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Steve August 16th 07 04:40 AM

Installation of a Ductless Mini-Split System?
 
I want to install a ductless mini-split system in my garage/workshop, so
I called one of the local HVAC companies to get a quote. I started to
tell the girl who answered the phone what I wanted, and she said, "Oh,
we don't install ductless mini-split systems." I asked her why, and she
said she didn't know.

What I really need is someone to do the charging for me - I can do the
physical installation. So how do I find somebody who's got the EPA
certification?

--Steve

No Name August 16th 07 05:12 AM

Installation of a Ductless Mini-Split System?
 

"Steve" wrote in message
...
I want to install a ductless mini-split system in my garage/workshop, so
I called one of the local HVAC companies to get a quote. I started to
tell the girl who answered the phone what I wanted, and she said, "Oh,
we don't install ductless mini-split systems." I asked her why, and she
said she didn't know.

What I really need is someone to do the charging for me - I can do the
physical installation. So how do I find somebody who's got the EPA
certification?

--Steve



Why don't you call a couple of HVAC companies and locate one that will
install them?
That way, you'll have someone to complete the job and have a warranty to
boot.



RBM August 16th 07 12:08 PM

Installation of a Ductless Mini-Split System?
 
Check out the new split units made by LG. The only electrical connection to
the blower unit is a four wire thermostat cable from the condenser. So
simple and works great



"Steve" wrote in message
...
I want to install a ductless mini-split system in my garage/workshop, so I
called one of the local HVAC companies to get a quote. I started to tell
the girl who answered the phone what I wanted, and she said, "Oh, we don't
install ductless mini-split systems." I asked her why, and she said she
didn't know.

What I really need is someone to do the charging for me - I can do the
physical installation. So how do I find somebody who's got the EPA
certification?

--Steve




Moe Jones August 16th 07 02:20 PM

Installation of a Ductless Mini-Split System?
 
kjpro @ usenet.com wrote:
"Steve" wrote in message
...
I want to install a ductless mini-split system in my
garage/workshop, so I called one of the local HVAC companies to get
a quote. I started to tell the girl who answered the phone what I
wanted, and she said, "Oh, we don't install ductless mini-split
systems." I asked her why, and she said she didn't know.

What I really need is someone to do the charging for me - I can do
the physical installation. So how do I find somebody who's got the
EPA certification?

--Steve



Why don't you call a couple of HVAC companies and locate one that will
install them?
That way, you'll have someone to complete the job and have a warranty
to boot.


I agree, so should be able to find a HVAC company to install the system.

A couple of years ago I replaced one and I messed up by not reading the
instructions.

On that system you had to insulate the liquid line because they used it as a
metering device so the liquid line would sweat and it was dripping water
inside the space. :-(

--
Moe Jones
HVAC Service Technician
Energy Equalizers Inc.
Houston, Texas
www.EnergyEqualizers.com



No Name August 16th 07 04:26 PM

Installation of a Ductless Mini-Split System?
 

"Moe Jones" wrote in message
...
kjpro @ usenet.com wrote:
"Steve" wrote in message
...
I want to install a ductless mini-split system in my
garage/workshop, so I called one of the local HVAC companies to get
a quote. I started to tell the girl who answered the phone what I
wanted, and she said, "Oh, we don't install ductless mini-split
systems." I asked her why, and she said she didn't know.

What I really need is someone to do the charging for me - I can do
the physical installation. So how do I find somebody who's got the
EPA certification?

--Steve



Why don't you call a couple of HVAC companies and locate one that will
install them?
That way, you'll have someone to complete the job and have a warranty
to boot.


I agree, so should be able to find a HVAC company to install the system.

A couple of years ago I replaced one and I messed up by not reading the
instructions.

On that system you had to insulate the liquid line because they used it as

a
metering device so the liquid line would sweat and it was dripping water
inside the space. :-(



Yep, they are a little different. :-)



No Name August 17th 07 04:24 PM

Installation of a Ductless Mini-Split System?
 

"Clark" wrote in message
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"Moe Jones" wrote in message
...
kjpro @ usenet.com wrote:
"Steve" wrote in message
...
I want to install a ductless mini-split system in my
garage/workshop, so I called one of the local HVAC companies to get
a quote. I started to tell the girl who answered the phone what I
wanted, and she said, "Oh, we don't install ductless mini-split
systems." I asked her why, and she said she didn't know.

What I really need is someone to do the charging for me - I can do
the physical installation. So how do I find somebody who's got the
EPA certification?

--Steve


Why don't you call a couple of HVAC companies and locate one that

will
install them?
That way, you'll have someone to complete the job and have a warranty
to boot.

I agree, so should be able to find a HVAC company to install the

system.

A couple of years ago I replaced one and I messed up by not reading the
instructions.

On that system you had to insulate the liquid line because they used it

as
a
metering device so the liquid line would sweat and it was dripping

water
inside the space. :-(



Yep, they are a little different. :-)

The liquid line sweating would be more than a little different...



Why?
(All they did was move the metering device)




yourname August 17th 07 04:34 PM

Installation of a Ductless Mini-Split System?
 
Steve wrote:
I want to install a ductless mini-split system in my garage/workshop, so
I called one of the local HVAC companies to get a quote. I started to
tell the girl who answered the phone what I wanted, and she said, "Oh,
we don't install ductless mini-split systems." I asked her why, and she
said she didn't know.

What I really need is someone to do the charging for me - I can do the
physical installation. So how do I find somebody who's got the EPA
certification?

--Steve



Call around, ask friends, I found a friend of a friend who came out,
evacuated, pressure tested and checked the temp differential on mine for
a hundred bucks. He was happy not to have to do carpentry.


No Name August 17th 07 07:07 PM

Installation of a Ductless Mini-Split System?
 

"Clark" wrote in message
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"Moe Jones" wrote in message
...
kjpro @ usenet.com wrote:
"Steve" wrote in message
...
I want to install a ductless mini-split system in my
garage/workshop, so I called one of the local HVAC companies to

get
a quote. I started to tell the girl who answered the phone what

I
wanted, and she said, "Oh, we don't install ductless mini-split
systems." I asked her why, and she said she didn't know.

What I really need is someone to do the charging for me - I can

do
the physical installation. So how do I find somebody who's got

the
EPA certification?

--Steve


Why don't you call a couple of HVAC companies and locate one that

will
install them?
That way, you'll have someone to complete the job and have a

warranty
to boot.

I agree, so should be able to find a HVAC company to install the

system.

A couple of years ago I replaced one and I messed up by not reading

the
instructions.

On that system you had to insulate the liquid line because they used

it
as
a
metering device so the liquid line would sweat and it was dripping

water
inside the space. :-(


Yep, they are a little different. :-)

The liquid line sweating would be more than a little different...



Why?
(All they did was move the metering device)


If it's liquid, it's not going to be sweating...



No ****...


Obviously if it is sweating then it's already expanded to some degree.



You're a genius...

Now, I say again... the mini-splits are a little different.
That FACT hasn't changed from the last time I posted it.



No Name August 18th 07 07:02 AM

Installation of a Ductless Mini-Split System?
 

"Clark" wrote in message
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"Moe Jones" wrote in message
...
kjpro @ usenet.com wrote:
"Steve" wrote in message
...
I want to install a ductless mini-split system in my
garage/workshop, so I called one of the local HVAC companies

to
get
a quote. I started to tell the girl who answered the phone

what
I
wanted, and she said, "Oh, we don't install ductless

mini-split
systems." I asked her why, and she said she didn't know.

