HVAC Pros Don't Want You To See This Mini Split Install

[@TangentToWhat]

Best installation video that I've seen, and I've viewed a few. If that ain't a fact, grits ain't groceries.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I get the grits reference! We can be friends.

[@shaunfrey7800]

I've put in over thirty pioneer minisplits. I recommend them over the higher priced alternatives. For the price, if you get 5 years out of it and it starts having problems, just install a new one.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

For the price, I totally agree. My Pioneer 24k BTY is 5 years old. Still going strong.

[@shawncarter6053]

Awesome video… I’m installing the exact same unit next week in our shed/office. I’m having to run our inside copper the same way. This video knocked it out of the park for me….

[@GlenCrowder]

Good job! I think you lost (or reduced) the vacuum by removing your gauges. Should break the vacuum by releasing the refrigerant first, then remove gauges.

[@acostaae90]

if you remove the gauges after releasing the refrigerant wouldn't that release refrigerant out once you remove the gauges? or does the service port shut on it own once you remove the gauge?

[@crowderglen]

The shrader valve will prevent refrigerant from being released. However you will loose a tiny bit when removing manifold.

[@coryr6359]

@@acostaae90 yes. but the system is designed to lose a small amount of refrigerant for servicing/installing. Ideally, you will remove it quickly enough that only a small amount is lost.

[@timefarmer444]

For those that are wondering if minisplits work they are waaaaay better than a window unit of same btu. We got a 12000 btu conforttotal for 480 bucks to replace a vroke after 1 year 550 dollar window unit for our rv and it works twice as good id recon

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. We installed a Pioneer 24,000 BTU 5 years ago in our sunroom. It is still going strong.

[@genewileyopa]

That didn't look to hard to do. Good job.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It really is fairly easy. It works great.

[@dougphelps6917]

Nice straight forward install!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you

[@garymessina1609]

Great job great video thanks Tony and Tanya

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you so much.

[@HarrisRanch]

Great video! I use the Mr. Cool mini splits.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I saw a video where the mr. Cools have quick connections. That looks like it would be easier but I am not as trusting. I know a lot of people have used them and are happy with them.

[@jwmustang1]

Mr Cool has terrible support. I had to call 3 times for anyone answered phone. Then they never called me back like they said they would. Beware.

[@HarrisRanch]

@@jwmustang1 what was the issue? I’ve never had any issues with Mr. Cool.

[@jaimelago8941]

Thanks for the teaching 👍

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you my friend

[@davida.p.9911]

First comment??? Wow! Excellent work Tony!! That's a nice little unit! 😎❄️ Thanks for sharing!!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I installed a 24,000 BTU Pioneer Mini split in our sunroom 5 years ago. It has worked perfectly.

[@nosborne24]

Have you checked the wattage of the ac? I’m on a smaller solar system and wanted to know if my system could run that size.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Each unit lists the power requirements. You will have to convert amps to watts.

[@LNDIY]

抽真空都自己搞，太牛了😀

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you

[@williamhanna5224]

Awesome video !

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Glad you enjoyed it. I hope it helps someone.

[@Tapthatsugershack]

Awesome stuff as always 👏

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It will keep my solar stuff comfortable all year.

[@oleman490]

interesting;;;;enjoyed;;;wondering how to make mobile for rv;;;;have a question;;;;watched one of you vids about problems with your diesel truck and you had a friend with similar problems ;;;couldn't find it;;;;have you taken it off the list;;;;can't remember the details;;;;having trouble with truck and was wanting to view your take on the problem again;;;

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you for the comment. My Ram 2500 had a hard downshift. The whole transmission went out on my friends truck. I took the video down. So much hate out there and the Ford and Chevy guys just jumped on.

[@oleman490]

@@TonysTractorAdventure gotcha;;;can't keep turbo working third one from ram so fixin to try a different one from another co;;;

[@oleman490]

@@TonysTractorAdventure if you don't mind me asking what year mdl was the trucks

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

My truck is the bighorn with the electronic package. My friend's truck was the ram lariat.

[@AKD155]

Great video. I imagine this is mostly the same for any mini split? I wanted to use the lg art cool ( the ones that look like a picture frame )

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Most all of the mini splits are the same. Very little difference.

[@jonathanlanius8648]

I enjoy your video's Tony. Thank you for sharing them. Also will your 3000 watt sungold run that unit?

[@Wheelloader__]

🥶 cool video Tony. 🥶

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you. Glad it is ready for the summer.

[@musicman5445]

Perfecto......

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you

[@projectswithjw]

Thanks for sharing!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you

[@miguelduarte75]

How much power are you generating from the solar panels and consuming from the cooling unit? How much power is left?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I don't know the exact numbers but during a sunny day, My small solar unit cools the building and my travel trailer without ever moving grid power. It also keeps the batteries full. My solar system is a learning system. The next one will power the whole place.

[@W4GHW]

I just don't know about you young guys. You use a drill for a screwdriver and a screwdriver for a hammer! 😀😀😀Just kidding! Thanks for another good one!

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I am bad, I know! 😁I am used to working with what I have at the moment.

[@Mountaintoptractor]

Hi Tony do you know the ampacity of this unit?

[@projectswithjw]

It's a 120V unit with a 20 amp breaker in the box.

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

It recommends a 20 amp breaker, however, it would easily run off a 15 amp breaker.

[@jwmustang1]

Make sure to have a surge protector on these!

[@richardbritton5280]

Nice job ty 👏🏆🏆👴🐕🚜🤠😎

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Thank you

[@vroor32]

How may watts is it rated for on max cool&max heat?

[@shaunfrey7800]

About 720 in cooling and 1000 in heat.

[@JohnVHLife]

Why are you putting it into that little shed?

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

All of my future Solar Equipment (inverter, wires, batteries) will be inside this shed. I don't want it in my barn.

[@brianherald5756]

Should have used a torch wrench buddy you gonna have some leaks.why didn’t you cut your lines and flare them so there not so long

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I thank yo for your thoughts. I have put several of these in. My first was almost 8 years ago. Still going strong. I didn't cut the line, because most homeowners would stop at the vacuum pump. Pioneer asked me to do it the way a homeowner would do it. This unit is still going strong too.

[@robertwinton2649]

😅❤👍

[@Vanfran2]

You do not any of those special tools with a Mr Cool mini

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

Mr. Cool does offer quick connects but It comes with a price. You don't see the videos where the quick connect leak down. You also don't see the videos where the quick connects jam while putting together and leak all of the freon out. Once you install it, there is absolutely no way to test it for leaks other than to let it leak. The Pioneer and the way it is installed has worked for over 100 years. Vacuum the lines down and watch the lines on the gauge for 24 hours. If you get back and still have the same amount of vacuum you have no leaks. Full transparency, I have never personally worked on the Mr. Cool. However, my uncle and cousin owns an air conditioning business. This information comes from them.

[@hermansummers487]

I would never leave the copper coiled up like that. And what home owner has a vacuum pump laying around

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I left the copper line just as the manufacturer recommends. There is one homeowner that has a vacuum pump lying around. He made a video. You can buy a complete vacuum pump kit to do everything that I did for just over $100. I bought this vacuum pump to install a mini split 6 years ago. Don't be such a negative Nancy. Life will l be much better.

[@TangentToWhat]

NAPA will loan you a vacuum pump. Nobody cares how you like things coiled. Great no nonsense, no useless chatter, installation video. Be grateful someone took the time to show you how to do it.

[@Chief351L]

Your line coils should be running horizontal and not vertically…

[@TonysTractorAdventure]

I did it the way the manufacturer showed.