From what I can tell this means low refrigerant. I didn't get any bubbling when I sprayed the soapy solution.
The other part of this that is not mentioned and I feed is disingenuous is the cost of MrCool products. The unit comes with refrigerant line to use that is 25 ft, but if you need longer get ready to shell out some money. A 35ft "precharged" refrigerant line is about $430. If you want to extend off of what you have, ie. 25ft + 16ft, the 16ft refrigerant line costs $179 and the coupler costs $380 for 4 pieces of brass about 4 in long and a longer electrical line. Again, everything is supposed to be precharged, including the couplers. This is all on top of the $2800 I spent for the unit at Costco. Now I still have to hire someone to come out and see what's wrong with it.
I'm sure MrCool didn't want you complaining about their pricing at all so they happily sent you a unit to promote. I'll continue to try making my unit work since I put a lot of hard work into installing it, but I'll never buy MrCool products again.
Everything went well until I got to the part of connecting the outside unit. The numbered wires went on well. NO problem. The wires from the whip which, as your wires were, I stripped bare, had a difficult time getting those thick wires under the clamp on the screw and dropped a screw and clamp into the bottom of the condenser. Is that a problem for the condenser? Where do I obtain another screw?
Wow, this video was really easy to understand. I’ve never got an explanation close to this regarding these systems. Outside of the electrical work I feel I could tackle this install. I will be gutting and re doing the inside of my home this spring and this is something I’ve been interested in installing. Thank you so much!
I’m glad you really enjoyed this video! The mini split system is simple to install with the precharge line-sets. That is what I enjoy about the DIY version of this system. Appreciate you watching!
Yea u had fun with this unit
Did the zip tie clips come with the Lineguard?
Excellent.,. As all~ways.,. and yep.,. It's best to eat your spinach ahead of installing them their line sets.. you'll need the muscle. With alignment, (seriously) prefect and make sure the angle of Dat dangle does not over pressure when putting the screws to her in a straight manor.,. (Lesson the opportunity to strip or cross thread!!) And best be careful not to kink!! Yep,. I'd use the clay and back up the interior with the spray insulation as it gets eradicated with exposure to weather over time.. High fives with the PL (polyurethane caulk sealant) at the siding.. dat schtuff's completely and totally nuclear bomb proof!! Amen Brother... rock on!
Thank you so much! It sounds like you have a lot of experience installing these. Everything you said in this comment is a good point! I think it’s cool how companies are looking at making things more DIY friendly like this series. As you know, I enjoy DIY as much as I can! I appreciate you stopping by and watching!
Question if you could please help me with, for 36000 but unit what size breaker did you use ?
It doesn't offer this info & my electrician wanted to know ?
It’s getting 🥱 late! … But I’ll catch more of this video tomorrow.
Getting ready to install the same unit but a 24k. This is one of the best install guides I have seen. My line set will run out the wall then to the right for a little ways before dropping down. Plan on using the same lineset cover you did. My exterior walls are stucco, any tips on attaching to stucco walls?
Did you use open or closed cell spray foam?
Was your condensate line required to be installed into plumbing?
My code inspector advised me it must be, I’m in CA though
Thank you 🙏
Thanks
What made you use the neutral as hot? Is it because the actual breaker box inside already has neutral?
that's how all the dual appliances breakers are wired in my box -
so, I had my mini split installed for me, its a Pioneer 120v 9000 BTU, but I have a concern about the temperature. I live in Florida so it does get hot, but when I set the temperature on 76F for example, the temperature will keep going lower, as low at 73F even if its set to 76F, and when the cooling stops, it doesn't start cooling again until it gets near 79F.. is this normal? I would like it to start and stop cooling at thye temp i set it to.. any idea what can it be?
How long do you predict this live show is going to take?
It’s a live chat. The show is not live. It’s a premiere of my new video but I will be there for the chat live for Q&A. I hope that helps!
Does the exterior drilling process change at all if installing on stucco?
What timing. My 12k btu unit showed up today 🎉. How does boring through the side of the house impact the moisture barrier? I need to do this and later a vented range hood. Makes me nervous.
Do you secure the outside unit to the concrete pad? Missing a screw where you wired the disconnect (top left side)? It looked loose……. Thank you for the video!
Thank you for this step-by-step, very helpful. What about the inside filter? I only saw that tiny one, which you did not use. Does it have a regular dust filter? Also, does a USA-made unit equivalent to the Mr Cool exist?
Is Gasket/Thread Sealant a good idea to ensure everything is sealed?
What if it doesn’t line up with studs?
I wud have ran the lines inside the wall instead of the exterior
What is the model number? Price? Where did you buy it?
Can I skip the disconnect option and just have it receiving power from a power outlet that’s no longer being used ? If I want to disconnect cant I just shut off at breaker ? Would just be diy more freindly if I didn’t have to higher an electrician as it’s supposed to be diy .isnt there a 120v version of this or something like a plug 🔌 that can be connected to wall hiring a professional is expensive how much would they charge to do the wiring to a disconnect box .
