Part 2 Senville Pioneer Mr. Cool Mini Split Installation

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amzn.to/2LLKYxL 4 Way gauge set Manifold
amzn.to/2NiVNV6 WD-40 Bulk Spray Can Pneumatic Pressure
amzn.to/2zRZ8ZJ 14-2 Wire 50 foot (9 & 12,000 BTU units)
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amzn.to/2NTaJuj Air Conditioner Disconnect
amzn.to/2LeYfyv HVAC/Auto Vacuum Pump and Manifold
amzn.to/2JrYa5K Flaring Tool for linesets ends
amzn.to/2uohrQQ Tubing Bender
amzn.to/2upv8Pw NyLog Refrigerant Gasket Sealer
amzn.to/2LkzGwS Mini Split Gauge Adapter 1/4 to 5/16
amzn.to/2NVw8TB PVC Lineset Decorative Cover
amzn.to/2Lj7ydO Senville Wall Mount Bracket (outdoor Unit)
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@doublewide6 6 жыл бұрын

@aleblanc3547 6 жыл бұрын

I really like the kit you used to dress up the lines on the outside, Bob. It brought it to the next level, making it look factory built. Thanks Man!!

@doublewide6 6 жыл бұрын

Next Level!! Do you watch Stevey Lav.? I found his HVAC channel when learning how to do this project.

@aleblanc3547 6 жыл бұрын

I hadn't heard about him, but I'm going to check it out...amazing that all this knowledge is out there, thanks to you and so many others, free for anyone willing to take a few minutes to watch and learn. Thanks again, Bob!!

@trevor5290 2 ай бұрын

🥇Very valuable info regarding the minimum Line Length. Today I was going to install mine with just 4' of line. Your vid saved me a huge headache. Thanks!

@daenforcer9193 5 жыл бұрын

Nice clean job! Great idea with the box shoring up the lines!

@nashguy207 6 жыл бұрын

Nice work Bob The install is looking very clean and nice I like the line cover kit you used for the lines looks better than just the lines running down the wall. I think the way you coiled and buried the lines turned out great and should work just fine. Looking forward to the next video in the series. Have a great day. God Bless!!!

@doublewide6 6 жыл бұрын

The manufacturer said the lineset would be fine the way I had it. If I could redo it I would move the outside unit down a bit. This unit is working great I love it.

@clevelandmatheson983 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this video, I am in the process of making final decisions on which mini split to install as a DYI project and I think I am going with the Senville.The person you posted that has a KZfaq channel that was an inspiration for your install is Steven Lavimoniere...he is from my area and I subscribe to his channel.

@glenelder7981 5 жыл бұрын

So I just Installed my 18,000 Senville mini heat pump. Watched your video and it was very helpful. I was able to cut my lines and make my install a little more sanitary as I had the flaring tool to do it with. I also went to our county and purchased a permit as we will be renting the house out eventually. The county guy was shocked that I was asking him for a permit as nobody had ever asked for one that wasn't a licensed HVAC person. I did have to give them an affidavit on final inspection that said I vacuumed and pressure tested the system as per the manufacturers instructions. I am in Island County WA. and the permit fee was $57.00 and the electrical permit was $65.00 All said this is a very easy install. I had several bids of around $5500.00 to do this install before I decided to do it myself. After everything was purchased from amazon and a few trips to the hardware store for minor electrical conduit and screws I have a total out of pocket of $1300.00 and a great heat system. Super Happy i did it myself !!!

@dh66 4 жыл бұрын

@Mykel Hardin Yea the HVAC industry is seriously lacking. Every HVAC install and service company doubles their cost on parts, and 80-100% of their "technicians" are only taught OJT by more experienced unqualified techs. Even the nitrogen purge, braising, vacuum, leak check and refrigerant matching is done by unqualified people. The guys that have been in the industry for 20 years have picked up quite a lot through experience but they all have bad habits and straight up bad practices for this or that.

@DyscoJen 6 жыл бұрын

GREAT video! Wish it was uploaded before I started mine last week. I have the exact same system and so far I'm right in line with how you did your installation, except my lines were a little short as my unit is on my 2nd floor, so I mounted my condenser a few feet up my wall with brackets. I just completed my wiring today and that is when I found your video. Tempted to wait until you upload video 3 when you vacuum down and release the gas. But I feel more confident seeing your work confirming I'm so far so good. Subscribing now and thanks for the video!

@doublewide6 6 жыл бұрын

How did it go? The 3rd video is out now.