What I really need is someone to do the charging for me - I

can
do
the physical installation. So how do I find somebody who's

got
the
EPA certification?

--Steve


Why don't you call a couple of HVAC companies and locate one

that
will
install them?
That way, you'll have someone to complete the job and have a
warranty
to boot.

I agree, so should be able to find a HVAC company to install the
system.

A couple of years ago I replaced one and I messed up by not

reading
the
instructions.

On that system you had to insulate the liquid line because they

used
it
as
a
metering device so the liquid line would sweat and it was

dripping
water
inside the space. :-(


Yep, they are a little different. :-)

The liquid line sweating would be more than a little different...


Why?
(All they did was move the metering device)

If it's liquid, it's not going to be sweating...



No ****...


Obviously if it is sweating then it's already expanded to some degree.



You're a genius...

Now, I say again... the mini-splits are a little different.
That FACT hasn't changed from the last time I posted it.



I'm a genius and I can tell that you suffer from a recto-cranial

inversion.
How's that grab ya?



I see, most people do try and change the subject, when they are losing the
current one.



No Name August 18th 07 07:04 AM

Installation of a Ductless Mini-Split System?
 

"yourname" wrote in message news:Jdjxi.6$5y3.2@trndny07...
Steve wrote:
I want to install a ductless mini-split system in my garage/workshop, so
I called one of the local HVAC companies to get a quote. I started to
tell the girl who answered the phone what I wanted, and she said, "Oh,
we don't install ductless mini-split systems." I asked her why, and she
said she didn't know.

What I really need is someone to do the charging for me - I can do the
physical installation. So how do I find somebody who's got the EPA
certification?

--Steve



Call around, ask friends, I found a friend of a friend who came out,
evacuated, pressure tested and checked the temp differential on mine for
a hundred bucks. He was happy not to have to do carpentry.



A hundred dollars???

What instrument did he use to know when to shut the vacuum pump off?



No Name August 18th 07 05:18 PM

Installation of a Ductless Mini-Split System?
 

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"Moe Jones" wrote in message
...
kjpro @ usenet.com wrote:
"Steve" wrote in message
...
I want to install a ductless mini-split system in my
garage/workshop, so I called one of the local HVAC

companies
to
get
a quote. I started to tell the girl who answered the phone
what
I
wanted, and she said, "Oh, we don't install ductless

mini-split
systems." I asked her why, and she said she didn't know.

What I really need is someone to do the charging for me - I

can
do
the physical installation. So how do I find somebody who's

got
the
EPA certification?

--Steve


Why don't you call a couple of HVAC companies and locate one
that
will
install them?
That way, you'll have someone to complete the job and have a
warranty
to boot.

I agree, so should be able to find a HVAC company to install

the
system.

A couple of years ago I replaced one and I messed up by not
reading
the
instructions.

On that system you had to insulate the liquid line because

they
used
it
as
a
metering device so the liquid line would sweat and it was

dripping
water
inside the space. :-(


Yep, they are a little different. :-)

The liquid line sweating would be more than a little different...


Why?
(All they did was move the metering device)

If it's liquid, it's not going to be sweating...


No ****...


Obviously if it is sweating then it's already expanded to some

degree.


You're a genius...

Now, I say again... the mini-splits are a little different.
That FACT hasn't changed from the last time I posted it.



I'm a genius and I can tell that you suffer from a recto-cranial

inversion.
How's that grab ya?



I see, most people do try and change the subject, when they are losing

the
current one.

No son, I didn't change the subject. I pointed out that your reply
exhibited symptoms that conclusively demonstrate that your head is firmly
up your ass. Pull it out, wipe the **** out of your eyes and look around a
bit. Perhaps you'll realize that your opinions and statements aren't that
wonderful. Then again, perhaps your aren't equiped to understand that.



The fact that you're not competent enough to understand my post, really
doesn't account for anything.



Zyp August 18th 07 09:31 PM

Installation of a Ductless Mini-Split System?
 
Clark wrote:
kjpro @ usenet.com wrote in news:d20de$46c71bc9$9440c41e$32431
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"Clark" wrote in message
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"Clark" wrote in message
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"Clark" wrote in message
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"Clark" wrote in message
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"Moe Jones" wrote in message
...
kjpro @ usenet.com wrote:
"Steve" wrote in message
...
I want to install a ductless mini-split system in my
garage/workshop, so I called one of the local HVAC

companies
to
get
a quote. I started to tell the girl who answered the

phone
what
I
wanted, and she said, "Oh, we don't install ductless
mini-split systems." I asked her why, and she said she
didn't know.

What I really need is someone to do the charging for me -

I
can
do
the physical installation. So how do I find somebody

who's
got
the
EPA certification?

--Steve


Why don't you call a couple of HVAC companies and locate

one
that
will
install them?
That way, you'll have someone to complete the job and have
a warranty to boot.

I agree, so should be able to find a HVAC company to
install the system.

A couple of years ago I replaced one and I messed up by not
reading the instructions.

On that system you had to insulate the liquid line because

they
used
it
as
a
metering device so the liquid line would sweat and it was
dripping water inside the space. :-(


Yep, they are a little different. :-)

The liquid line sweating would be more than a little
different...


Why?
(All they did was move the metering device)

If it's liquid, it's not going to be sweating...


No ****...


Obviously if it is sweating then it's already expanded to some
degree.


You're a genius...

Now, I say again... the mini-splits are a little different.
That FACT hasn't changed from the last time I posted it.



I'm a genius and I can tell that you suffer from a recto-cranial
inversion. How's that grab ya?


I see, most people do try and change the subject, when they are
losing the current one.

No son, I didn't change the subject. I pointed out that your reply
exhibited symptoms that conclusively demonstrate that your head is
firmly up your ass. Pull it out, wipe the **** out of your eyes and
look around a bit. Perhaps you'll realize that your opinions and
statements aren't that wonderful. Then again, perhaps your aren't
equiped to understand that.



The fact that you're not competent enough to understand my post,
really doesn't account for anything.


Son, you aren't even close to being qualified to assess my
competency. You didn't even know why a liquid line sweating would be
impossible and had to ask. I've already told you once but here it is
again: it isn't liquid if it's sweating. It's already been expanded,
e.g. it's gas.

No run on back to alt.hvac where your head-n-ass syndrome is accepted
behavior.


--
---
there should be a "sig" here


Ok, I've waited long enough.

CLARK: You obviously [are NOT a GENIUS}. If you were, you would have
listened closely to kjpro and learned.

Mini - splits are not that much different than most refrigeration units
except that the moved the metering device from the indoor section to the
outdoor section. Both lines are basically an extended evaporator and need
to be insulated and insulated seperately. If you were a genius [you stated
it as a fact] you would have know this. But it is YOU who has his head
firmly planted where the sun don't shine!

The original poster is too cheap to have an HVAC person come, install and
charge the system per Mfg.'s instruction. Most competent HVAC companies
can't survive on labor charges alone, and need to sell products and
services. [We have overhead costs that can not be supported by just labor
income.] Besides, if the mini-split failes, the O.P. is going to expect the
HVAC person to come out, diagnose the problem for free when there wasn't any
profit left for a warranty.

So CLARK, go find some hairy hole and crawl back from where you came.

