EASIEST Off Grid Air Conditioning Solution

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@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving Ай бұрын

❄ Check out Mr Cool DIY Air Conditioners here mrcooldiy.com/

@brianperry4754 29 күн бұрын

On your refrigerant lines you may want to make sure that your loops are horizontal and not vertical. The horizontal loops will minimize the chance of any oil pooling in the lines. Vertical should work, but when you build the cover, it may be a good play to make the loops horizontal. When you do make the cover, make sure to give it plenty of room to breathe. The heat pump will move cold to the outside and will need lots of vents and airflow.

@1MartinWaite 22 күн бұрын

Shame they don't supply anyone in the UK as I'd love to fit them in my bungalow.🫣

@popeye3305 29 күн бұрын

The movie was "Full Metal Jacket", Rifleman's Creed. I am a Retired USMC. Recruits were required to memorize it during my day. Semper Fi!

@robertn2813 27 күн бұрын

During my day too , OORAH ! R.I.P. GEN. RUPERTUS !!!

@robertn2813 27 күн бұрын

also , knowing the difference between the rifle and the gun , which one's for fightin' , and which one's for fun !!!!

@gunnyd9282 27 күн бұрын

Semper Gumby from a fellow jarhead.

@nancyrautmann1636 27 күн бұрын

And thank you for your service @popeye3305 :) This is my rifle, this is my gun....

@popeye3305 27 күн бұрын

@@robertn2813 Semper Fi brother..

@gudfarfar 29 күн бұрын

You know that this AC needs air to work, so you need to build a roof over it to make sure it works in winter time, under 2 meter of snow. It may also work as a heater if that function is there, and use way less power than electric heaters do.

@kermitfrog8340 29 күн бұрын

Marty your install was more pro than the pros, but then they don't have a Julie. Nice work.

@jamespayne8781 29 күн бұрын

Easy enough. Looks clean. I installed the EG4 solar direct unit. Same install process. Except for the solar array. But that’s just a disconnect for the DC and two MC4. Same pre charged line sets. It’s also plugged in to my off grid AC solar system but I limit my use to the times when the panels are in sunlight. Here in the desert southwest there’s a lot of days over a hundred degrees but the unit carries the load well enough. Works good as a heater as well though the hours of operation are limited. Still need another source of heat for the eighteen hours when there’s not enough sun. These kinds of units definitely make off grid more doable.

@alexgolzari 29 күн бұрын

Rifleman's Creed "There are many like it, but this one is mine"

@GreyfyreShelties 29 күн бұрын

THANK YOU for this video. I knew you'd film it precisely so those of us planning on installing one could experience the whole set up process. 🥰

@1MartinWaite 29 күн бұрын

There is loads of youtubers that were given a Mr cool and showed them DIY fitting it I Thomas this is the 5th time I've seen this installation by different KZfaq channels of course. 😂😂😂

@ronnieschwa2214 22 күн бұрын

Do not use expanding bolts in the concrete to close to the edge. Use tapcons.

@juliesummerfield9784 28 күн бұрын

We just bought a DIY Mr Cool System & it arrived last week. Can't wait to get it operational. Haven't started the install yet so this video is perfect timing timing! Thank you!

@OffgridwithJayandJen 29 күн бұрын

Wow....very nice set up. We just got our Mr. Cool unit yesterday and we are excited to install it too. NICE WORK guys 😊👍

@davidm.965 27 күн бұрын

Thank you for the video of the install. Job well done.

@AkweteyVivian 7 күн бұрын

Hi good teachers my name is William from Africa Ghana please am now learning this this job in Ghana because of you am pushing my job faster Thanks and God bless you bye

@longspr1 29 күн бұрын

OUTSTANDING

@genewileyopa 28 күн бұрын

Excellent job. Now to enjoy it.

@juwe9516 20 күн бұрын

Brilliant, concise, and easy to learn and take on the project adventure. Thank you.

@latifkarim7214 29 күн бұрын

Beautiful fixing 👌 👏 👍 ❤️.

@lorenmeyer5290 29 күн бұрын

Great job!