@DyscoJen 6 жыл бұрын

It went flawless and I now have ice cold air upstairs, just in time for an odd summer cold front. lol

@victoriabutler556 9 күн бұрын

Thank you for the information you helped me.

@monk5470 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice job. Waiting on part 3

@doublewide6 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it's up now.

@lilinamanda5299 4 жыл бұрын

You know what you are doing .great video.

@thonatim5321 4 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Thanks. One issue that I see. The plywood you used is for flooring as you mentioned. It actually is OSB not plywood. It is a bunch of shavings glued and pressed together, which is very strong (for flooring and roofing). However, the glue is not waterproof. You should have used Marine Board (green in color). Even though you covered it, to protect it from the rain; moisture from the ground will make that area around the OSB 90-100% Humidity. It will start to rot in a year. Although, I like your idea of making a platform to rest the unit on. I mounted mine about 3 feet off the ground. I used two metal racks used for heavy storage and secured them to the house and to the concrete. It is chest high and it was easy to install the lines and wiring. I hope to never work on it but in case I need too, it will be easy. My only issue was lifting the outdoor unit up onto the racks by myself trying to impress the wife. I tweaked my back so I had to stop and drink a beer.

@nick467467 2 жыл бұрын

does it cause vibration since you attached it to the wall? do you feel the vibration in the house?

@thonatim5321 2 жыл бұрын

@@nick467467 There is no vibration. I never know if it is operational or not. I have to stick my head out the window to make sure everything is functioning correctly.

@zmanvideo1 6 жыл бұрын

nice clean install!!!

@doublewide6 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@wwz1011 4 жыл бұрын

The rubber on the plywood looks much better than a piece of plywood for sure!

@robertbutler8251 6 жыл бұрын

Nice install. Be careful this winter with snow around your compressor. The housing has a drain, but it should not be an issue in the winter. I made a stand for mine about 18" off the ground. If you do wood working, check your filters often. You do not want a plugged evaporator coil.

@doublewide6 6 жыл бұрын

All good tips. I am going to shovel around it when it snows. I heard they make snow feet to raise it up. What does the hose do. I did not put one on because I figured it would drain off the slab. If the hose freezes what is the use of it?

@joeo1352 6 жыл бұрын

Looks great .

@doublewide6 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the support.

@marcinose 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Burying the fluid line will probably rot the line out sooner than you would like, unless you live in a desert region.

@nikolayignatiev375 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@pedroserenini3551 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, would it be possible to install the outside unit in a spot higher than the inside unit or would that make the system not as efficient?

@christopherrunning4931 4 жыл бұрын

So I bought this unit, and the reason you don't have pressure coming out of the low side at 6:57 is because it all came out the high side when you took the high side cap off. I watched your video before I got mine and wanted to test this out when the unit arrived, and indeed, the lines and evaporator are all pressurized - or at least, they should be from the factory.

@ericthibault1421 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for those video... i just want to know how do you clean up the indoor unit ? it seams to be hard to go inside ! Thanks

@dirtyd9792 5 жыл бұрын

you. 2 just as good as 1, very well.

@sandysavard8030 3 жыл бұрын

Was wondering if the unit runs good the installation says the minimum should be 6 inches from ceiling. I also need to install one closer to the ceiling not sure if it will actually make a difference or effect the efficiency.

@001humperdink 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the accordion cover. I don’t see a link.

@danielwyka5408 4 жыл бұрын

Dudes doing HVAC with a Rolex on

@thomasdeshields9304 Жыл бұрын

Do you think it will be an issue in the future for digging a hole so close to the foundation? I’m thinking about doing the same technique as you but I’m worried about digging so close to my houses foundation since it’s an older home with a raised foundation

@lithiumlounge6731 3 жыл бұрын

I didn’t know u could bend copper line like that!!! I was a nervous 😩

@davidfeck2934 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of track is that to hide everything?

@matjow7340 2 жыл бұрын

How do you know where to drill the hole. There was no template included. Did you just eyeball it?

@gershamtennant2753 Жыл бұрын

Would it work in -30 degree Celsius?

@paulb2094 6 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thanks for taking the time to make it. I am also stuck between the Pioneer units and the Senville ones. Looking at 2 zones units. After much research I found that Pioneer costs a little less yet the installation manuals are the exact same for both brands. However, Senville does give more BTU with the outdoor condensor with the 2 zones units. Your video helped allot because Senville does not show that they include the wire, tape, and wall sleeve on their website and Pioneer does. What was your reason for going with Senville? Thanks!!!

