Install 110v mini split ~ howididit ~

Hello there, how are ya? Welcome back to ~How I Did It~ Today's video is part one of my install of a 110v 12000 btu mini split. I'm sorry it ran so long, hopefully it will help you miss some of my mishaps. Part 2 will show how I vacuumed the system, charged the system, and the first time start up.
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[@bobchambers1455]

By far the best tutorial that i have found about installing a mini split!! God bless you!

[@howididit]

Thank you.

[@MariMiniattL]

Thank you for showing all the little steps and the mistakes. There are too many videos where they skip over a lot, to make it look more easy than it is. Yet your video is the one that make me want to put my own system in.

[@howididit]

Thank. You should do it, just take your time at it

[@markr.1584]

This video has been a life saver. Thank you so much. I hope to get mine hooked up next week. Thank you.

[@howididit]

You are very welcome.

[@dangerdoberman]

Whoa. That's really great. You're a great person. Be well.

[@wadepatton2433]

Thanks, yours is actually the third video I loaded up. The other two were bumbling men who talked way more than they worked, a lot of time wasted and super-extra-over explaining and commentary. Yours was quite succinct and simply made. EVEN had some good dog entertainment there with the lizard. My gal was quite interested in the lizard and your dogs. The old pup is zonked out right now (he's 18). I've got the 220 unit on order and have to pull some new wire, but that's no big step as I've done it before. Cannot wait to replace my noisy, slow, ineffective window units and have a cool dry home in Summertime. Plus I'll have some heat other than a wood stove. I'll check out your P2 and maybe see what else you've uploaded. Cheers

[@playbackracinghouston]

I love your energy! Great video!

[@howididit]

Thanks for watching

[@MrBigspendn]

Great job and I absolutely love the puppers.

[@howididit]

Thank you!

[@emo10001]

Fantastic video! Thanks so much for taking the time that you did. It can never be "too long" LOL. I appreciate the detail. I have this same unit on the way in 2 days. I have no doubt I can get it done now. This really is one of the best install videos I've seen. Thanks again!

[@ryanjones7543]

How did it work out for you

[@emo10001]

@@ryanjones7543 Worked out well! Got the install done without any issue. Works great!

[@ryanjones7543]

@Eric Moore awesome. I got mine ready to drill the hole and run the lines...my buddy is an hvac and electrician going to hook it all up for me thrusdsy

[@johnp556]

thanks, thorough video, awesome work.

[@howididit]

Thanks John.

[@calebfortune]

You're a kick ass parent.

[@howididit]

Thanks Caleb. I have a pretty kool Son as well.

[@fffabygonzalez4734]

You are the best❤

[@drackar]

I've been trying to find a cooling solution for a less than well off client who's dying in her home office in the summers, but really cannot afford to pay for new electrical work to be done... I think you might just have made her future summers with this video, reading the comments it's clear this thing was still alive a year plus later.

[@howididit]

It is awesome. A "plug and play" setup. Plus a generator will run it when the power is out after a in our case hurricane.

[@nmatthew7469]

almost twisted my wrist off with the dumb harbor freight hole saw I bought to save a few bucks, buy a decent 3" hole saw, not a Harbor freight is my suggestion.

[@retireearly7223]

Nice install job. I’m looking to install this in my M-I-L’s house. All the 100v units I’ve seen require 25 amps. Typical outlets are 15 amps max (maybe 20). Does it ever trip the circuit (especially with other appliances connected)?

[@howididit]

Hello there, not once. It has worked like a charm even with my Son's giant gaming computer, fans and track lighting all on the same circuit.

[@davidhankins5708]

Hi! Thanks for the video! Can I ask where you purchased your unit. I'm having trouble finding one with the 110 plug on the inside unit. Thanks!