@mikejarvis7701 23 күн бұрын

I believe they say to put drain line at bottom of lines coming through wall so it will drain completely.

@IdahoEagle77 28 күн бұрын

1000 watts is a LOT for those of us with small solar systems. Would love to see how many hours it runs at 1000 watts during the summer :). Also... keep in mind.... that if you get the unit with Bluetooth... you are putting out some serious EMF waves. Very bad for your health.

@wallykramer7566 29 күн бұрын

When Marty and Julie are carrying the outdoor unit, Marty violated etiquette! Julie should not have to walk backwards nor keep lifting/holding the outdoor unit longer than Marty before setting it down. Where is your consideration!

@Amigatech 28 күн бұрын

When you drilled the hole through the wall, did you angle it down for the drain? Or was the instruction reading after that? :)

@russellwatters5891 29 күн бұрын

The movie was Full Metal Jacket, Riflemens Creed. Words to live and die by. I'm a firm believer in MrCool DIY units. I have 4 set ups. One in the garage here in Florida, 600 sq ft. One in cabin in north Florida, 400 sq ft. One in Missouri cabin, and Wisconsin, all very nice and low maintenance. 😊 They're the 12K units, 40 minute installs by professional exterminator..lol 😂😅 Love ya'll ❤️

@willwipf7030 29 күн бұрын

I'll be calling y'all on my next diy,you do such great work,be sure to let me know when is good time for you 😊😊

@greenflintriver 29 күн бұрын

Full metal jacket! Love you guys 😊

@barryhoneycutt3894 29 күн бұрын

Nice Unit

@user-rn9ge8pk5y 28 күн бұрын

Take pieces of angle for hold downs and bolt them into the side of the pad.

@synergyelectric4074 23 күн бұрын

Nice Job you two! I recently just did this myself and the install went perfect. Nice "Leftist Tears" cup! 😆👍

@questateyahoo 23 күн бұрын

As I’m just watching (not all the way through yet) . As I’m watching you guys set the inside unit. I’m wondering do you really want the outside line running down the window view? But after watching. You did a great job. Looks good. I was afraid to bend my lines to much.

@randypyatt5649 29 күн бұрын

Looking good guys way to go awesome.

@Chris-bn1bn 21 күн бұрын

Yep, that's right. Awsome film!

@waderue 29 күн бұрын

I really want mr cool ac system for my house also and i know there is extra line but all the one i have seen put in they are all that way, So nice build and great job and have a great weekend

@ThePyramidone 29 күн бұрын

"This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine..." Jarhead: starring Jake Gyllenhaal and "Full Metal Jacket" starring R. Lee Ermey. Not to be confused with the 1957 movie "The D.I." starring Jack Webb where the M1 Rifle description is recited.

@clarencewiles963 29 күн бұрын

Good job. It’s quiet and the amps are so low. 😊😊

@Off-gridPA 14 күн бұрын

Very nice!

@basiaboy 11 күн бұрын

Supposed to slightly tilt mounting bracket toward condensation drain

@chrisnordby4851 28 күн бұрын

Your cat is photogenic getting in the shot before video ended.

@asusarkano9640 28 күн бұрын

Have a cool day 🎉

@bishopkinlyside8477 29 күн бұрын

Hi Marty, man and Jules man that’s only my opinion and I know doesn’t count for much when I got my air conditioning installed here in Australia. The air conditioning installer said it is better to install on off the ground otherwise when they’re on in your whipper snipping and mowing around them, and even daily use, they will get a whole heap of dirt inside and where you live you’ll get covered in snow , anyway, you know what you’re doing maaaaaaaaaaan , from Australia maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan

@aday1637 25 күн бұрын

If you want a true solar mini split go with EG4 which has ability to run directly off solar panel with grid back up. It has a grid limiter on it to give priority to solar first and grid only if needed.

