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[@MartinJohnsonOffGridLiving]

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[@brianperry4754]

On your refrigerant lines you may want to make sure that your loops are horizontal and not vertical. The horizontal loops will minimize the chance of any oil pooling in the lines. Vertical should work, but when you build the cover, it may be a good play to make the loops horizontal. When you do make the cover, make sure to give it plenty of room to breathe. The heat pump will move cold to the outside and will need lots of vents and airflow.

[@1MartinWaite]

Shame they don't supply anyone in the UK as I'd love to fit them in my bungalow.🫣

[@popeye3305]

The movie was "Full Metal Jacket", Rifleman's Creed. I am a Retired USMC. Recruits were required to memorize it during my day. Semper Fi!

[@robertn2813]

During my day too , OORAH ! R.I.P. GEN. RUPERTUS !!!

[@robertn2813]

also , knowing the difference between the rifle and the gun , which one's for fightin' , and which one's for fun !!!!

[@gunnyd9282]

Semper Gumby from a fellow jarhead.

[@nancyrautmann1636]

And thank you for your service @popeye3305 :) This is my rifle, this is my gun....

[@popeye3305]

@@robertn2813 Semper Fi brother..

[@jamespayne8781]

Easy enough. Looks clean. I installed the EG4 solar direct unit. Same install process. Except for the solar array. But that’s just a disconnect for the DC and two MC4. Same pre charged line sets. It’s also plugged in to my off grid AC solar system but I limit my use to the times when the panels are in sunlight. Here in the desert southwest there’s a lot of days over a hundred degrees but the unit carries the load well enough. Works good as a heater as well though the hours of operation are limited. Still need another source of heat for the eighteen hours when there’s not enough sun. These kinds of units definitely make off grid more doable.

[@GreyfyreShelties]

THANK YOU for this video. I knew you'd film it precisely so those of us planning on installing one could experience the whole set up process. 🥰

[@1MartinWaite]

There is loads of youtubers that were given a Mr cool and showed them DIY fitting it I Thomas this is the 5th time I've seen this installation by different KZbin channels of course. 😂😂😂

[@OffgridwithJayandJen]

Wow....very nice set up. We just got our Mr. Cool unit yesterday and we are excited to install it too. NICE WORK guys 😊👍

[@gudfarfar]

You know that this AC needs air to work, so you need to build a roof over it to make sure it works in winter time, under 2 meter of snow. It may also work as a heater if that function is there, and use way less power than electric heaters do.

[@AkweteyVivian]

Hi good teachers my name is William from Africa Ghana please am now learning this this job in Ghana because of you am pushing my job faster Thanks and God bless you bye

[@kermitfrog8340]

Marty your install was more pro than the pros, but then they don't have a Julie. Nice work.

[@ronnieschwa2214]

Do not use expanding bolts in the concrete to close to the edge. Use tapcons.

[@questateyahoo]

As I’m just watching (not all the way through yet) . As I’m watching you guys set the inside unit. I’m wondering do you really want the outside line running down the window view? But after watching. You did a great job. Looks good. I was afraid to bend my lines to much.

[@russellwatters5891]

The movie was Full Metal Jacket, Riflemens Creed. Words to live and die by. I'm a firm believer in MrCool DIY units. I have 4 set ups. One in the garage here in Florida, 600 sq ft. One in cabin in north Florida, 400 sq ft. One in Missouri cabin, and Wisconsin, all very nice and low maintenance. 😊 They're the 12K units, 40 minute installs by professional exterminator..lol 😂😅 Love ya'll ❤️

[@waderue]

I really want mr cool ac system for my house also and i know there is extra line but all the one i have seen put in they are all that way, So nice build and great job and have a great weekend

[@synergyelectric4074]

Nice Job you two! I recently just did this myself and the install went perfect. Nice "Leftist Tears" cup! 😆👍

[@juliesummerfield9784]

We just bought a DIY Mr Cool System & it arrived last week. Can't wait to get it operational. Haven't started the install yet so this video is perfect timing timing! Thank you!

[@texan2560]

It's super important to torque the copper refrigerant lines down properly. In temp swings from winter to summer, leaks will develop if not torqued correctly.

[@pinschrunner]

About every 5 years, our 4" concrete pool pump pad and ac concrete pads work themselves down to be even with the dirt. Now with installations, I raise them up 2', even if it , means 24" blocks put together and stacked. Foresight is everything

[@mikejarvis7701]

I believe they say to put drain line at bottom of lines coming through wall so it will drain completely.

[@willwipf7030]

I'll be calling y'all on my next diy,you do such great work,be sure to let me know when is good time for you 😊😊

[@davidm.965]

Thank you for the video of the install. Job well done.

[@aday1637]

If you want a true solar mini split go with EG4 which has ability to run directly off solar panel with grid back up. It has a grid limiter on it to give priority to solar first and grid only if needed.

[@juwe9516]

Brilliant, concise, and easy to learn and take on the project adventure. Thank you.