--
Zyp



No Name August 18th 07 10:13 PM

Installation of a Ductless Mini-Split System?
 

"Clark" wrote in message
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"Moe Jones" wrote in message
...
kjpro @ usenet.com wrote:
"Steve" wrote in message
...
I want to install a ductless mini-split system in my
garage/workshop, so I called one of the local HVAC

companies
to
get
a quote. I started to tell the girl who answered the

phone
what
I
wanted, and she said, "Oh, we don't install ductless
mini-split
systems." I asked her why, and she said she didn't

know.

What I really need is someone to do the charging for

me -
I
can
do
the physical installation. So how do I find somebody

who's
got
the
EPA certification?

--Steve


Why don't you call a couple of HVAC companies and locate

one
that
will
install them?
That way, you'll have someone to complete the job and

have
a
warranty
to boot.

I agree, so should be able to find a HVAC company to

install
the
system.

A couple of years ago I replaced one and I messed up by not
reading
the
instructions.

On that system you had to insulate the liquid line because

they
used
it
as
a
metering device so the liquid line would sweat and it was
dripping
water
inside the space. :-(


Yep, they are a little different. :-)

The liquid line sweating would be more than a little

different...


Why?
(All they did was move the metering device)

If it's liquid, it's not going to be sweating...


No ****...


Obviously if it is sweating then it's already expanded to some
degree.


You're a genius...

Now, I say again... the mini-splits are a little different.
That FACT hasn't changed from the last time I posted it.



I'm a genius and I can tell that you suffer from a recto-cranial
inversion.
How's that grab ya?


I see, most people do try and change the subject, when they are

losing
the
current one.

No son, I didn't change the subject. I pointed out that your reply
exhibited symptoms that conclusively demonstrate that your head is

firmly
up your ass. Pull it out, wipe the **** out of your eyes and look

around
a
bit. Perhaps you'll realize that your opinions and statements aren't

that
wonderful. Then again, perhaps your aren't equiped to understand that.



The fact that you're not competent enough to understand my post, really
doesn't account for anything.


Son, you aren't even close to being qualified to assess my competency. You
didn't even know why a liquid line sweating would be impossible and had to
ask. I've already told you once but here it is again: it isn't liquid if
it's sweating. It's already been expanded, e.g. it's gas.

No run on back to alt.hvac where your head-n-ass syndrome is accepted
behavior.



Hey Dip****,

Have you ever worked on a mini-split?
Have you had any training on mini-split systems?

I already know the answer, so pay attention...

I never said the LL was sweating. But most competent HVAC technicians
understood what Moe Jones was talking about. I'm sorry it went right over
your head!
Here, let me explain it to ya, Lucy.

Most residential split systems have a LL (small) and a SL (larger).
Normally, the only one that's insulated is the SL. However, there are
situations where the LL will be insulated.

Now, when you come to mini-splits. They have the same two copper lines
(smaller and larger). However, since the metering device is in the outdoor
unit by the service valve, both lines will sweat. This requires both lines
to be insulated.

This is a little different than the normal residential split system
----- Just like I already stated TWICE.

Now, do you understand this?

And if your comeback is "I know HVAC", then please tell me another
difference between a normal split and a mini split.
Otherwise, STFU and learn something before spouting off to someone with more
competence than you could even dream of having.





No Name August 18th 07 11:27 PM

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"Clark" wrote in message
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Clark wrote:
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"Moe Jones" wrote in message
...
kjpro @ usenet.com wrote:
"Steve" wrote in message
...
I want to install a ductless mini-split system in my
garage/workshop, so I called one of the local HVAC
companies
to
get
a quote. I started to tell the girl who answered the
phone
what
I
wanted, and she said, "Oh, we don't install ductless
mini-split systems." I asked her why, and she said she
didn't know.

What I really need is someone to do the charging for me -
I
can
do
the physical installation. So how do I find somebody
who's
got
the
EPA certification?

--Steve


Why don't you call a couple of HVAC companies and locate
one
that
will
install them?
That way, you'll have someone to complete the job and have
a warranty to boot.

I agree, so should be able to find a HVAC company to
install the system.

A couple of years ago I replaced one and I messed up by not
reading the instructions.

On that system you had to insulate the liquid line because
they
used
it
as
a
metering device so the liquid line would sweat and it was
dripping water inside the space. :-(


Yep, they are a little different. :-)

The liquid line sweating would be more than a little
different...


Why?
(All they did was move the metering device)

If it's liquid, it's not going to be sweating...


No ****...


Obviously if it is sweating then it's already expanded to some
degree.


You're a genius...

Now, I say again... the mini-splits are a little different.
That FACT hasn't changed from the last time I posted it.



I'm a genius and I can tell that you suffer from a recto-cranial
inversion. How's that grab ya?


I see, most people do try and change the subject, when they are
losing the current one.

No son, I didn't change the subject. I pointed out that your reply
exhibited symptoms that conclusively demonstrate that your head is
firmly up your ass. Pull it out, wipe the **** out of your eyes and
look around a bit. Perhaps you'll realize that your opinions and
statements aren't that wonderful. Then again, perhaps your aren't
equiped to understand that.


The fact that you're not competent enough to understand my post,
really doesn't account for anything.

Son, you aren't even close to being qualified to assess my
competency. You didn't even know why a liquid line sweating would be
impossible and had to ask. I've already told you once but here it is
again: it isn't liquid if it's sweating. It's already been expanded,
e.g. it's gas.

No run on back to alt.hvac where your head-n-ass syndrome is accepted
behavior.


--
---
there should be a "sig" here


Ok, I've waited long enough.

CLARK: You obviously [are NOT a GENIUS}. If you were, you would have
listened closely to kjpro and learned.


If kjpro had a point I'd listen. He chose to insult me so he gets the
education. Sorry but you really shouldn't butt in.



You started this whole mess, when you couldn't comprehend a simple
statement. Go back and you'll see you posted to me first, ASSHOLE!!!!



No Name August 18th 07 11:29 PM

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kjpro @ usenet.com wrote:
"Steve" wrote in message
...
I want to install a ductless mini-split system in my
garage/workshop, so I called one of the local HVAC
companies
to
get
a quote. I started to tell the girl who answered the
phone
what
I
wanted, and she said, "Oh, we don't install ductless
mini-split
systems." I asked her why, and she said she didn't

know.

What I really need is someone to do the charging for

me -
I
can
do
the physical installation. So how do I find somebody
who's
got
the
EPA certification?

--Steve


Why don't you call a couple of HVAC companies and
locate
one
that
will
install them?
That way, you'll have someone to complete the job and

have
a
warranty
to boot.

I agree, so should be able to find a HVAC company to

install
the
system.

A couple of years ago I replaced one and I messed up by
not
reading
the
instructions.

On that system you had to insulate the liquid line
because
they
used
it
as
a
metering device so the liquid line would sweat and it
was
dripping
water
inside the space. :-(


Yep, they are a little different. :-)

The liquid line sweating would be more than a little
different...


Why?
(All they did was move the metering device)

If it's liquid, it's not going to be sweating...


No ****...


Obviously if it is sweating then it's already expanded to some
degree.


You're a genius...

Now, I say again... the mini-splits are a little different.
That FACT hasn't changed from the last time I posted it.



I'm a genius and I can tell that you suffer from a recto-cranial
inversion.
How's that grab ya?


I see, most people do try and change the subject, when they are

losing
the
current one.