@pinschrunner 22 күн бұрын

About every 5 years, our 4" concrete pool pump pad and ac concrete pads work themselves down to be even with the dirt. Now with installations, I raise them up 2', even if it , means 24" blocks put together and stacked. Foresight is everything

@edwardseth1230 27 күн бұрын

Careful abouty the foam on the pipes.. Birds love to chew on e'm to make their Nests... if you ever hear.. a constant pick pick pick sound behind the inner unit.. that means there is a bird trying to chew your pipe foam.. the loss of foam will not hinder any cooling.. but.. in the long run.. your brass pipes will heat up.. cause there is no foam between the pipe and the sun.

@northernliving2387 29 күн бұрын

Yes, Josh and Erin from Wild and Wonderful off grid has 3 of those systems on there solar system.

@johnjaco5544 27 күн бұрын

Doesn't get that hot,for that long To justify air conditioning.

@tracy419 23 күн бұрын

Good for you

@TagiukGold 22 күн бұрын

I suggest raising the outdoor unit off the pad, on rails. I'm concerned about dirt and plants being pulled in.

@danfitzpatrick4112 26 күн бұрын

I've seen these really freeze up when not installed off the ground away from snow.. Hope you don't have any problems in the winter! Nice units though for sure!

@Scott-mg4dy 29 күн бұрын

Full Metal Jacket

@brianstark1314 29 күн бұрын

Thanks for a cool video

@awesome263316 11 күн бұрын

Put strutt on the pad. You can put your holes closer to the center of the pad

@wildoutrudeboy 28 күн бұрын

The outdoor unit should have more space between the bottom and the base whenever it leaks during condensation in heat mode.

@johnlangworthy1464 29 күн бұрын

From basic training "this weapon is mine, there are many like it but this one is mine".

@Liberty-Grunt 28 күн бұрын

Any concern about snow clearance? I would be more than glad to share pictures of my installation in our 4-season gazebo in northern, IL. All the best. :)

@aringraveshvac9670 19 күн бұрын

Those bolt holes are for mounting it on the wall on the bracket it's not required to bolt it to the pad

@mtnshooter2487 28 күн бұрын

oh, ok , its not a block of ice and a fan ? BTW, R lee used to live down the street.

@eduardonieto2355 28 күн бұрын

That is cool my friends.👏👍🇺🇲

@kristensengonecamping1804 29 күн бұрын

Best war movie ever, Full Metal jacket, and best soundtrack also

@danielthorpe7413 29 күн бұрын

Lol, I would like to see you use that hole saw without a drill. Sorry, I had to say it.

@kabaFouji 23 сағат бұрын

Inverter AC are popular in South Asian countries. Like India Pakistan even in Afghanistan. Due to electricity crisis. Majority of people have them.

@kdlange6052 28 күн бұрын

Just curious why you put the compressor right under your window

@ssoffshore5111 21 күн бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. I probably would've elevated it more and placed it towards the center of the house so it wasn't under the windows with the plumbing coming out the opposite side. Came out nice though.

@goodwillcriminals117 28 күн бұрын

Be sure to keep a copy of the receipt from the purchase with the book. Write the purchase date and price on the book so if a warranty issue comes up you are not hunting all over for that information. This is a big deduction item for your taxes.

@mcspaddencw 6 күн бұрын

Full metal jacket as well as a lot of other movies cause it's something that was still being used in Basic training in 1994

@frayen-gm6db 21 күн бұрын

PERFECT👍👍👍👍

@waderue 29 күн бұрын

that is saying is off of full metal jacket and goes this is my rifle this my gun, many are like it but this one is mine

@stanthur88 19 күн бұрын

there are many like it, but this one is mine"............Semper Fi !!

@roytaylor4578 9 күн бұрын

Full Metal Jacket!

@tristanarnoux1946 27 күн бұрын

Very nice job as always, and the house looks nice! It's just a bit of a missed opportunity maybe that you guys did not run air pipes through the walls to get central AC, and did not run electricity to power up your security cams, any regrets?

@ButchB1000 26 күн бұрын

Semper Fi!