[@danfitzpatrick4112]

I've seen these really freeze up when not installed off the ground away from snow.. Hope you don't have any problems in the winter! Nice units though for sure!

[@alexgolzari]

Rifleman's Creed "There are many like it, but this one is mine"

[@d.aardent9382]

this is like something ive been considering if my old original 55 yr old system turns out to be beyond fixing again. it was my parents place and ive kept it going for my mom n dad as they got older so we could keep prolonging its life but im afraid at some point its going to have something go bad that cannot be replaced anymore, or if it would have to be replaced due to it uses the older type of freon. so im really looking into these types of AC system like you show or the solar powered type version Ive just seen on another channel that looks pretty interesting.

[@genewileyopa]

Excellent job. Now to enjoy it.

[@latifkarim7214]

Beautiful fixing 👌 👏 👍 ❤️.

[@greenflintriver]

Full metal jacket! Love you guys 😊

[@chrisnordby4851]

Your cat is photogenic getting in the shot before video ended.

[@northernliving2387]

Yes, Josh and Erin from Wild and Wonderful off grid has 3 of those systems on there solar system.

[@randypyatt5649]

Looking good guys way to go awesome.

[@bishopkinlyside8477]

Hi Marty, man and Jules man that’s only my opinion and I know doesn’t count for much when I got my air conditioning installed here in Australia. The air conditioning installer said it is better to install on off the ground otherwise when they’re on in your whipper snipping and mowing around them, and even daily use, they will get a whole heap of dirt inside and where you live you’ll get covered in snow , anyway, you know what you’re doing maaaaaaaaaaan , from Australia maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan

[@longspr1]

OUTSTANDING

[@wildoutrudeboy]

The outdoor unit should have more space between the bottom and the base whenever it leaks during condensation in heat mode.

[@chadg901]

Love the cup. I have one also.

[@clarencewiles963]

Good job. It’s quiet and the amps are so low. 😊😊

[@barryhoneycutt3894]

Nice Unit

[@jamesbrubaker8395]

Because this is a heat pump, and I'm guessing you get snow in Idaho, I would have suggested placing the condensing unit on a stand to allow the condensate to drain properly.

[@akos127]

Hi guys, love the progress in you mention! Martin, did you come to a decision how you going to make the motorcycle ride video(s)? It would be great if you could cover some riding whenever, in part of the usual building videos and when you go for the tour, make full bike riding coverage but don't make them too short, I rather watch most of everything. Do you know itchyboots? Noraly riding for the sixth or so season now? She got hurt in the last video in Africa. Well, I am enjoying both, building and bike videos.

[@tristanarnoux1946]

Very nice job as always, and the house looks nice! It's just a bit of a missed opportunity maybe that you guys did not run air pipes through the walls to get central AC, and did not run electricity to power up your security cams, any regrets?

[@asusarkano9640]

Have a cool day 🎉

[@eduardonieto2355]

That is cool my friends.👏👍🇺🇲

[@Chris-bn1bn]

Yep, that's right. Awsome film!

[@nathanbloechl5609]

Great video. How many amps can your battery back ups provide? I install hvac units for a living and regular split systems pull so many amps upon start up it makes me wonder if one of those would be possible on an off the grid system. Obviously mini splits use way less starting amps.

[@ssoffshore5111]

Most systems would need a soft-start installed, and still require a pretty beefy inverter. Mini-splits are NP though.

[@Liberty-Grunt]

Any concern about snow clearance? I would be more than glad to share pictures of my installation in our 4-season gazebo in northern, IL. All the best. :)

[@Off-gridPA]

Very nice!

[@awesome263316]

Put strutt on the pad. You can put your holes closer to the center of the pad

[@tracy419]

We installed the same size outside compressor, but with 3 inside units about a year and a half ago. It didn't come with all the bells and whistles though. No tools or hole saw, no line covers, etc. In fact, we had to order the hoses for each inside unit as well as the power cords separately as well. Still, it was a very easy installation process. The hardest part was removing the power cords from each inside unit and replacing them with the correct size cords to plug into the outside unit. Very tight fit, and not the best instructions for that particular step. But here we are a year and a half later and no problems. The house is always cool in the summer, and warm in the winter, and you can barely hear the units inside the house. The outside unit is much louder than yours, but we don't hear it inside the house. Hope you enjoy it, we are big Mr cool fans now😄 PS, if anyone goes the same route we did, you can get cheap plastic gutter pipes, split them down the middle lengthwise on one side and use them to house the coolant and power lines for much less than buying them from Mr cool.

[@basiaboy]

Supposed to slightly tilt mounting bracket toward condensation drain

[@unitedstatesdale]

Dang You Two !!! I charge $1500.00 to install these. I hope none of my customers see this 😊

[@iowac]

Thought it was direct to solar, got excited.

[@kdlange6052]

Just curious why you put the compressor right under your window

[@ssoffshore5111]

I was thinking the same thing. I probably would've elevated it more and placed it towards the center of the house so it wasn't under the windows with the plumbing coming out the opposite side. Came out nice though.