No son, I didn't change the subject. I pointed out that your reply
exhibited symptoms that conclusively demonstrate that your head is
firmly
up your ass. Pull it out, wipe the **** out of your eyes and look

around
a
bit. Perhaps you'll realize that your opinions and statements aren't
that
wonderful. Then again, perhaps your aren't equiped to understand
that.


The fact that you're not competent enough to understand my post,
really doesn't account for anything.

Son, you aren't even close to being qualified to assess my competency.
You didn't even know why a liquid line sweating would be impossible and
had to ask. I've already told you once but here it is again: it isn't
liquid if it's sweating. It's already been expanded, e.g. it's gas.

No run on back to alt.hvac where your head-n-ass syndrome is accepted
behavior.



Hey Dip****,

Have you ever worked on a mini-split?
Have you had any training on mini-split systems?

I already know the answer, so pay attention...

I never said the LL was sweating.


Yes, you did. What do you hope to gain by telling lies?




Then post it for all to see.... I won't be waiting, as I NEVER said that,
Asshole!



Most residential split systems have a LL (small) and a SL (larger).
Normally, the only one that's insulated is the SL. However, there are
situations where the LL will be insulated.

Now, when you come to mini-splits. They have the same two copper lines
(smaller and larger). However, since the metering device is in the
outdoor unit by the service valve, both lines will sweat. This requires
both lines to be insulated.

This is a little different than the normal residential split system
----- Just like I already stated TWICE.

Now, do you understand this?

And if your comeback is "I know HVAC", then please tell me another
difference between a normal split and a mini split.
Otherwise, STFU and learn something before spouting off to someone with
more competence than you could even dream of having.


Son you still don't get it do you? If it is sweating it is not a liquid
line. Why do you insist on calling it one?




Again, where did I say it was a LL on the mini-split?

Get a clue, Dip****!


Now pull your head out of your anal orfice and admit that your terminology
doesn't describe the physical system.



You better get some more training, your incompetence is showing.




Zyp August 19th 07 12:49 AM

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"Steve" wrote in message
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I want to install a ductless mini-split system in my
garage/workshop, so I called one of the local HVAC
companies
to
get
a quote. I started to tell the girl who answered the
phone
what
I
wanted, and she said, "Oh, we don't install ductless
mini-split systems." I asked her why, and she said she
didn't know.

What I really need is someone to do the charging for

me -
I
can
do
the physical installation. So how do I find somebody
who's
got
the
EPA certification?

--Steve


Why don't you call a couple of HVAC companies and
locate
one
that
will
install them?
That way, you'll have someone to complete the job and

have
a
warranty
to boot.

I agree, so should be able to find a HVAC company to

install
the
system.

A couple of years ago I replaced one and I messed up by
not reading the
instructions.

On that system you had to insulate the liquid line
because
they
used
it
as
a
metering device so the liquid line would sweat and it
was dripping water
inside the space. :-(


Yep, they are a little different. :-)

The liquid line sweating would be more than a little
different...


Why?
(All they did was move the metering device)

If it's liquid, it's not going to be sweating...


No ****...


Obviously if it is sweating then it's already expanded to
some degree.


You're a genius...

Now, I say again... the mini-splits are a little different.
That FACT hasn't changed from the last time I posted it.



I'm a genius and I can tell that you suffer from a
recto-cranial inversion. How's that grab ya?


I see, most people do try and change the subject, when they are
losing the current one.

No son, I didn't change the subject. I pointed out that your reply
exhibited symptoms that conclusively demonstrate that your head
is firmly up your ass. Pull it out, wipe the **** out of your
eyes and look around a bit. Perhaps you'll realize that your
opinions and statements aren't that wonderful. Then again,
perhaps your aren't equiped to understand that.


The fact that you're not competent enough to understand my post,
really doesn't account for anything.

Son, you aren't even close to being qualified to assess my
competency. You didn't even know why a liquid line sweating would
be impossible and had to ask. I've already told you once but here
it is again: it isn't liquid if it's sweating. It's already been
expanded, e.g. it's gas.

No run on back to alt.hvac where your head-n-ass syndrome is
accepted behavior.



Hey Dip****,

Have you ever worked on a mini-split?
Have you had any training on mini-split systems?

I already know the answer, so pay attention...

I never said the LL was sweating.


Yes, you did. What do you hope to gain by telling lies?


Most residential split systems have a LL (small) and a SL (larger).
Normally, the only one that's insulated is the SL. However, there are
situations where the LL will be insulated.

Now, when you come to mini-splits. They have the same two copper
lines (smaller and larger). However, since the metering device is in
the outdoor unit by the service valve, both lines will sweat. This
requires both lines to be insulated.

This is a little different than the normal residential split system
----- Just like I already stated TWICE.

Now, do you understand this?

And if your comeback is "I know HVAC", then please tell me another
difference between a normal split and a mini split.
Otherwise, STFU and learn something before spouting off to someone
with more competence than you could even dream of having.


Son you still don't get it do you? If it is sweating it is not a
liquid line. Why do you insist on calling it one?

Now pull your head out of your anal orfice and admit that your
terminology doesn't describe the physical system.


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---
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And actually "CLARK" - liquid lines "can" sweat when the subcooling reaches
a temperature below the dew point. And yes, they [the liquid line] doesn't
necessarily have to have adibiatic expansion to sweat. Just meet the dew
point. Which BTW is not that hard to do. You can have a liquid line heat
exchanger that uses suction gas to sub-cool the line and as a result -
sweat.

So you are not on the mark that when you make a general statement that the
liquid line is sweating, which in the case of a mini-split is not what
leaves the outdoor section BTW - it's actually a part of the distributor
feed heading to the evaporator. Calling it a liquid line is actuall not
accurate [there would be a 75% liquid / 25% vapor mix in the small line and
100% vapor / gas in the large suction line.]

And BTW you as well entered this discussion, you not event he O.P. so go
pound sand.

--
Zyp



Zyp August 19th 07 01:07 AM

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RBM wrote:
Check out the new split units made by LG. The only electrical
connection to the blower unit is a four wire thermostat cable from
the condenser. So simple and works great



"Steve" wrote in message
...
I want to install a ductless mini-split system in my
garage/workshop, so I called one of the local HVAC companies to get
a quote. I started to tell the girl who answered the phone what I
wanted, and she said, "Oh, we don't install ductless mini-split
systems." I asked her why, and she said she didn't know.

What I really need is someone to do the charging for me - I can do
the physical installation. So how do I find somebody who's got the
EPA certification?

--Steve


RBM: Yes, that's how most of the mini-splits I've installed are wired, but
be sure, the cable is NOT a thermostat wire, you should read the
instructions on the proper gauge. Most of them call out for 14/4. Most
codes also call for a "disconnection means" at the indoor section as well.
This cable has two hots sometimes, or one hot and one neutral, one ground,
one data line.

--
Zyp



Zyp August 19th 07 01:09 AM

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kjpro @ usenet.com wrote:
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Steve wrote:
I want to install a ductless mini-split system in my
garage/workshop, so I called one of the local HVAC companies to get
a quote. I started to tell the girl who answered the phone what I
wanted, and she said, "Oh, we don't install ductless mini-split
systems." I asked her why, and she said she didn't know.

What I really need is someone to do the charging for me - I can do
the physical installation. So how do I find somebody who's got the
EPA certification?

