EG4 24K AC/DC Mini Split Installation

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[@MatthewYBarbo]

Great video, Ian! We really appreciate the transparency. We've received a lot of requests for EG4 to offer extended or longer line sets. That's not something that's available at the moment, but should be in the pipeline in the future. We're really glad you enjoy the unit, and look forward to the first floor install. Keep up the great work!

[@ianmburke]

Thank you! The length would be super helpful and although the mounting was a little more technical I was most worried about the noise it would reverberate into the wall and that is almost zero!! Several times I have thought the unit was off while I was outside 15 feet from it because it is so quiet. Once I do the first floor install I'll also do some decibel readings near this unit indoor and out because personally I think that is a very under represented benefit of these units, they are nearly silent even when running on full

[@scottfarcus1515]

I hope your Maintenace People are not vertically impaired.

[@ianmburke]

I am my maintenance people 😂

[@EL-el5ti]

How did you get “6 1/2 feet from the floor”? The instructions you show say 28.5m/98.42 inches = 8 ft. 2 inches.

[@ianmburke]

You are correct I misspoke, however with most ceilings being 8' achieving the ceiling clearance I suspect would be the most important one to prioritize

[@EL-el5ti]

@@ianmburke I was hoping that you spoke with the manufacturer about it because minimum floor distance of 8’2” and ceiling distance of 6” eliminates most homes (mine also) having 8’ ceilings. Have you had any issues with the unit not having the minimum floor distance and what exactly is your distance from the floor? Thank you by the way for posting your video and your responses.

[@ianmburke]

I have not spoken with them about that spec but I have this same unit upstairs and downstairs in my house and the downstairs unit is only 4 inches from the ceiling and probably 6.5 feet off of the floor and I have had zero issues with either unit and I live in the southern part of the USA and it is crazy humid here and still no issues

[@EL-el5ti]

@@ianmburke thank you again for your replies.

[@roatanbound2023]

Hey did you ever find a guide for the app? Looks great but there’s no info anywhere that I can find about what each of the modes does.

[@ianmburke]

I never download apps of any kind really but the side of the unit has a QR code that links to this site: smartapp.tuya.com/solarairconditioner

[@roatanbound2023]

Installing mine now. The mystery plug messed me up, too!

[@ianmburke]

Yea I'm still not sure what that does. But the unit works perfectly so .... 🤷

[@roatanbound2023]

@@ianmburke having an absolutely horrible time trying to mount the inside unit to the mounting plate. Don’t know what I’m doing wrong. First the hole seemed way too close to the plate the way I did it according to the template. Then it was nearly impossible to get all the wires and cables through enough that I could get the unit against the wall to click into the clips. So I mounted it onto a piece of plywood so it would have a bit of space and I barely got it on, but it looks precarious. Very frustrating.

[@ianmburke]

I wonder if having a pass through hole that was a little larger to allow movement in the position of the line set would make that easier as well?

[@roatanbound2023]

@@ianmburke I finally got it. I didn’t realize it was absolutely vital to clip the top in first. Also, moving a dresser over to stand on, instead of having each foot on a different step ladder, made for a lot less swearing…

[@ianmburke]

Yes the top hooks in then the bottom clips in! Brilliant with the dresser though I used one step stool and my shoulder hates me now 😂 glad you got it in!

[@robertmelton5484]

So, what are you thinking of on your ROI?

[@ianmburke]

Not sure yet I'll have to see once I get the solar putting power to it. But as of right now it is the only air conditioning for the upstairs of my house so for the month of June I'll have a good idea of what it will have cost compared to last year when I get my bill in July and I'll do a comparison to show how it stacks up with just AC power then I'll add solar and see what the real ROI is

[@robertmelton5484]

@@ianmburke IDK why I even ask, as you're always 3 steps ahead of anything I think of...loving your content none the less