Per code in my area I have to have a disconnect. It is something that an electrician can install with no problem. I hope that helps!
Do the lines freeze in the winter???
Not that I noticed!
What was cost of having the disconnect installed?
Is it ok to leave the lines coiled and standing behind the condenser? According to the manual, it says it should be coiled and laying horizontal to the ground. I am in the middle of an install and I was going to have my coiled line behind the condenser like your video but am questioning whether that is going to be an issue down the road.
These units are made to (eventually) fail, they hope to make more money with the money they "borrowed" from you from the time of purchase until they have to give it back. They know their profit wouldn't be so much if they instead made a model with custom coil length. So here we are, laying them horizontally will only buy you time, without a coil to length this is bound to fail, if you're luck it might outlive its 10 year warranty, which at that point you'll feel not so bad about the deal, it was a good run you'll think, to only go and buy a brand new Mr.Cool DIY Expert 8th gen.
And this is bad because they know the average DIYer can't solder, so they decided to simply send long enough coil so they could hit their profit goals. And they tried to hid the downside of this choice, by not mentioning that most people will have to deal with the extra coil, even the manual was so well written that by the time you realize you have bad news, you're too far in the process. And the fact that the coil must rest flat is only mentioned once in a little box hidden away after some legalese('ll bet most people skip) at the bottom of a page. So, we've been played the whole time, and still are...
@@vdeantoni
I am running the line sets for a 12k two zone tomorrow.
Sure would like to chat with you if you are willing.
Only downside to this unit that I see is the line set. ….That would drive me nuts…Should be an option to order a line set closer to the actual length give or take. Still a great video as usual..
A line sets cut to length would be pretty sweet. I think problem there would be all of the extra custom lines that would have to be made. The coil actually doesn’t look too bad once you get it done. I appreciate your comment!
@@TheExcellentLaborer I hear ya…it looks all pro till you see the coil….😂hey it works..👍
Cut the line set and vac it down before releasing the refrigerant, done deal
@@savagecr-x2438 I’m no hvac guy but by doing that would that not throw off the proper refrigerant levels since it’s charged to the length of original pipe?
Hence over charged.
I’M Now going to …….its getting to be a little repetitious, every other sentence is “ now I’m going to “
What BTU was that unit you installed? 0:20
Coiling the pipes like that could cause an oil trap
Excellent DUDE!!!!
I appreciate it!
What BTU was that unit you installed?
It's the 36,000 BTU unit
Why pay extra 1000$ for line set you can't adjust to length. Rolling up lines behind unit looks getto. I just bought the pioneer and a cheap vacuum with gauge set for $1000 less. Cut lines to length and 5 year warranty.
You the man josh!
Good luck… that system wasn’t placed under vacuum or a nitro purge since by opening the lines u let atmospheric moisture and particulate into it. Might as well throw it out within the year. If it makes it that far. Plus the voided warranty. Lolll
What are you talking about? He did it exactly how the system requires you to do it. It’s a DIY kit there is no vacuum or nitro purge genius 😂
21:48 "Nice clean professional look" Yeah but in that shot the camera is conveniently angled so it doesn't show that HUGE COIL of excess lineset. Which, I might add, is NOT protected from the "sun and weather" (19:34) in any way.
If that coil is fine unprotected, then the rest of it would have been fine unprotected too. Makes no sense. "It looks nicer though", you may say. Yes it does. But that's not what you gave as a reason when you were putting it up. That hard plastic covering was going to make those lines "last many many years". But the excess coil is not covered so you're saying that part of the coil will NOT last "many many years"? If any part of the line is breached the whole thing is lost. In fact that coil on the ground is MORE prone to damage due to animals, lawn equipment, women, bigfoots, etc. Makes no sense.
Yeah I know I could build myself a covering if I bought this kludgy system but I'm not talking about my theoretical install. I'm talking about this video.
I love these. I am going to be installing a 4/5 ton Mr Cool Hyper-Heat universal. I think the no vac/pre charged lines could be the future.
Man that’s going to be one awesome set up! Yes, the pre-charged lines make things so easy. I am truly amazed on how DIY friendly the install was. My dad is thinking about getting one now after helping and seeing how straightforward it was. Thanks for watching and good luck on your project!
Thanks again, Josh! Love all your videos.
I need to heat / cool 1800 sq feet; two zones. I wonder what the tipping point of DIY vs professional install. How big is too big.
Check out the MrCool products on their website and Amazon. It is amazing what is offered by them!
Does the line set coming out of the indoor unit come pressurized?
They are pre-charged and ready to go!
Outstanding video, thank you!
I appreciate that. Good luck with your project!