--Steve



Call around, ask friends, I found a friend of a friend who came out,
evacuated, pressure tested and checked the temp differential on mine
for a hundred bucks. He was happy not to have to do carpentry.



A hundred dollars???

What instrument did he use to know when to shut the vacuum pump off?


What vacuum pump? :) Just hook 'er up, open the valves with a set of
pliers and let it fly! ;)

--
Zyp



Smitty Two August 19th 07 02:23 AM

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gosh, kj and clark, i don't know and i'm fast growing to the point where
i don't care, whether you know hvac or not.

but so far, i'd say you're both batting zero at acting like you've
actually graduated puberty. why don't you both go smoke a joint and
chill for a day or two. no one wins flame fests, and you've both been
hanging out long enough to have at least learned that, i would hope.

No Name August 19th 07 02:37 AM

Installation of a Ductless Mini-Split System?
 

"Smitty Two" wrote in message
...
gosh, kj and clark, i don't know and i'm fast growing to the point where
i don't care, whether you know hvac or not.

but so far, i'd say you're both batting zero at acting like you've
actually graduated puberty. why don't you both go smoke a joint and
chill for a day or two. no one wins flame fests, and you've both been
hanging out long enough to have at least learned that, i would hope.



Sorry, I don't smoke pot or take other illegal drugs.

I also don't chill, when someone says I said something I didn't.

So put that in your pipe and smoke it!



Zyp August 19th 07 02:40 AM

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kjpro @ usenet.com wrote:
"Smitty Two" wrote in message
...
gosh, kj and clark, i don't know and i'm fast growing to the point
where i don't care, whether you know hvac or not.

but so far, i'd say you're both batting zero at acting like you've
actually graduated puberty. why don't you both go smoke a joint and
chill for a day or two. no one wins flame fests, and you've both been
hanging out long enough to have at least learned that, i would hope.



Sorry, I don't smoke pot or take other illegal drugs.

I also don't chill, when someone says I said something I didn't.

So put that in your pipe and smoke it!


LOL

--
Zyp



No Name August 19th 07 04:42 PM

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kjpro @ usenet.com wrote:
"Steve" wrote in message
...
I want to install a ductless mini-split system in

my
garage/workshop, so I called one of the local HVAC
companies
to
get
a quote. I started to tell the girl who answered

the
phone
what
I
wanted, and she said, "Oh, we don't install

ductless
mini-split
systems." I asked her why, and she said she

didn't
know.

What I really need is someone to do the charging

for
me -
I
can
do
the physical installation. So how do I find

somebody
who's
got
the
EPA certification?

--Steve


Why don't you call a couple of HVAC companies and
locate
one
that
will
install them?
That way, you'll have someone to complete the job

and
have
a
warranty
to boot.

I agree, so should be able to find a HVAC company to
install
the
system.

A couple of years ago I replaced one and I messed up

by
not
reading
the
instructions.

On that system you had to insulate the liquid line
because
they
used
it
as
a
metering device so the liquid line would sweat and it
was
dripping
water
inside the space. :-(


Yep, they are a little different. :-)

The liquid line sweating would be more than a little
different...


Why?
(All they did was move the metering device)

If it's liquid, it's not going to be sweating...


No ****...


Obviously if it is sweating then it's already expanded to

some
degree.


You're a genius...

Now, I say again... the mini-splits are a little different.
That FACT hasn't changed from the last time I posted it.



I'm a genius and I can tell that you suffer from a recto-

cranial
inversion.
How's that grab ya?


I see, most people do try and change the subject, when they are
losing
the
current one.

No son, I didn't change the subject. I pointed out that your

reply
exhibited symptoms that conclusively demonstrate that your head

is
firmly
up your ass. Pull it out, wipe the **** out of your eyes and look
around
a
bit. Perhaps you'll realize that your opinions and statements

aren't
that
wonderful. Then again, perhaps your aren't equiped to understand
that.


The fact that you're not competent enough to understand my post,
really doesn't account for anything.

Son, you aren't even close to being qualified to assess my

competency.
You didn't even know why a liquid line sweating would be impossible

and
had to ask. I've already told you once but here it is again: it

isn't
liquid if it's sweating. It's already been expanded, e.g. it's gas.

No run on back to alt.hvac where your head-n-ass syndrome is

accepted
behavior.


Hey Dip****,

Have you ever worked on a mini-split?
Have you had any training on mini-split systems?

I already know the answer, so pay attention...

I never said the LL was sweating.

Yes, you did. What do you hope to gain by telling lies?




Then post it for all to see.... I won't be waiting, as I NEVER said

that,
Asshole!


Yes you did when you ask me why it was "different" for a liquid line to
sweat. You can try to deny your lie all you want but it is there for all

to
see.



Oh my, PAY ATTENTION this time, Boy.


I stated, "Yep, they are a little different. :-)"

Then you posted, "The liquid line sweating would be more than a little
different..."

Then I stated, "Why?
(All they did was move the metering device)"

= = = = = =

Now here's where it gets a little difficult for mentally challenged people,
so pay extra attention to the details.

I said they (mini-splits) were a little different (then regular residential
splits).
You come back and say the liquid line sweating is more than a little
different.

Do you see it was YOU that stated it was still a LL and that it was
sweating?
Do you see where I then posted that they moved the metering device?

Can you understand that is a little different?
Do you see anywhere, where I called it a LL?
Most competent people are not having issues understanding this minor detail.


Most residential split systems have a LL (small) and a SL (larger).
Normally, the only one that's insulated is the SL. However, there are
situations where the LL will be insulated.

Now, when you come to mini-splits. They have the same two copper

lines
(smaller and larger). However, since the metering device is in the
outdoor unit by the service valve, both lines will sweat. This

requires
both lines to be insulated.

This is a little different than the normal residential split system
----- Just like I already stated TWICE.

Now, do you understand this?

And if your comeback is "I know HVAC", then please tell me another
difference between a normal split and a mini split.
Otherwise, STFU and learn something before spouting off to someone

with
more competence than you could even dream of having.


Son you still don't get it do you? If it is sweating it is not a liquid
line. Why do you insist on calling it one?




Again, where did I say it was a LL on the mini-split?

Get a clue, Dip****!


Now pull your head out of your anal orfice and admit that your

terminology
doesn't describe the physical system.



You better get some more training, your incompetence is showing.

Son, you are the one who doesn't even pay attention to what you type. On
top of that you make vain attempts to "prove" your knowledge when it isn't
even challenged. Now go back and read everything that has been written.
You'll see that all I said was a liquid line couldn't sweat and that is
true. You're the one trying to make a mountain out of a mole hill.



Not true, you acted like a know-it-all that was out to prove me wrong.
But in the process, you found out that I know my **** and that you were
indeed in deep ****.
Now you want to disclaim the fact that YOU were the one with your head up
your ass.

Sorry Boy, that **** just doesn't cut the mustard.



No Name August 19th 07 04:53 PM

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"Steve" wrote in message
...
I want to install a ductless mini-split system in my
garage/workshop, so I called one of the local HVAC
companies
to
get
a quote. I started to tell the girl who answered the
phone
what
I
wanted, and she said, "Oh, we don't install ductless
mini-split systems." I asked her why, and she said she
didn't know.

What I really need is someone to do the charging for
me -
I
can
do
the physical installation. So how do I find somebody
who's
got
the
EPA certification?

