Who has a mini split in their garage?

[Ashen 6.2]

Originally Posted by SlowLS1

I do have a specific question, did your HVAC company do the 240v electrical drop, or did you need to provide it prior to install? I curious how the handle that. I can do the drop, but maybe they prefer they do it themselves?

The company I used told me what I needed electrical wise. I had the 240V in place for the old heater so I had an electrician run a longer length of wire from the breaker box and terminated in a junction box outside. That was like $200 for 70' of wire, the box plus install. The HVAC company did the connections from the junction box etc.

My take from a few companies was they didnt care how the wire got to the junction box as long as it was there, connected to the breaker and supported the needs of the unit.

A few of the HVAC companies would do all of that themselves but there overall cost was just too much. It certainly pays to shop around and compare what you are getting and whats needed.

[Infidel67]

Here is what I used, I ordered a second line set since it only came with 9'
used the flare tool and new fittings, leak tester spray, and Nylog for the flanges.

[Infidel67]

I did the Electrical myself too, 240v, 1 double pole breaker 15 amps, and a 60 amp disconnect next to the AC outside, you can buy the whip or do it yourself, 240V is what I recommend.
make sure outside everything is by code since it's in a wet location.

[Infidel67]

Oh, I got an extra whip if you want it, with conduit.
I'll be going to Chesnee next weekend if you want to borrow the pump, manifold, flare tool, spray and Nylog. It will save you some $$

[SlowLS1]

Appreciate all the input guys! A lot of valuable info here!

[SlowLS1]

Originally Posted by Infidel67

Oh, I got an extra whip if you want it, with conduit.
I'll be going to Chesnee next weekend if you want to borrow the pump, manifold, flare tool, spray and Nylog. It will save you some $$

Appreciate all the time and effort you put into this.

I may take you up on that if I decide to go the DIY route, which I am leaning towards.

[Infidel67]

Originally Posted by SlowLS1

Appreciate all the time and effort you put into this.

I may take you up on that if I decide to go the DIY route, which I am leaning towards.

No Problem Bro, and I hope you will, because paying over 4k for an install is nuts.
You guys helping me with my Camaro on here so its just the right thing to do.

[FASTFATBOY]

I put a 33000 BTU window unit in mine, biggest one I could find.

[SlowLS1]

Originally Posted by Infidel67

No Problem Bro, and I hope you will, because paying over 4k for an install is nuts.
You guys helping me with my Camaro on here so its just the right thing to do.

I will take you up on your offer. Sending a PM.

[SlowLS1]

Originally Posted by FASTFATBOY

I put a 33000 BTU window unit in mine, biggest one I could find.

Thanks, unfortunately I don't have a window, and don't care to cut a big hole in the wall.

[Infidel67]

Here is the whip and I got the fittings for the flex conduit too, straight and 90 deg. elbow.
I was out of Red AWG so Orange I used lol
Hey and don't buy a drain elbow that goes below the outside unit if it doesn't come with one, I bring it.

[Infidel67]

If you're wanting to do it perfectly? I got a small hand pipe bender so you can bend the turns with it, instead of by hands and risking kinking the lines, but they are pretty solid lines. main thing is to pull a good vacuum and let it sit there for an hour, or over night.
to make sure there is no leak.

[SlowLS1]

I've got a bender that will do 1/4"-3/8". Probably not big enough. I will for sure use anything that will help make the job cleaner looking and better.

Thank you sir!

[Infidel67]

The bender will work for the low pressure side, the other is 1/2" I believe.
I bring it too.