[@chrisrienas1]

If i wanted to run just that ac/heater on solar how many would i need? I want one for my lil shed.

[@ThePyramidone]

"This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine..." Jarhead: starring Jake Gyllenhaal and "Full Metal Jacket" starring R. Lee Ermey. Not to be confused with the 1957 movie "The D.I." starring Jack Webb where the M1 Rifle description is recited.

[@johnlangworthy1464]

From basic training "this weapon is mine, there are many like it but this one is mine".

[@frayen-gm6db]

PERFECT👍👍👍👍

[@kristensengonecamping1804]

Best war movie ever, Full Metal jacket, and best soundtrack also

[@TagiukGold]

I suggest raising the outdoor unit off the pad, on rails. I'm concerned about dirt and plants being pulled in.

[@Amigatech]

When you drilled the hole through the wall, did you angle it down for the drain? Or was the instruction reading after that? :)

[@brianstark1314]

Thanks for a cool video

[@lorenmeyer5290]

Great job!

[@aringraveshvac9670]

Those bolt holes are for mounting it on the wall on the bracket it's not required to bolt it to the pad

[@ButchB1000]

Semper Fi!

[@IronmanTX77]

Full Metal Jacket - best movie ever!

[@goodwillcriminals117]

Be sure to keep a copy of the receipt from the purchase with the book. Write the purchase date and price on the book so if a warranty issue comes up you are not hunting all over for that information. This is a big deduction item for your taxes.

[@wallykramer7566]

When Marty and Julie are carrying the outdoor unit, Marty violated etiquette! Julie should not have to walk backwards nor keep lifting/holding the outdoor unit longer than Marty before setting it down. Where is your consideration!

[@jimthvac100]

How did you bend that piece in the upper right corner (90degrees) without kinking the larger line? the small liquid line would not be a problem but normally one would need a refrigerant line tube bender to bend that without kinking it.

[@Mr.S7R4WM4N]

Yes it Full Metal!

[@jayrubino4855]

Yep, Full Metal Jacket.

[@jimthvac100]

I am assuming that is a heat pump, unlike an air conditioner It needs to be off the ground to prevent snow accumulation from plugging up the coil when used in heating mode in winter time.

[@diysolaradventures7894]

Do u have a video on the power draw of such a large mini split on ur solar system u still off grid right ?

[@garybensel6680]

Are you going to use it as a heater also? If you are you better mount that condenser way higher off the ground to clear the snow.

[@djjennen]

Just wondering why you didn't run the lines down between the windows?

[@1MartinWaite]

Marty there aren't his & hers it metric and imperial lol hahahahaha. 😂😂😂😂

[@jacksmith827]

Full Metal Jacket!

[@leighannwhitley2646]

Full Metal Jacket

[@bobjarrard]

For new pad instals, a bit bigger and crown the pad so water does not pool under the unit. Too big a pad catches rain. Wall mount is a good idea, most of the world does that. Bob in Nevada

[@bobjarrard]

Also, pour the pad to plate height, yards flood.

[@DashiellParr411]

Love your videos. I also quote movies that I have to remind people I watch before I was a Christian!

[@allen35315]

Nice video…..What is the size of your solar array?

[@HunTekhAe]

Inverter AC are popular in South Asian countries. Like India Pakistan even in Afghanistan. Due to electricity crisis. Majority of people have them.

[@Idahoprepper71]

You got a right hand and a left hand wrench 😂.

[@davidarcaris7500]

Full Metal jacket!

[@christopherzweerink176]

The move is full metal jackets.

[@harrygreen6935]

Semper Fi Marty.

[@WWolverine84]

Yes, Full Metal Jacket

[@happyhamster1411]

EG4 is cheaper and provides direct solar inputs for panels

[@iowac]

You said BACON hot, wheres the bacon???! 😂

[@Paul-y7u5s]

Yes they give you two His and Hers , Left and Right handed but my best is one Standard and the other Metric.

[@mcspaddencw]

Full metal jacket as well as a lot of other movies cause it's something that was still being used in Basic training in 1994

[@timf6916]

Nice

[@tomly7901]

Off grid Happiness

[@stanthur88]

there are many like it, but this one is mine"............Semper Fi !!

[@dennismahonchak3228]

The Creed of a United States Marine.

[@brianpulstsr8680]

FMJ

[@iohann.bab.7042]

I think it's to close to the ground and you need to protect it from rain snow dust bugs, it will last longer.

[@MikeZMonroe]

Hmmm. Lots of work to clean out the garage but no cars in garage?

[@Mr.S7R4WM4N]

Love that flannel shirt is it on Amazon?

[@Polarbear44]

The two wrenches. One is right handed, the other is left handed. 😊

[@PeeWeeHenson]

CAN MY WIFE AND I GET A TOUR OUR NEXT TRIP TO NORTH IDAHO? I'M INTRIGUED.

[@ripcord895]

That is from the movie Full Metal Jacket, "There are many like it, but this one is mine!"

[@calebdoner]

Subscribed when I saw your "Leftist tears" mug. :)