--Steve


Why don't you call a couple of HVAC companies and
locate
one
that
will
install them?
That way, you'll have someone to complete the job and
have
a
warranty
to boot.

I agree, so should be able to find a HVAC company to
install
the
system.

A couple of years ago I replaced one and I messed up by
not reading the
instructions.

On that system you had to insulate the liquid line
because
they
used
it
as
a
metering device so the liquid line would sweat and it
was dripping water
inside the space. :-(


Yep, they are a little different. :-)

The liquid line sweating would be more than a little
different...


Why?
(All they did was move the metering device)

If it's liquid, it's not going to be sweating...


No ****...


Obviously if it is sweating then it's already expanded to
some degree.


You're a genius...

Now, I say again... the mini-splits are a little different.
That FACT hasn't changed from the last time I posted it.



I'm a genius and I can tell that you suffer from a
recto-cranial inversion. How's that grab ya?


I see, most people do try and change the subject, when they are
losing the current one.

No son, I didn't change the subject. I pointed out that your reply
exhibited symptoms that conclusively demonstrate that your head
is firmly up your ass. Pull it out, wipe the **** out of your
eyes and look around a bit. Perhaps you'll realize that your
opinions and statements aren't that wonderful. Then again,
perhaps your aren't equiped to understand that.


The fact that you're not competent enough to understand my post,
really doesn't account for anything.

Son, you aren't even close to being qualified to assess my
competency. You didn't even know why a liquid line sweating would
be impossible and had to ask. I've already told you once but here
it is again: it isn't liquid if it's sweating. It's already been
expanded, e.g. it's gas.

No run on back to alt.hvac where your head-n-ass syndrome is
accepted behavior.


Hey Dip****,

Have you ever worked on a mini-split?
Have you had any training on mini-split systems?

I already know the answer, so pay attention...

I never said the LL was sweating.

Yes, you did. What do you hope to gain by telling lies?


Most residential split systems have a LL (small) and a SL (larger).
Normally, the only one that's insulated is the SL. However, there are
situations where the LL will be insulated.

Now, when you come to mini-splits. They have the same two copper
lines (smaller and larger). However, since the metering device is in
the outdoor unit by the service valve, both lines will sweat. This
requires both lines to be insulated.

This is a little different than the normal residential split system
----- Just like I already stated TWICE.

Now, do you understand this?

And if your comeback is "I know HVAC", then please tell me another
difference between a normal split and a mini split.
Otherwise, STFU and learn something before spouting off to someone
with more competence than you could even dream of having.


Son you still don't get it do you? If it is sweating it is not a
liquid line. Why do you insist on calling it one?

Now pull your head out of your anal orfice and admit that your
terminology doesn't describe the physical system.


--
---
there should be a "sig" here


And actually "CLARK" - liquid lines "can" sweat when the subcooling
reaches a temperature below the dew point. And yes, they [the liquid
line] doesn't necessarily have to have adibiatic expansion to sweat.
Just meet the dew point. Which BTW is not that hard to do. You can
have a liquid line heat exchanger that uses suction gas to sub-cool the
line and as a result - sweat.


Har, har. You won't find an expensive heat exchanger on a mini-split.
Better look up the meaning of "sub-cool" while your looking for more facts
to argue with.



I know what sub-cool means, what happens when you don't have any?


So you are not on the mark that when you make a general statement that
the liquid line is sweating, which in the case of a mini-split is not


I'm the one who said a liquid line wouldn't be sweating. Got it?



That's right, you called it a LL and said it won't be sweating.

I posted that the manufacture's moved the metering device. That to most
competent techs, would mean something. But in your case, your left out in
left field without a clue.


what leaves the outdoor section BTW - it's actually a part of the
distributor feed heading to the evaporator. Calling it a liquid line is
actuall not accurate [there would be a 75% liquid / 25% vapor mix in the
small line and 100% vapor / gas in the large suction line.]


Your reading skills need work, son. I'm the one who said it couldn't be a
liquid line and jkpro asked why. OBTW, no one is going to run a

multi-phase
high pressure line so you're going to have to back up that claim with some
technical literature.



Wrong again, Dip****. I asked WHY you posted that it would make them more
than a little different. Pay attention!

I see you have no experience with mini-splits, yet your arguing about the
technicalities of one, nice!


And BTW you as well entered this discussion, you not event he O.P. so
go pound sand.

Don't tell me what to do dumb ass.

So tell me Zyp, why are you attempting to come to kjpro's rescue? I mean
it's obvious he needs help and all but why you? It seems to me that you

are
going way out of your way to embarrass yourself while trying to support a
fellow nobody on the internet.



I don't need help, in fact you're the one that's lacking to prove your
point.
Zyp, on the other hand, called you on your bull****, just like I did.
Too bad for you, you're out of your league to answer the questions that have
been asked of you.

Side step the ones I posted today, will only be more proof that you're an
incompetent wanta-bee.



No Name August 19th 07 05:12 PM

Installation of a Ductless Mini-Split System?
 

"Meat Plow" wrote in message
...
On Sat, 18 Aug 2007 17:29:58 -0500, kjpro wrote:


"Clark" wrote in message
...
[quoted text muted]




Then post it for all to see.... I won't be waiting, as I NEVER said

that,
Asshole!



[quoted text muted]




Again, where did I say it was a LL on the mini-split?

Get a clue, Dip****!


[quoted text muted]



You better get some more training, your incompetence is showing.


Oh look, you've found someone to argue with.
Who'd have thought that possible, LMAO!



Oh look, another incompetent want-a-bee faggot wants to join in...

You thought you snipped my text, yet you snipped his dribble and left my
facts with his header... what a ****ing moron! LOL




RBM August 19th 07 06:28 PM

Installation of a Ductless Mini-Split System?
 
I'm talking about 18 gauge thermostat cable, (low voltage) from condenser to
blower


"Zyp" wrote in message
news:VrednbxCmfpYFFrbnZ2dnUVZ_judnZ2d@championbroa dband.com...
RBM wrote:
Check out the new split units made by LG. The only electrical
connection to the blower unit is a four wire thermostat cable from
the condenser. So simple and works great



"Steve" wrote in message
...
I want to install a ductless mini-split system in my
garage/workshop, so I called one of the local HVAC companies to get
a quote. I started to tell the girl who answered the phone what I
wanted, and she said, "Oh, we don't install ductless mini-split
systems." I asked her why, and she said she didn't know.

What I really need is someone to do the charging for me - I can do
the physical installation. So how do I find somebody who's got the
EPA certification?

--Steve


RBM: Yes, that's how most of the mini-splits I've installed are wired,
but be sure, the cable is NOT a thermostat wire, you should read the
instructions on the proper gauge. Most of them call out for 14/4. Most
codes also call for a "disconnection means" at the indoor section as well.
This cable has two hots sometimes, or one hot and one neutral, one ground,
one data line.

--
Zyp




No Name August 19th 07 06:40 PM

Installation of a Ductless Mini-Split System?
 

"Meat Plow" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 19 Aug 2007 11:12:21 -0500, kjpro wrote:


"Meat Plow" wrote in message
...
On Sat, 18 Aug 2007 17:29:58 -0500, kjpro wrote:


"Clark" wrote in message
...
[quoted text muted]



Then post it for all to see.... I won't be waiting, as I NEVER said

that,
Asshole!



[quoted text muted]



Again, where did I say it was a LL on the mini-split?

Get a clue, Dip****!