Josh, thank you for your detail UA-cam instruction I'd installed my mrcool 36k diy. Turn it on and it works perfectly thank you Josh. Keep the good work.
thanks...like all way easy to do things with you ...i love you hel....... please do like to the video
You are welcome! I enjoy making these videos for my subscribers as well. Stay tuned for more to come!
Great video! I have a house that is already built so the challange would be getting the disconnect to the area (about 30ft) I would put the unit. I know there are codes to follow, but would running the line on the outside of the house be possible?
The a lot of videos showing how to install these, but I would love to see a multi head unit install.
More importantly, the longetivity of the units and hoses, as well as durability.
Why didn't you use the quad sealant inside the tube instead of the expanding foam? less things to buy.
Excelsior! The best all in one DIY tutorial! The way you explained everything sounded like I'm in a training class, also the idea of breaking the whole concept into parts to add more focus was a good idea. I am installing this split heat pump in a couple months and I am doing all my research to get prepared. You made it so easy... Thank you.
Great Video, I have a question about the refrigerant charge. It looks to me like the refrigerant is stored in the Compressor / condenser unit and not in the actual lines. The lines look open after you removed the protective covers. This would indicate that they are not under a vacuum either.
Is this the case?
If so, would I not be able to cut and shorten the lines if needed? I would solder a union joint in the pipe to avoid flares and threaded end issues.
Let me know what you think. Thanks.
I'm no pro by any means. That being said, from what I can tell is this. The terminology used in my opinion is misleading. Not the fault of Josh as all manufacturers of the DIY units use the same terminology. They keep stating that the line set is "pre charged" which is misleading. The refrigerant is Pre charged in the compressor unit for the line set. The line set itself is actually "Pre vacuumed" not "pre charged". The ends remain sealed until connected therefore no need to pull a vacuum before releasing the refrigerant. It's actually a waste of money on the "Pre Charged DIY systems" as getting a vacuum pump and gauge set is relatively inexpensive and performing a vacuum on the line set is simple. You can get a regular Mini split system for about half the price of these units and the vacuum equipment can be had for less than $130. It's really a simple process. Check out Will in this video for more information ua-cam.com/video/5trJX6Ef1iI/v-deo.html
I didn't get a hole saw in my 36k hmmmmm
Nice job!
Thank you!
Random question to who may know... This might be a dumb question, I might be a little confused ha Say you have well water: the submersible pump brings it to the pressure tank, pressure tank through the filters you have/need, then the cold water is ready for use. There's a line that diverts off to the hot water heater and the cold water heads down the dip tube and heats up, so far correct? the question is the hot water in the water heater still pressurized by the pressure tank or is there some sort of pump that the heater has?
And Now I'm going to leave a Like!! Excellent video,Thank you for sharing!!!
Thanks Josh, we’ve been looking into these.
Fantastic! I hope this video helps you understand more about them. Thanks for watching!
I learned a lot, great detail on the install.
We have a small cabin with not much room and this will work great for us.
I see you went with the minimum 8/2 wire for the outdoor electrical connection, was the reason to choose that over the 6/2 recommended just a matter of cost? I'm looking to purchase the wire for mine today, so am not sure if I should spring for the 6/2 or just go 8/2 like you did. Thanks!
Best install video on internet. Going to purchase a 3 and 1 handler for our summer home and your detailed explanation makes it look easier than I anticipated. Thank you for the down to the point details from start to finish.
Top notch tutorial, bravo sir!
Excellent video! I'm going to install a competitors unit next week. Thanks for the step b step!
hopefully yours was actual precharged line like advertised.. we've bought 3 competitors units (and returned them) as they were NOT precharged and required an ac technician to come out
Another Excellent Video.
Nice video. But the whole “Pre charged lineset” wording in the manual is false. This is why they only offer a 5year warranty instead of a 10 or 15 year warranty like Daiken does
What do you mean?
Nope you’re wrong. The lines are pre charged and hold a patent
@@tyson9419 when they say pre charged, everyone thinks it has refrigerant in it. When in fact they don’t. They have dry nitrogen inside them and you don’t want nitrogen mixing with refrigerant
Buen video
I guess it's easy to love this Mr. Cool if it's free. I paid for mine. Mine did not come with a hole saw. The tape they give you does not have a sticky side. How are you supposed to get it to adhere to the lines when you wrap them? The mounting bracket is so short you can't hit more than one stud on the inside mounting. The piece they give you to go through the wall sticks out on the inside because you have to drill the wall, so the pipe has a downward slant so when you put the plastic through the wall it isn't flat to the wall. Customer service is very slow, and the instructions could use some rewording. I'm going to fire it up on Saturday and if it doesn't work the way I want it to it's going back in the box back to Amazon.
educational video clear steps by steps-clever guy keep up the good work!
Before releasing the refrigerant you should have done vacuuming to the line set