This was MUCH harder than I expected... DIY Air Conditioning Pt 1

[@dragonmaster391]

Brian the Electrician is my favorite reoccurring character on the show.

Right? Dude's chill af

[@DarkNexarius]

There aren't really that many recurring characters. Most of them are regulars.

[@davidcook5274]

Such a helpful man.

[@seankkg]

Hey, I usually make that comment!

[@lore00star]

@@DarkNexarius Yea he's a rare NPC that spawn only in certain conditions...

[@Kupacolypse]

Linus: How much do I pay you for this? Brian: $1000 Linus: How much if I help? Brian:$1500

[@seng514]

when is that?

[@djak4803]

David Reads that's not really whoosh he just thought it was a part of the vodeo

[@benskyddd]

David Reads um how is that a woosh u kind sir

[@andreas4010]

@@seng514 i thibk it was the gaming center video

[@Bob3519]

So, what you are saying is that Linus does the work of three men. Unfortunately those men are Larry, Curley and Moe! 😬😃

[@danieljensen2626]

Riley's theme song for Brian may be my favorite thing to ever come out of Linus Media Group

[@AgileRelic]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@handlemonium]

And then there's the *"I = Brian"* and *"WE = Brian"* xD

[@johnmalaihollo]

Brian should use it for his own youtube channel! ☺️☺️

[@fancyman7902]

LOL I was Thinking "Is that Riley?"

[@johnmalaihollo]

@@fancyman7902 hahaha could be right?! He should do more theme songs!

[@TheDAITrickster]

i need a Brian the electrician show o-o

[@niko1even]

donutdoode69 lots of subs.

[@tompppu7684]

”Kermit the frog buys 2000 dollars of presents with my credit card” lmao

[@CameronSend]

the key ingredient is crime

[@tymeonmyside539]

Im a Brian and oddly enough I am a technician and can do electrician stuff... Probably a side effect of building power for mobile radar systems in air force lol

[@ScytheNoire]

Glad to see Linus had adult supervision.

[@xDEADLYxSINNERx]

1.8k likes and no comments, wtf

Alan Murray You ruined it

[@xDEADLYxSINNERx]

Someone had to 😂

[@skywz]

@@xDEADLYxSINNERx because nobody had anything to improve this comment.

[@kaapporaivio]

Brian The Electrician is my favorite character in the Linus Cinematic Universe.

[@eatskatefastass]

Still waiting on his origin story movie.

[@weesnaorc1203]

What cant he do?

[@adamekcar]

@@weesnaorc1203 install minisplits. Too many things wrong to list here. Check the comments.

[@shiitakemushroom7886]

Idk man, ivan was kinda a legend

[@Otic0n]

Same!

[@mateogrundseth7374]

At this point Brian is no longer just the electrician, he’s more like Brian the whatever Linus needs handyman

[@brazeiar9672]

Brian is just the on-call real man, for when Linus need a real man. Soon Yvonne will want a third child and Linus will call Brian the electrician :-]

[@Wesrl]

Braze IAR forth? No we are at 3 already I think 2 daughters and 1 son.

[@MinistryOfMagic_DoM]

He is actually an HVAC technician now. He mentioned it last time he was on the show.

[@David73977]

Yeah this is HVAC territory. Brian is a jack of all trades at this point.

[@otterqueer]

Linus needs him so often he should just hire him as a LMG employee

[@ijunejo]

A petition to hire the “Brian the Electrician” full time..

[@theCuchuoi1]

wait he's not on full time yet?

[@TopHatPenguin]

@@theCuchuoi1 I think hes more just a friend who pops in

[@ahobimo732]

Yeah, he's super nice, knows his stuff, and explains things clearly. He makes a great addition to the team.

[@Renegade322]

as an electrician he probably makes more then they could feasibly pay him

[@JK-kd9ln]

@@Renegade322 Linus tech tips makes around 4 million a year from only videos.. not including sponsors... I think they can pay 1 electrician XD

[@fuse.]

I remember when Brian was the first time in a LTT video just to do sum electrical work and now hes a reoccurring character in the LTT universe

[@shahbazahmad-ud6kj]

Inspired by the top comment.

[@ahyaan2552]

shahbaz ahmad yes

[@inmy30s]

matter of time he gets his own channel.. Brian Electrical Tips

[@user-jn7ic7un1e]

he adds a lot to the lore

[@AlexSchendel]

I mean, he's even wearing a Floatplane shirt!