[quoted text muted]


You better get some more training, your incompetence is showing.

Oh look, you've found someone to argue with.
Who'd have thought that possible, LMAO!



Oh look, another incompetent want-a-bee faggot wants to join in...

You thought you snipped my text, yet you snipped his dribble and left my
facts with his header... what a ****ing moron! LOL


As if by magic you prove my point.



That you're an incompetent, want-a-bee, faggot.... we already knew that!




No Name August 19th 07 08:43 PM

Installation of a Ductless Mini-Split System?
 

"Meat Plow" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 19 Aug 2007 12:40:40 -0500, kjpro wrote:


"Meat Plow" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 19 Aug 2007 11:12:21 -0500, kjpro wrote:


"Meat Plow" wrote in message
...
On Sat, 18 Aug 2007 17:29:58 -0500, kjpro wrote:


"Clark" wrote in message
...
[quoted text muted]



Then post it for all to see.... I won't be waiting, as I NEVER

said
that,
Asshole!



[quoted text muted]



Again, where did I say it was a LL on the mini-split?

Get a clue, Dip****!


[quoted text muted]


You better get some more training, your incompetence is showing.

Oh look, you've found someone to argue with.
Who'd have thought that possible, LMAO!


Oh look, another incompetent want-a-bee faggot wants to join in...

You thought you snipped my text, yet you snipped his dribble and left

my
facts with his header... what a ****ing moron! LOL

As if by magic you prove my point.



That you're an incompetent, want-a-bee, faggot.... we already knew that!


Nice IKYABWAI.


You're still the incompetent want-a-bee.



RBM August 19th 07 11:42 PM

Installation of a Ductless Mini-Split System?
 
Let me really clarify. These are new. They're made by LG, and the ONLY
electrical connection to the inside blower unit is an 18/4 low voltage
thermostat cable, from the condenser. All the electric flows through this
cable, it's all low voltage, controls and motors




"Zyp" wrote in message
news:VrednbxCmfpYFFrbnZ2dnUVZ_judnZ2d@championbroa dband.com...
RBM wrote:
Check out the new split units made by LG. The only electrical
connection to the blower unit is a four wire thermostat cable from
the condenser. So simple and works great



"Steve" wrote in message
...
I want to install a ductless mini-split system in my
garage/workshop, so I called one of the local HVAC companies to get
a quote. I started to tell the girl who answered the phone what I
wanted, and she said, "Oh, we don't install ductless mini-split
systems." I asked her why, and she said she didn't know.

What I really need is someone to do the charging for me - I can do
the physical installation. So how do I find somebody who's got the
EPA certification?

--Steve


RBM: Yes, that's how most of the mini-splits I've installed are wired,
but be sure, the cable is NOT a thermostat wire, you should read the
instructions on the proper gauge. Most of them call out for 14/4. Most
codes also call for a "disconnection means" at the indoor section as well.
This cable has two hots sometimes, or one hot and one neutral, one ground,
one data line.

--
Zyp




No Name August 20th 07 12:34 AM

Installation of a Ductless Mini-Split System?
 

"Meat Plow" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 19 Aug 2007 14:43:23 -0500, kjpro wrote:


"Meat Plow" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 19 Aug 2007 12:40:40 -0500, kjpro wrote:


"Meat Plow" wrote in message
...
On Sun, 19 Aug 2007 11:12:21 -0500, kjpro wrote:


"Meat Plow" wrote in message
...
On Sat, 18 Aug 2007 17:29:58 -0500, kjpro wrote:


"Clark" wrote in message
...
[quoted text muted]



Then post it for all to see.... I won't be waiting, as I NEVER

said
that,
Asshole!



[quoted text muted]



Again, where did I say it was a LL on the mini-split?

Get a clue, Dip****!


[quoted text muted]


You better get some more training, your incompetence is

showing.

Oh look, you've found someone to argue with.
Who'd have thought that possible, LMAO!


Oh look, another incompetent want-a-bee faggot wants to join in...

You thought you snipped my text, yet you snipped his dribble and

left
my
facts with his header... what a ****ing moron! LOL

As if by magic you prove my point.


That you're an incompetent, want-a-bee, faggot.... we already knew

that!

Nice IKYABWAI. What's next, more homophobic lames?


You're still the incompetent want-a-bee.


Says the illiterate imbecile that doesn't even know his
own English language.

Main Entry: wan·na·be
Variant(s): also wan·na·bee /'wä-n&-"bE/
Function: noun
Etymology: from the phrase want to be



Nothing that pertains to the OT.
I see, you're just a want-a-bee Troll.
An incompetent one at that.





No Name August 20th 07 12:34 AM

Installation of a Ductless Mini-Split System?
 

"RBM" rbm2(remove wrote in message
...
Let me really clarify. These are new. They're made by LG


What's the model number?



RBM August 20th 07 02:50 AM

Installation of a Ductless Mini-Split System?
 
One of them is : LMU240CE



kjpro @ usenet.com wrote in message
...

"RBM" rbm2(remove wrote in message
...
Let me really clarify. These are new. They're made by LG


What's the model number?





No Name August 20th 07 03:13 AM

Installation of a Ductless Mini-Split System?
 

"RBM" rbm2(remove wrote in message
...
One of them is : LMU240CE



Directly from their installations instructions...

"Use outdoor and waterproof connection cable rated more than 300V for the
connection between indoor and outdoor unit. (For example, Type SJO-WA)"

That's not standard 18/4 thermostat wire!
That's one of the reason's you need to hire a competent HVAC technician to
install your mini-split system!




RBM August 20th 07 03:36 AM

Installation of a Ductless Mini-Split System?
 
In my book, if it's under 600 volt, which is standard building wire, it's
thermostat wire, waterproof or not



kjpro @ usenet.com wrote in message
...

"RBM" rbm2(remove wrote in message
...
One of them is : LMU240CE



Directly from their installations instructions...

"Use outdoor and waterproof connection cable rated more than 300V for the
connection between indoor and outdoor unit. (For example, Type SJO-WA)"

That's not standard 18/4 thermostat wire!
That's one of the reason's you need to hire a competent HVAC technician to
install your mini-split system!






No Name August 20th 07 04:21 AM

Installation of a Ductless Mini-Split System?
 

"RBM" rbm2(remove wrote in message
...
In my book, if it's under 600 volt, which is standard building wire, it's
thermostat wire, waterproof or not



Then by all means, be a hack...

Hell, while you're at it, you might as well do the whole installation wrong.
That way, when the equipment fails, you can blame the manufacture, Eh?

This whole thread is nothing but a waste of space.
I don't even know why you posted on the subject, if you're not going to take
advice from the Professionals.


kjpro @ usenet.com wrote in message
...

"RBM" rbm2(remove wrote in message
...
One of them is : LMU240CE



Directly from their installations instructions...

"Use outdoor and waterproof connection cable rated more than 300V for

the
connection between indoor and outdoor unit. (For example, Type SJO-WA)"

That's not standard 18/4 thermostat wire!
That's one of the reason's you need to hire a competent HVAC technician

to
install your mini-split system!








Zyp August 20th 07 05:19 AM

Installation of a Ductless Mini-Split System?
 
Zyp wrote:
kjpro @ usenet.com wrote:
"yourname" wrote in message
news:Jdjxi.6$5y3.2@trndny07...
Steve wrote:
I want to install a ductless mini-split system in my
garage/workshop, so I called one of the local HVAC companies to get
a quote. I started to tell the girl who answered the phone what I
wanted, and she said, "Oh, we don't install ductless mini-split
systems." I asked her why, and she said she didn't know.