[@howididit]

Hello there, from a fella on ebay. Here is his link www.ebay.com/itm/352821716902?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D259940%26meid%3D078a0336a0024ac38a441e8f840a3749%26pid%3D101875%26rk%3D4%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D364680791308%26itm%3D352821716902%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D4247815%26algv%3DSimplAMLv11WebTrimmedV3MskuWithLambda85KnnRecallV1V2V4ItemNrtInQueryAndCassiniVisualRankerAndBertRecallWithVMEV3CPCAuto&_trksid=p4247815.c101875.m1851&amdata=cksum%3A352821716902078a0336a0024ac38a441e8f840a3749%7Cenc%3AAQAIAAABUObhgc4Nk8%252BdtAwOww4FKLaj%252FQ5qqgDlQCuqZA43WcPFUWDERCUugbbOk7XQv0JXlBfqCg2xKF3WcPghxGMFw2oSlXvfExEaMYr7I7LmrHcP6czY1wIMt0ORyKiCWt95xldincyyBx3g%252BNDW%252B%252FhWUgRRUXXQx39bwJBi7jHmLAZ3%252FJjmNQI0ERKUbb9rQTLVK%252Bfo8rKdQxMF%252B9a4xjGLVTXF2WZ4Omh9HKqSttVrgC1k5%252FtiZ2z2N2PgcObfYido2ERkQ9U4fsiKrpRIMJO1cnlpeoOhvLZgPYYWQ93DgGywO8FPw4bPGQGD5GkvZ5rAAGxrJflYd1FobTVLqBivCEcQgyyL16YFwY4nsa0CLSQGFEWZL9LphJfS5exc%252By1t9ofqmZovpacyWF0OvPq57x6fzwzEFF7fj3%252BsvNzVGrGWN9i9QxkHUNmcCiEVA7bbuw%253D%253D%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A4247815&epid=8059327255

[@SergiiKlochko]

Thanks for the video! How many amps does it use, what is indicated on the AC label please?

[@howididit]

12000btu 9.26amps

[@johnwmcdonnell2192]

Nice Job! Where did you buy the AC?

[@howididit]

Good morning, I purchased it off ebay, the link is in the show notes. here is a current link as well www.ebay.com/itm/352821716902

[@adjustergirl]

Which one did you get? Whats the sqft of the room? Good job. Thanks so much.

[@howididit]

Hello there, I purchased the 110v 12000btu from a local off FB market it will cool 600sf area

[@jameskaram2345]

Do you need to install a disconnect box for this? I’m assuming you don’t because it plugs into a wall outlet? Thank you so much for the video. I am looking into getting one of these!!!

[@howididit]

Hello there, nope, with the new 110v models you just plug it into an outlet. This thing has worked flawlessly, cool(cold) in the summer, and the heat worked perfectly the couple of cold days we had here in Florida. Merry Christmas, and Happy new Year.

[@jameskaram2345]

Thank you so much for the reply! I just bought one yesterday and my mom and I are going to install it in our garage together. We are making it into an office/glorified dog house :) Love your dogs by the way! Merry Christmas and happy new year to you as well!!!

[@howididit]

The key is remembering to take your time, and DO NOT kink the copper lines. Thanks for watching, have a wonderful and blessed day.

[@DaltonLayne]

Awesome. How much did running this unit change the electric bill? I'm really considering getting one for my future music studio.

[@howididit]

Initially it actually reduced my electric bill, but with current electric price increases, I am back to the original bill prior to the install. I does keep the house more uniformly cool, and the main central air unit doesn't cycle on as often, so I feel I am still ahead.

[@DaltonLayne]

@@howididit Ahh okay, makes since. Thanks for the info.

[@jameskaram2345]

Hi there! What did you do to cover up the whole where the lines come out of?

[@howididit]

Hello there, I filled the area with window (blue can spray foam, and purchased a plastic line set cover off amazon.

[@emilioloera1411]

How long ago did you install this mini split? Have you had any issues with it? I'm looking to get one but would like your feedback based on your experience so far. Thank you.

[@howididit]

Hello, it has been about a year, It works so great. Thanks for watching.

[@shawncolton9507]

Did you have to run a dedicated 110v line to the breaker box? My upstairs loft needs a mini-split (110v), but my contractor said he would have to run a separate 110v to it.

[@howididit]

Hello there, this unit was literally plug and play. No special wiring, or breakers, I just plugged it into the wall outlet. It was awesome this summer, no issues at all.

[@thomasmastrocinque7132]

Hi. Great Video. I have a small 1.5 car garage (~400 sq ft) I'd love to cool. Can you recommend a unit that is super-easy to install that runs on a 110 v AC outlet (instead of being hard-wired)? My budget is $1500.00 but I'd love to be closer to $1000.00 or less.

[@howididit]

Hello there, IMO, these days they all seem pretty much the same, made in the same place, and then labeled for the retailer. Again, just my opinion. Recently, I have purchased two units off FB market, and they are working great. They plug directly into a 110v 15amp outlet, and I only spent 350 each.