[@berated4541]

As an HVAC installer it's always interesting to watch these types of video's. I know Brian is venturing into HVAC but just two things from the video. 1: This is something you should really fix! You do not, under any circumstances, want copper and galvanized metals touching. You get electrolysis! (which is rusting copper, and yes copper can rust) And on that note you really shouldn't have any part of your mini-split line set non insulated. This will not only lead to condensation anytime the unit it running (heat or cool mode), but will also negatively effect the efficiency of the unit. They are very sensitive! 2: The different sized ports on the condensing unit are for hooks ups to larger capacity head units (measured in btu)You may want to make sure each port ( A,B,C,D) can supply each head unit; and that there is a total btu the condenser is capable of handling, and attaching more than it's designed capacities (too many or too large of a head unit(s) can lead to many issues.) And a tip for part two, make sure you do a good pressure test on the system (over 500 psi for at least 30 min) and pull a vacuum below 300 microns before you release your refrigerant! With that many orbital flares ones bound to flare improperly!

[@DivergentDroid]

As an HVAC tech of 30 years, I didn't like his attempt at brazing at 0:58 - wrong type of gas, wrong type of flame, wrong placement of heat.

[@johanneshettinga]

At your argument nr. 1 you're actually wrong. Copper cannot rust it can only oxidize, because rust only forms on iron. ;-) I agree with the rest of your comment.

[@peterwiseman4793]

I not familiar with Canadian building codes. Could you not just run some 200mm hat section up the wall for all pipes and cables?

[@lukemcmonagle3828]

As a hvac engineer I would have used griplocks up the wall then you don't have to cut the lagging. he is going to have a fountain of condensation that's going to leak everywhere. Plus does anyone else hate the lagging that comes with home installation kits it's a nasty off white it would look so much better in black.

[@luke5518]

Johannes Hettinga I’ve seen copper come off in brown rusty chunks. No idea what happened to it but it happens.

[@zaiikgo3377]

Linus is like the 8 year old holding the screws for his dad

[@IraQNid]

Yeah he has the maturity of an 8 year old.

[@marlojustine]

HAHAHAHA

[@anne-mariebaars5184]

He sure is clumsy like a 8 y/o

[@weirdguy524]

Yeah but look how old he looks .. like 70 or 75

[@epicrepublicpro1641]

i was like that when i was little too lol

[@PCarDriver87]

Brian is what a man sounds like when he is competent, enjoys his life, and has a clean conscience.

[@jrandesi56]

in contrast Linus is what a prepubescent girl sounds like while "helping" her Dad* for the first time around the house. *positive male, role model if applicable.

[@shoegazer666]

@@jrandesi56 Why must it be male?

[@demoniack81]

@@shoegazer666 How many female electricians have you seen?

[@onceilived5620]

demoniack81 6

[@iwatchwithnoads7480]

@@demoniack81 3. And I have seen hundreds of electricians at work

[@gamesandstuff7724]

Linus didn’t want to pay an electrician for his air conditioning so he decided to pay an electrician for his air conditioning.

[@realtimestatic]

I don’t get it help

[@SamTehSquirrel]

Timestatic he didn’t want to pay an air conditioning installer or electrician cus it would cost almost 25 grand so he hired Brian the electrician instead.

[@dippst]

@@SamTehSquirrel correction, brian the former electrician that now does hvac.

[@justsomeguy5470]

He saved money at least and, he made a video in the process

[@GaletayaNightshade]

@@dippst at least HVAC is more applicable here.

[@luxurycherries7954]

Brian is one of my favorite 'guest' host. always love it when he shows up.

[@blek3539]

Yeah

[@jeremymetcalfe]

Linus: DIY! Reality: Hire licensed electrician.

[@dippst]

*licensed electrician and hvac technician

[@ad3z10]

He could do all of it himself, it'd just make selling the house an absolute pain.

[@drCox12]

@@ad3z10 What house? This has always been a big bonfire area!

[@Alexandra-Rex]

@@JustSomeGuy009 Here in Norway too, and the same for the heat pump/AC thing. Here it can't legally be sold without including installation.

[@SindarinMetaphor]

@@JustSomeGuy009 Sure you can - If you are the owner, you just need to pull permits install to code and have them inspected. You need to be licensed if you are going to work for others, generally speaking (however some municipalities require you to be licensed, but this is debatable on if it would stand up legally).

[@zeromega3349]

Brian is one of my favorite people. He’s a great electrician, a huge old-school PC nerd, really nice and is so good at babysitting Linus

[@tannercarnicle6789]

Shaved linus: drops graphics cards Bearded Linus: does home renovations

[@georgetomlinson9922]

Why does this not have likes

[@Caveman13126]

as it should be

[@MFingChuck]

Beard Power is real...