@akos127 28 күн бұрын

Hi guys, love the progress in you mention! Martin, did you come to a decision how you going to make the motorcycle ride video(s)? It would be great if you could cover some riding whenever, in part of the usual building videos and when you go for the tour, make full bike riding coverage but don't make them too short, I rather watch most of everything. Do you know itchyboots? Noraly riding for the sixth or so season now? She got hurt in the last video in Africa. Well, I am enjoying both, building and bike videos.

@jimthvac100 22 күн бұрын

I am assuming that is a heat pump, unlike an air conditioner It needs to be off the ground to prevent snow accumulation from plugging up the coil when used in heating mode in winter time.

@punjabseth260 27 күн бұрын

Nice

@jimthvac100 22 күн бұрын

How did you bend that piece in the upper right corner (90degrees) without kinking the larger line? the small liquid line would not be a problem but normally one would need a refrigerant line tube bender to bend that without kinking it.

@iowac 20 күн бұрын

Thought it was direct to solar, got excited.

@MikeZMonroe 26 күн бұрын

Hmmm. Lots of work to clean out the garage but no cars in garage?

@unitedstatesdale 21 күн бұрын

Dang You Two !!! I charge $1500.00 to install these. I hope none of my customers see this 😊

@brianpulstsr8680 29 күн бұрын

FMJ

@harrygreen6935 29 күн бұрын

Semper Fi Marty.

@user-rs6zi5dx4n 27 күн бұрын

Yes they give you two His and Hers , Left and Right handed but my best is one Standard and the other Metric.

@nathanbloechl5609 26 күн бұрын

Great video. How many amps can your battery back ups provide? I install hvac units for a living and regular split systems pull so many amps upon start up it makes me wonder if one of those would be possible on an off the grid system. Obviously mini splits use way less starting amps.

@ssoffshore5111 21 күн бұрын

Most systems would need a soft-start installed, and still require a pretty beefy inverter. Mini-splits are NP though.

@djjennen 22 күн бұрын

Just wondering why you didn't run the lines down between the windows?

@garybensel6680 29 күн бұрын

Are you going to use it as a heater also? If you are you better mount that condenser way higher off the ground to clear the snow.

@Mr.S7R4WM4N 29 күн бұрын

Yes it Full Metal!

@jayrubino4855 22 күн бұрын

Yep, Full Metal Jacket.

@iowac 20 күн бұрын

You said BACON hot, wheres the bacon???! 😂

@davidarcaris7500 29 күн бұрын

Full Metal jacket!

@Mr.S7R4WM4N 29 күн бұрын

Love that flannel shirt is it on Amazon?

@DashiellParr411 29 күн бұрын

Love your videos. I also quote movies that I have to remind people I watch before I was a Christian!

@57monoshock 29 күн бұрын

Cool Man.

@razorgarf 29 күн бұрын

nice mug :)

@christopherzweerink176 28 күн бұрын

The move is full metal jackets.

@RB9522 29 күн бұрын

The quote is from FULL METAL JACKET.

@ripcord895 29 күн бұрын

That is from the movie Full Metal Jacket, "There are many like it, but this one is mine!"

@hanzon 29 күн бұрын

I didn't see you check for coolant or bleed the system.

@WWolverine84 29 күн бұрын

Yes, Full Metal Jacket

@robertwrede7843 29 күн бұрын

Can you say foam?

@Idahoprepper71 29 күн бұрын

You got a right hand and a left hand wrench 😂.

@loucinci3922 29 күн бұрын

Was that 4 amps per leg?

@1MartinWaite 29 күн бұрын

Marty there aren't his & hers it metric and imperial lol hahahahaha. 😂😂😂😂

@aringraveshvac9670 19 күн бұрын

I hope you put a drain attachment and don't drain that thing inside the line hide..

@cb4874 29 күн бұрын

Full metal jacket!….

@stevenclay759 29 күн бұрын

This is not solor powered. EG4 is solor powered.

@kdlange6052 28 күн бұрын

His whole house is solar / battery powered

@PeeWeeHenson 29 күн бұрын

CAN MY WIFE AND I GET A TOUR OUR NEXT TRIP TO NORTH IDAHO? I'M INTRIGUED.