Protect Your Mini-Split Installation with ICM493 Single Phase Line Voltage Protector

During this Daikin 2 zone ductless mini-split heat pump installation we are featuring the ICM493 single-phase line voltage protector. Designed and engineered to protect sensitive equipment - manufactured in the United States! #shoplocal #acinstallation #icmcontrols #pipedoctor #mikeypipes
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[@yasarcayr7298]

It's cool that they're supporting local businesses with the hashtag #shoplocal

[@YigitcanDemirci-wu3uc]

I love seeing American-made products like the ICM

[@hhjidiie]

The ICM seems like a must-have for any AC installation

[@kens.3729]

Peter is a Quality Employee and you need to do whatever is Necessary to keep him Happy and at Mikey Pipes. 👍🙏

[@ahzedits891]

I'm glad they included the Amazon link for easy shopping

[@H_a_k_a_ng]

I like that they included the link to buy the ICM on Amazon

[@johnscherer8054]

While watching this KZbin I was thinking the same, it would be nice if the disconnect was added. Thanks for all your videos.

[@mickeyd9369]

Hi Mr. Pipes. Those things you indicated as relays, might be relays of a sort but it looks like that's the surge protection. MOV's with GDT's or some sort of thermal overload protection. The reason I mention this at all is that on the display it mentions "Remaining MOV's". MOV's age poorly with repeated surges and can fail outright on big/lightning surges. That's their design, to be sacrificial. So this unit, when one fails the next takes over and the count would go down to Remaining MOV's 4. Which is pretty cool. Ideally the homeowner shouldn't have to concern themselves with this cause they will call Mikey Pipes for a yearly checkup. But, the homeowner should be aware of the need to check yearly and after big thunderstorms or blackouts and call Mikey Pipes when it gets down to 1. 😄

[@svonx]

The control surge protector feature sounds intriguing

[@minecraftoyuncu1412]

I never knew how important it was to protect line voltage until watching this

[@scottvolage1752]

Another fine job by Pipe Doctor. Doing it the right the first time so things don't go wrong later.

[@durmudbatud728]

Wow, this Daikin installation looks impressive!

[@eddiew.6485]

The quality of the installation shows. The Devil is in the details. Nice work as always, Mikey 👍

[@KING_ASMR.1-1]

Daikin really seems to know their stuff when it comes to heat pump installations

[@ozlemaktas3973]

The #pipedoctor hashtag makes me think I definitely need this surge protector for my plumbing setup too

[@JoeBlow-li3sz]

Always great to work with a vendor with a Quality Management structure such as ISO 9001:2015. The things you discover about your company/operations/employees/vendors is critical.

[@Keith_Mikell]

Something tells me thats a special kiddo just reading the room. He needs that AC to sleep. Just like myself. great job.

[@Keith_Mikell]

@@PipeDoctor gotta take care of the special ones. We can do what others can’t. We can see things others can’t. In fact that’s a strong point of mine. The trains give me a clue. ♾️🧩.

[@kat2641]

Man oh man did you ever say the truth on the Fuj boards $$$$$ an customers want it TODAY not next week😮 But Seriously clean install ❤

[@seyitberat1581]

I'm definitely going to check out the link to the ICM on Amazon

[@user-nr6vw4lh3e]

I really need to get myself a surge suppressor like this ICM

[@jokermobiloyunlar1050]

I'm definitely considering getting the ICM for my own setup

[@billhollin6206]

Saw Diaken plant tour on You Tube.

[@williamserver4332]

I like that ICM control. Easy to install. Great video

[@scottmaz4063]

Nice clean installation well done

[@RojhatDortyama]

It's great to see the installation process step-by-step

[@watomb]

MCG Surge Protection is on Long Island. They make really good products used them down at Kings Bay GA in a training facility that kept blowing UPS during lightning storms. After the install never had a problem again

[@TomHolcombe-fh1kv]

That’s exactly how I do it. I fit the wire in first then mount the head on the wall is easiest and best way.

[@johnphillipsplumbing7148]

To test your level for accuracy,place it on the unit ,check reading,then turn it 180 degrees and see if you get the same reading,nice work,the first one looks like you went through the header for the window below. Lesson learned for next time.😊

[@brandonprice2897]

Dude you were saying that you wish you could see the Daikin plant in Texas and just yesterday I watched a video of a guy that took a tour there. That place is huge and they make several different types of equipment!! I saw Goodnan’s in the video and the mini splits. I bet it would be awesome to check it out in person.

[@busman2000]

There is a black wire on the right side of that relay/ transformer that is bare and un-terminated and could come into contact with the board or other contacts. If it isn't required tape it up and secure out of harms way. Just trying to protect your investment of time and lost finger nail.

[@BrentKiley]

Great installation! Not sure where it is code and not, but ACs here have the disconnect near also. I think the desperate disconnect is still a good idea because if ever that box does take a hit and absorbs a surge and you need to replace it, nice to have the disconnect beside it.

[@TomHolcombe-fh1kv]

You are completely right about the wall brackets Diversitech ones suck the rectorseal are the only ones to use

[@TomHolcombe-fh1kv]

That’s all I put in his Daikin mini splits check out the Emura’s’s They’re awesome looking

[@JohnR9965]

Myself I would want the outside units on some blocks on the ground. I just don’t like them on the siding like that. Including all the conduit run down low near foundation. Just if it was on my house.

[@benbecker6974]

That’s a lot of copper showing on that black wire lug in the surge protector.

[@PipeDoctor]

Yeah?

