mini breakers a bad choice? - DIY Home Improvement Forum
WEBAug 7, 2010 · Local amendments may apply. Check with your local building officials. IF the panel is listed to use tandem or mini breakers then the there is absolutely no problem using them. Home inspector need to justify their jobs. They need to find something to report or you will think you wasted money on their report.
Thinking about mini split for upstairs only
WEBJun 3, 2024 · Thinking about mini split for upstairs only. We live in a 40 year old house with horrible ducting. We put in a GDH81005CX a few years ago and kept the old condensor unit. Our main problem is the air handler is a down draft that is located in the garage. The vents upstairs barely get any air while the downstairs is extremey strong.
Would buying a 230V Mini-Split vs a 115V Mini-Split be a...
WEBMay 25, 2024 · I'm researching the decision to buy a DIY Mini-Split where I install most of it and let an electrician would come in after my DIY work and do the last hookups for safety. This would be for a small single car garage with a total square footage of 350 feet. I would be getting a 1-ton 1200 BTU Mini-Split with inverter rated either 230V or 115V.
Condensation from Mini Split Line Sets and PVC Condensate Drain
WEBAug 2, 2024 · Condensation from Mini Split Line Sets and PVC Condensate Drain. I recently installed a mini split, and it's been working great. I have a bit of an unconventional setup in that the line sets run through the wall (instead of straight to the exterior with line set hide). I haven't repaired the drywall yet, because my plan is to either insulate ...
Mini Split calling for 10 Amp disconnect? - DIY Home …
WEBMay 30, 2024 · 2333 posts · Joined 2022. #2 · May 30, 2024 (Edited) Actually they started making 10 amp breakers however the unit says max fuse. You need to get a fused disconnect and insert 10 amp fuses in it. 10 amp fuses are available. If the unit stated max max fuse or hacr breaker then you could use a breaker but in this case it is calling for …
Mini split leak - DIY Home Improvement Forum
WEBDec 31, 2023 · Mini split leak. Installed a pioneer mini split on october 14th. Vacuumed the line set, let it sit for 30 minutes, Gauge didn't move. Opened the valves and it's been running (heat mode) until today. Today it got a low refrigerant code. Kind of surprised it would have a leak slow enough to last 2 1/2 months..
Mini Split Disconnect Junction Box Location - DIY Home …
WEB11192 posts · Joined 2012. #4 · Feb 12, 2015. Liquid tight looks ugly on the side of the house, particularly when installed DIY. Put a junction box where the 12-2 emerges, and run PVC or EMT conduit. Move the disconnect over close to the AC unit. Use a short length of liquid tight down to the AC. Using THWN wires, you can run conduit smaller ...
Criticality of a nitrogen pressure test? - Mini-split installation?
WEBAug 24, 2023 · R-410A high pressure safety opens at 600 PSI. And normal operating conditions can easily be 450-500 PSI. So what doesn't leak at 50 PSI isn’t assured to not leak at any pressure. I’ve found many leaks at the upper end of a 600 PSI pressure test that otherwise didn't show up. Leaks aren’t always the same size.
Mini Split ID Unit Power and Control Wires - Separate Runs?
WEBJun 22, 2021 · When the temp drops in the living room, that indoor unit kicks on, and only that one will. That's why people love mini splits. Living room can be 74, and the bedroom can be 68. That's why each one has thier own remote for temperature control. So when one of the indoor units calls for either heat or AC, the other ones will not turn on.
Mini-split compressor not running - DIY Home Improvement Forum
WEBMay 23, 2022 · Pretty much inside unit should flash the code if not then outside unit check if flashing something. With multimeter check power for outside unit. See if coming. Some minis 120 some 240. You can see which one is yours on nameplate. Reply Like.