[@carlosreyes6448]

I hear these are good mini splits for the price, I'm from Texas I do believe the seller is from Brownsville tx. How do you like it so far?

[@howididit]

Yes he is; some of my Texas friends just drove to his store and purchased 7 units. The unit's I have are working great, plus with them being 110v a generator runs them during power outages.

[@ryanjones7543]

Leaving your extra copper outside versus inside have you had any issues with performance? My hvac guy said to leave the extra inside for climate control and better performance. I was curious as to what you noticed, and any feedback as I'm mounting mine now in preparation to install in 3 days.

[@howididit]

so far zero issues with performance...however, because I never had the line-set inside, I don't have anything to compare it to.

[@marcusadams02]

You do not need any sealant. 2 crescent wrenches and 10lbs of torque. No sealant

[@IndependenceCityMotoring]

What's the SEER (efficiency) rating on this thing? The ebay page doesn't say, unlike others.

[@howididit]

Owners manual had it as a 16 seer

[@Melicoy]

tell your son to like your videos... shesh

[@howididit]

Right!

[@Onemattressatatime]

Cut the ground eye make it a fork . Very important on mini splits, torque to spec .😅

[@taylorlightfoot]

Let us know if you get a leak. Most of these systems specify torque settings for the flare connections, but I haven't invested in a torque wrench yet so have done it by feel on the 4 I have done. I've errored on the side of making it tighter than probably necessary. It's bad if the refrigerant ever leaks. If it leaks inside the home, it falls to the ground and begins to fill the room towards the ceiling. It's also terrible stuff for accelerating global warming when it gets into the atmosphere.

[@howididit]

Hello, so far so good. I guess more time will be need to truly verify. Thanks again for watching.

[@metrocaptain]

Global warming? You mean "climate change?" LOL Good thing the Obama's bought a house away from the ocean... oh, wait, it IS on the ocean! Crap!

[@dustinflanigan4575]

Did the mini split come with the wall plug and what min split did you buy

[@howididit]

Yes, I purchased it off ebay

[@PedroRodriguez-bp8pq]

The 110 plug is already installed? I'm just curious. I looked into a mini split and every unit I looked at has to have a breaker and a shutoff etc. I just want a plug-and-play type unit.

[@howididit]

Hello, yes it came with the plug attached, however the cord was not quite long enough for my application, so I purchased an AC extension cord off amazon.

[@DmaxH.Country]

Is it a heat pump if not how many amps does it pull vs a 220 volt heater

[@howididit]

It is a heat pump, the unit is only a 110v that way when the power goes out the generator can run it, as well as other appliances during and after our hurricanes. I have never used the heat function so I have no clue on the amp pull.

[@tylergreen7711]

What was the purpose of attaching the line set prior to going through the hole to the outside?

[@howididit]

The connection was behind the inside unit, because I was installing it by myself stretched out over a glass desk it made the connection much easier.

[@user-cl7ni6dz5h]

so I have a quick question how do u put in the freon I didnt see it in the video ?

[@howididit]

The mini split comes pre loaded with 410a freon

[@carlosmatamoros4447]

Quick questions so when you set the remote to a certain temperature and when it reaches it does the outdoor unit supposed to turn off and fan inside keep running ?

[@howididit]

Yes, the inside fan will stay on, but it used minimal energy.

[@SunnyPointGardens]

Is it absolutely necessary to pull a vacuum on the system?

[@howididit]

My ac guy highly recommended the vacuum, as it will show you if your lines are sealed prior to opening the freon.

[@kevinqiu]

Absolutely need taking air out

[@laurenrector93]

There's nitrogen in the lines before you connect and seal the lines BTW. We didn't vaccum ours and it's been going great for months now

[@howididit]

@@laurenrector93 that is awesome information. Thank you

[@centauri8820]

I recommend following the instructions to the specific unit you're interested in. I know the expensive Mr. Cool mini splits have the lines precharged so no worries there. I bought a significantly more cost effective unit that has the pre-charge in the condenser unit which requires you vacuum the lines prior to releasing the refrigerant.

[@nasserzoubi4690]

I install the same exact unit and it works fine in cool mode but when it doesn’t work in heat mode at all. The unit will keep trying to kick in but doesn’t work. Do you know if its a power or connection issue?