What I really need is someone to do the charging for me - I can do
the physical installation. So how do I find somebody who's got the
EPA certification?

--Steve


Call around, ask friends, I found a friend of a friend who came out,
evacuated, pressure tested and checked the temp differential on mine
for a hundred bucks. He was happy not to have to do carpentry.



A hundred dollars???

What instrument did he use to know when to shut the vacuum pump off?


What vacuum pump? :) Just hook 'er up, open the valves with a set of
pliers and let it fly! ;)

--
Zyp


RBM: I hope your product liability insurance is paid up. You use Class II
thermostat cable on anything higher than 30 volts and you'll have safety
problems. Even if the blower on the indoor section were 24 volts, it would
require large cable than 18 ga. [FYI 18ga solid wiring can only handle 3
amps safely - and the jacket that comes with 18/3 generally isn't approved
by most cities for outdoor use.] Most cities want it inside of liquidtight
flex or somthing comparable.

If LG recommends running 18/3, head on, but I don't think so.

It's true, I've never installed a ductless from "Lucky Goldstar" but I hear
LG is manufacturing a lot of differnet products. I even recently purchased
an LG refrigerator and am pleasently happy with it so far.

As for CLARK, I'm not here for kjpro's rescue. I just can't let you make
some of the comments your making and mis-leading folks.

--
Zyp



No Name August 20th 07 06:28 AM

Installation of a Ductless Mini-Split System?
 

"Meat Plow" wrote in message
...


Did I hear a gas bag say something?
I didn't think so...



No Name August 20th 07 06:34 AM

Installation of a Ductless Mini-Split System?
 

"Zyp" wrote in message
...

RBM: I hope your product liability insurance is paid up. You use Class II
thermostat cable on anything higher than 30 volts and you'll have safety
problems. Even if the blower on the indoor section were 24 volts, it

would
require large cable than 18 ga. [FYI 18ga solid wiring can only handle 3
amps safely - and the jacket that comes with 18/3 generally isn't approved
by most cities for outdoor use.] Most cities want it inside of

liquidtight
flex or somthing comparable.

If LG recommends running 18/3, head on, but I don't think so.



Here's the facts, straight from LG...

Here's his posted model number and my reply to it, with the manufacture's
requirements.


"RBM" rbm2(remove wrote in message
...
One of them is : LMU240CE



Directly from their installations instructions...

"Use outdoor and waterproof connection cable rated more than 300V for the
connection between indoor and outdoor unit. (For example, Type SJO-WA)"

That's not standard 18/4 thermostat wire!
That's one of the reason's you need to hire a competent HVAC technician to
install your mini-split system!

BTW, it's a 4-wire connection.
http://tinyurl.com/2qvxl6
Page 20




Zyp August 20th 07 07:38 AM

Installation of a Ductless Mini-Split System?
 
kjpro @ usenet.com wrote:
"Zyp" wrote in message
...

RBM: I hope your product liability insurance is paid up. You use
Class II thermostat cable on anything higher than 30 volts and
you'll have safety problems. Even if the blower on the indoor
section were 24 volts, it would require large cable than 18 ga.
[FYI 18ga solid wiring can only handle 3 amps safely - and the
jacket that comes with 18/3 generally isn't approved by most cities
for outdoor use.] Most cities want it inside of liquidtight flex or
somthing comparable.

If LG recommends running 18/3, head on, but I don't think so.



Here's the facts, straight from LG...

Here's his posted model number and my reply to it, with the
manufacture's requirements.


"RBM" rbm2(remove wrote in message
...
One of them is : LMU240CE



Directly from their installations instructions...

"Use outdoor and waterproof connection cable rated more than 300V for
the connection between indoor and outdoor unit. (For example, Type
SJO-WA)"

That's not standard 18/4 thermostat wire!
That's one of the reason's you need to hire a competent HVAC
technician to install your mini-split system!

BTW, it's a 4-wire connection.
http://tinyurl.com/2qvxl6
Page 20


That's what has been the requirment on the FUJITSU's we've been installing.
Although on the Soleus units it is 3 wire? Go figure. Have you installed
any LG's?

--
Zyp



No Name August 20th 07 07:50 AM

Installation of a Ductless Mini-Split System?
 

"Zyp" wrote in message
news:CPSdnXxML45rq1TbnZ2dnUVZ_rCtnZ2d@championbroa dband.com...
kjpro @ usenet.com wrote:
"Zyp" wrote in message
...

RBM: I hope your product liability insurance is paid up. You use
Class II thermostat cable on anything higher than 30 volts and
you'll have safety problems. Even if the blower on the indoor
section were 24 volts, it would require large cable than 18 ga.
[FYI 18ga solid wiring can only handle 3 amps safely - and the
jacket that comes with 18/3 generally isn't approved by most cities
for outdoor use.] Most cities want it inside of liquidtight flex or
somthing comparable.

If LG recommends running 18/3, head on, but I don't think so.



Here's the facts, straight from LG...

Here's his posted model number and my reply to it, with the
manufacture's requirements.


"RBM" rbm2(remove wrote in message
...
One of them is : LMU240CE



Directly from their installations instructions...

"Use outdoor and waterproof connection cable rated more than 300V for
the connection between indoor and outdoor unit. (For example, Type
SJO-WA)"

That's not standard 18/4 thermostat wire!
That's one of the reason's you need to hire a competent HVAC
technician to install your mini-split system!

BTW, it's a 4-wire connection.
http://tinyurl.com/2qvxl6
Page 20


That's what has been the requirment on the FUJITSU's we've been

installing.
Although on the Soleus units it is 3 wire? Go figure. Have you installed
any LG's?



No, that's why I asked him for the model... I wanted to go directly to the
manufacture for specifications. :-)
You know me... get the facts... then rip apart the bull****. LOL




RBM August 20th 07 12:30 PM

Installation of a Ductless Mini-Split System?
 
My point is that being a low voltage circuit to the blower unit makes it a
simple installation, more so than having to run a line voltage and control
circuit. It's still an 18/4 cable albeit not CL-2. Truth of the matter is
the installation I saw was done by a large union "HVAC professional"
company.
The reason I post here is to try to give useful advice to homeowners and
do-it-yourself folks that request it. I do this as a seasoned professional
in my particular field, as do many others. Since your advice to folks seems
to be to call a professional, why exactly do you post here?




kjpro @ usenet.com wrote in message
...

"RBM" rbm2(remove wrote in message
...
In my book, if it's under 600 volt, which is standard building wire, it's
thermostat wire, waterproof or not



Then by all means, be a hack...

Hell, while you're at it, you might as well do the whole installation
wrong.
That way, when the equipment fails, you can blame the manufacture, Eh?

This whole thread is nothing but a waste of space.
I don't even know why you posted on the subject, if you're not going to
take
advice from the Professionals.


kjpro @ usenet.com wrote in message
...

"RBM" rbm2(remove wrote in message
...
One of them is : LMU240CE


Directly from their installations instructions...

"Use outdoor and waterproof connection cable rated more than 300V for

the
connection between indoor and outdoor unit. (For example, Type SJO-WA)"

That's not standard 18/4 thermostat wire!
That's one of the reason's you need to hire a competent HVAC technician

to
install your mini-split system!











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