@doublewide6 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Paul, it came down to price. I think these units are about the same in fact they use many of the same parts. I like the Toshiba compressor and the thicker lineset with the senville. It was 3/8 and 1/2". Also when I talked to the manufacturer they were really helpful, so I figured if there were any problems I would at least have someone to talk to.

@irone93 5 жыл бұрын

Considering burring my lines in the wall as I have a historic house

@bongban. 6 жыл бұрын

wow, great video, thanks you sharing!

@doublewide6 6 жыл бұрын

No problem.

@paysdhoward 4 жыл бұрын

No snow where you lives?

@danielwyka5408 4 жыл бұрын

@9:10 You dumped the drain line right at the foundation bro!

@miagui3785 Жыл бұрын

you don't show how to run the elec. line into the wall to the breaker box,

@richardmckrell4899 5 жыл бұрын

Another guy not using torque wrenches. Tylog is to ensure you get the correct seat when you torque the fittings.

@dh66 4 жыл бұрын

..and those lines were torqued at least 2-3 times more than required. double flare fittings should never be torqued that hard, ever.

@randolphwiggins6962 5 жыл бұрын

No heet is coming out of the system

@BrucesShop 6 жыл бұрын

Wow This is foreign to me. Nobody has Air Conditioning up here (maybe 1 in 50). We are 9 hours drive north of Helena Montana.

@nashguy207 6 жыл бұрын

Bruce its just the opposite here where I live maybe 1 in 50 don't have it. We get pretty warm down here in the summer and the humidity can make it feel even worse Yesterday it 96 here with a heat index (feel like temperature) was around 108 and there are parts of the country that are even hotter I have a little supplemental air off our central system in my basement(garage) were i work on my stuff the older I get the harder the heat is on me LOL and my wife says the same trhing.

@BrucesShop 6 жыл бұрын

When we have heat. Which we do it tends to have a bit less humidity. When there is both (humidity and heat we have a lot of seniors in distress. That is about 7 days a year. I have had 1 issue caused by that.

@douglasthompson2740 6 жыл бұрын

Works as a heater as well as a dehumidifier just as well as an air conditioner. Great to keep the rust off the tools. Depending on the SEER rating (a better measure is the COP rating which few manufacturers will give) they are at peak temperatures about 25% as costly as electric resistance heating which is the most efficient alternative. So win win. The only problem is how long a useful life they will have but as the price has been coming down that is becoming a mute point to some degree. Putting an 18K btu in my shop addition before winter here in coastal Alaska. Take care. Doug

@douglasthompson2740 6 жыл бұрын

PS: If you are running it year round the higher SEER rating becomes more important. The higher the SEER the more efficient the operation and greater the savings. Some are now at the 27 level (higher priced as well but the return in electric savings will pay in the long run). The various units can be better for one function over another and some do all equally well--pays to do your research for what your needs are.

@doublewide6 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, you said in your last video that is was 90*. I'm surprised.

@Myfiddles 10 ай бұрын

DO NOT USE THREAD SEALANT!. Sorry to be so loud but I worked at refrigeration systems for 47 years and I know what I am talking about. The refrigerant metering device in any refrigeration system has a pin hole opening that will freeze and or simply plug solid if even a very small drop of this sealant gets into the system. This can can cause very major repair problems. If you feel the need to lubricated your flare fittings use only a small amount of refrigerant oil.

@muk743 6 жыл бұрын

Looks good. But the additional line set you have is not a good Idea. The oils in the R410A will settle in the bottom of the coils. cut them shorter and re flare the ends and remove the additional R410A to accommodate a shorter line set. Just my opinion. Looks good though.

@doublewide6 6 жыл бұрын

That was the original plan, but you need to have at least a 10' lineset. The manufacturer said that by cerpentining it like I did it would be fine. I would have moved the outdoor unit down had I known the lineset needed to be at least 10'. Hopefullly, people can learn from my install and do their's correctly.

@Saltbox97 6 жыл бұрын

Easy to say remove some refrigerate but how do you know how much? Can’t just crack a line and hope for the best.

@antraciet 6 жыл бұрын

Not very easy, i saw and you are doing this on your own. Bending the copper is very critical. For this job, some knowledge is required. Look forword to see part 3.

@doublewide6 6 жыл бұрын

All in all, believe it or not this job was not too difficult. I just took my time and did a lot of research.

@MitchHowes 5 жыл бұрын

@@doublewide6 Thanks Bob. Getting ready to perform an install. Do you think I could bend the copper by hand as you have or is it SAFER to get a tubing bender? TIA