[@howididit]

I'm sorry, I have no clue? My unit worked without any issues. My breaker box has a 20amp breaker for my rooms outlet.

[@hansigj]

hi has anyone install this unit with no vacum pump?

[@MobileBarberLife]

How is it supplied with power is the outlet inside or outside

[@howididit]

Hello, this unit came wired to plug into a outlet in the house for the power source, it also had the low voltage wires that ran to the outdoor unit to cycle the compressor on and off. it works fantastic.

[@MobileBarberLife]

@@howididit awesome!! Mine will be delivered Thursday!😊🤙🏼..thank you for replying and posting the useful video 🙏

[@howididit]

You are very welcome Nathan, and thank you for watching!

[@BNickson95]

Does the unit still work with np after a year or so

[@howididit]

Good morning, yes it is working great! Have a wonderful week.

[@user-cl7ni6dz5h]

for the heat and ac ??????

[@howididit]

yep, is has both.

[@tonytang1853]

Hi I like the video you did very nice and I want put one this for my wife the room and one thing can you show me a picture of inside the unit it’s just plug-in on the regular power outlet like the in house portable air conditioner plug in for unit if you can show me pictures please and thank you so much. Asap

[@howididit]

Yep, that is exactly how it is powered

[@cowlumbus]

How's it doing a year later?

[@howididit]

Hello there, it is working awesome! My Son said with electric prices rising it is nice having the ability to set his room to a chilly 70* to sleep, and have the rest of the house remain at 78* He said his electric usage dropped, yet his bill increased by $40 a month.

[@andrewbove9112]

Flare fitting should get a nylon washer made for this exact purpose. Don’t use any of the tread seal crap.

[@howididit]

Thanks, I will pass that message on. I was just following other AC installers advice for mini splits. Do you have the link for the washer by chance?

[@wadepatton2433]

@@howididit never ever have I seen a washer for a flare fitting--but then I'm no HVAC tech, just a guy with a ton or practical experience. I normally fit them dry in other applications, but for HVAC and modernized refrigerants/pressures I'd rather have a few cents worth of assurance that those flares sealed fully-regardless of their imperfections. thanks again.

[@howididit]

@@wadepatton2433 over a year later, and it is stioo cooling like a charm. I just installed a unit at the Barn, it is a game changer with Florida's summer heat.

[@wadepatton2433]

@@howididit My parts are here, waiting on my pump and manifold, and I have to pull the AC to the unit. I'm putting in a new 220 circuit for it. I cannot wait to have coolness without excessive noise and terrible efficiency. The heat will help on days when I don't care to make a fire-and eventually I'll have a propane heater and three ways to stay warm in TN.

[@howididit]

@@wadepatton2433 that is awesome! Ya know the old saying 2 is 1, and 1 is none.

[@JamesPirro]

16 seer won't be good if below 32 degrees for heat.

[@howididit]

I have no clue, I'm in florida. From what I have heard the science behind the heat pump is it pulls warmth out of the air exchange. Maybe it will work, just not as effective as in a warmer climate

[@ghandrade3797]

HI DID YOU KNOW IF THAT MINI SPLIT HAS WIFI?

[@howididit]

not with this model.

[@shehanedirmanasinghe630]

Hi can you send me a Make and Model number of this unit I want to buy the same unit. Also where did you buy this from....appreciated this, Thanks !!! Clint

[@howididit]

Hello there, I purchased this off ebay from www.ebay.com/itm/352821716902 this fella is based out of Texas.

[@shehanedirmanasinghe630]

​@@howididitHello Diana, excellent video and explanations Thanks. I actually am getting the very same unit and will DIY it myself so I will be asking you a few more questions as I attempt installation. 1) So the only plug is the one on the inside unit attached to the Blower unit or does the heat pump outside also get plugged somewhere outside . 2) I cannot find your 2nd part video for this installation ...where wd it be?? 3) Did you have to vacuum pump it or not, my brother keeps telling me I do NOT and to read the instructions, which I haven't done yet....just wondering, lmk. thankyou very much, Shehan

[@howididit]

@@shehanedirmanasinghe630 Thanks. These little units are pretty darn kool ;-)

[@seadeas]

Way too much information about things that doesn’t matter, aka, your kid’s info….!!

[@howididit]

True, but then again, this shows others out there they too can do things like this for their family members. Thanks again for watching.