[@TomHolcombe-fh1kv]

In Seattle, the inspectors will call us if we use corrugated tubing for the condensate we have to use three-quarter inch PVC or else they will fail us on inspection. It totally sucks specially, if you’re trying to put multiple lines in a piece of 4 inch line cover

[@harryschrysan3183]

What an intro eeh 😂❤

[@tphvac87]

I really hate Fujitsu the boards are tough to replace and they’re tech support blows!!! But I like Mikey pipes!! Diaken and carrier along with Mitsubishi is where it’s at for mini splits. I’ve also had some issues with that EZ pull white line set, not sure if you’re using the same kind that I’ve used but after a few years some chemical in the insulation reacts with water and starts making micro pinholes in the copper.

[@TomHolcombe-fh1kv]

I always use the metal sheet rock anchors and 2 inch screws if I don’t hit a stud

[@johnwalker890]

Good job Mike, I don't really have an opinion on the surge protection for Air conditioning, but I usually put in whole house surge protection for the house panel which also helps the whole house, I don't put in enough AC units to know the difference.

[@johnwalker890]

@@PipeDoctor That's fine, I'm not complaining.

[@johnhegarty3491]

I don’t ream 1/4” when I flare. The flare walls need all the strength they can get. All other sizes I usually do though.

[@zlo92x21]

Changed 3 zone Fujitsu board other day was $335 but under warranty

[@Theoldchum]

I get your angle Mikey, if the disconnect is built into the ICM, the cost to upgrade is only a few bucks more than just a disconnect.

[@joelmcneney5366]

Can't stop a Goodman (Daikin)

[@robd7365]

How do you feel about the "whole home units" that get wired to each leg of the Circuit breaker panel... The only downfall I know of, is that you have to monitor the lights on them... If you get a surge they have to be replaced

[@PipeDoctor]

I love them

[@andrewludwig9251]

Mikey, R-410a DOES not hurt the ozone, R-22 had chlorine so it hurt the ozone. R-410a has a high GWP or "global warming potential" but it does not hurt the ozone.

[@shapedstones]

I was gonna look for this comment

[@kat2641]

CH₂F₂ + CHF₂CF₃ But the GWP is around 1800 . But 410a is going to be history just like 22 an 12 . R290 is soon going to be standard . I bet on it ! I am just waiting to see how they are going to convince insurance companies it is safe to install 🤣🤣 but it’s fast moving in the commercial end I haven’t seen it in residential (“ yet”) but it will happen! I actually like how it preforms other than the high flammability….

[@andrewludwig9251]

@@PipeDoctor Remember that R-410a also has R-32 in it as well as R-125

[@taj4l]

@@kat2641the stars and the planets really need to align for A2L refrigerants to combust and catch fire. Natural gas is still more flammable than A2L refrigerants. I personally doubt r290 would ever be used for residential heating and air conditioning though. I’m not a commercial tech, but from other videos I’ve seen on KZbin it seems like R290 is more for cabinet refrigerators and what not.

[@kat2641]

@@taj4l While I do agree with you it has been approved for use : {Copied > Flammable refrigerants are currently acceptable for use in the following products: Window air conditioning units Packaged terminal AC units and heat pumps Portable room AC units Stand-alone retail food refrigeration equipment Household refrigerators and freezers Very low temperature refrigerators and freezers Thermosiphons (non-mechanical heat transfer equipment) Vending machines||| But I have a feeling PipeDoc is right they will maybe transition with R32 for a while before phasing it out to R290

[@Doomstrader]

Mikey, hail again from Ronkonkoma!! I am going to change from an obnoxious in wall noisey AC in my living room to a nice quiet mini split. (What brand is best?) Any rule of them difference BTU wise for a room 16 X 18'... Want something that cools that room easily with a little over. Any advice is appreciated

[@regytune9042]

I'm curious to know how easy it is to install the ICM

[@fatcat-hc4pj]

👍👍

[@s1dest3p]

For $250 (plus labor), you can install a whole house surge protector at the panel. That's my preference, what you think?

[@Swoliosis1]

Don't forget the part markup..

[@XTreMe2k6]

Mike, have you seen the tour of the Daikin plant in Texas? It is huge... ( /watch?v=NGmoLgqjUv8 ) Also strange that you are getting units from Malaysia. I remember that Malaysia usually serves the Asian market. While Daikin in the Czech Republic serves the EU. We also dont get R410 units since its phased out. Since 5-6 years we are only installing R32 units and soon R32 will be faced out for R290.

[@mikaelahyakuya3485]

The Atmosphera R32 is also from Thailand. I saw it and I immediately know that it's gonna be Thai made. I believe only Thailand plant make this kind of looking unit at the moment. And my friend has one for like a year and a half, he's very impressed with it.

[@XTreMe2k6]

@@mikaelahyakuya3485 It seems that the US gets the units from all over the place. Also the names of these units change from continent to continent. For heat pumps our model (i am from the EU) is called "Altherma 3 R", I guess it is the same as your Atmosphera? We also have the "Altherma 3 M" which most Europeans prefer because of the better efficiency as it is three phase and mainly because of the modern look.

[@mikaelahyakuya3485]

@@XTreMe2k6 Yes, the name is changed. Atmosphera (US name) is a mini split unit, in Thailand it's called Zetas. They are pretty same unit except no heat pump (since it's hot in every season in Thailand), smaller condensor and compressor, and microchannel coil condensor (in 15/18/24)

[@kangaroogod]

Looks great.. those gel linesets are the WORST! Unless they changed the chemistry they have a tendency to rot out the copper. Something to consider

[@joesotcheff5106]

Bosch is the best

[@tphvac87]

Why the 410 thought you were doing 32 for mini splits now?