[@notbob9865]

This is giving off serious whole room water cooling vibes, I can’t wait

[@Nathan0A]

I can't believe he didn't run a separate zone for a CPU plate evaporator

[@XxTWMLxX]

He did whole room water cooling before with roof mount radiator

[@GrandmasterLix]

He better include RGB strips in the whole house or I'm unsubscribing!

[@bigbeneconotmyjob6474]

This takes me back

[@appletimemac]

Bruh, imagine a copper heat sink for your house 🤣

[@th0bse_]

I love how Brian wears actual proper safety boots and gloves (when needed), and Linus just wears his signature sandals all the time...

[@incrediblepony]

Linus without safty shoes in projects like this pisses me off...

[@xStylxr]

yet brian also used a recip saw off his own leg

[@incrediblepony]

@@xStylxr yup.. also made med cringe 😅

[@AznTony360]

@@incrediblepony Well, he can live his life and you can live yours. His safety isn't your priority so it shouldn't piss you off. Ever heard of 'do as i say and not as i do'? That applies here, he can do what he wants and you can do what you want. Only thing to say is to not follow his lead.

[@donkanist9215]

With his LTT underpants.

[@dustinripley6372]

Linus: "So you can put the caulk in there." Brian: "Yes..... yes Linus" Actually Brian: *I'm charging more if he keeps this up.*

[@MarkoEsp]

"I don't think he could've done it any better, that's the problem." -Yvonne Ho What a legend.

[@almostanengineer]

I’m not sure if that’s a compliment, or an insult 😅

[@bobi_lopataru]

@@almostanengineer _both_

[@MentalEdge]

Brians scoff is gold

[@baka_ja_nai]

@@almostanengineer that's just TRUTH!

[@joesterling4299]

Thanks for motivating me to watch till the very end. 😂

[@OuijTube]

These Brian the Electrician episodes are like “This old house” for PC enthusiasts and I love them

[@theblueraven5147]

Alternate title: “I water cooled my house!” Edit: “Brian air cooled my house!”

[@Neojhun]

My house is literally Water Cooled, because roof top Swamp (Evap) Cooler. Only works in dry climates.

[@oswaldfeurst5247]

@@Neojhun the name Swamp Cooler is ironic, since it only works in dry climates.

[@Neojhun]

@@oswaldfeurst5247 It becomes swampy when you let it run.

[@limezsest]

Correction: I added phase-change cooling to my house!

[@handsonfire6113]

so I= brian

[@LaskyLabs]

Someone just needs to follow Brian around with a camera crew and we can just watch him do his day to day stuff. I'd watch a show with him doing refrigeration and electrician stuff.

[@markwasd]

100 people want a brian the electician channel

[@WintyLIVE]

Can we appreciate the fact that he’s advertising a, *GAMING RUG*

[@jameslastname9171]

But is it? Missing RGB

[@amrmukbel8199]

We=brien

[@murito_burito6437]

invest

[@Hyperionl10]

G A M I N G U N D E R W E A R LTT STORE DAHT CALM

[@itsthatdude4814]

-0/10, no rgbs

[@napoleon2564]

This is literally Linus finding a way to make home repairs a tax write-off

[@Av-ks8uc]

Yeah, I think we should get the IRS on the case!

[@maggiejetson7904]

It is fun to watch though.

[@6zwbob]

@@Av-ks8uc yes because the IRS *totally* does the taxes in Canada. that's why it's such a joke in the US, they do all of Canada first, and despite it being 10th the population it doesn't have the resources

[@99oicy3]

@@6zwbob who asked?

[@Semperverus0]

Honestly I'm looking at doing something very similar soon - my central air unit is completely corroded out.

[@TheHanleyProject]

Alternate title: How I made my home air conditioning a business expense! Pt. 1

[@DakinRinone]

Lol

[@ethanlenning]

This is a genius comment except for the fact that it legally can’t be marked as a business expense if hes gonna use if after the video lol

[@nickolaivuicich4105]

@@ethanlenning is that q candian thing or?

[@ethanlenning]

nickolai vuicich no someone corrected me the other day, apparently in the US you have to use something for your business over 50% of the time for it to count as a business expense. Ik linus is Canadian but im guessing it works in a similar way there

[@JungleKarmaPizzaKitchen]

@@nickolaivuicich4105 No, that's how it is actually suppose to work in the US too. If you expense something for your business it is only to be used for that business in the future. Any item expensed shouldn't be taken home for alternative usage,

[@epkostaring]

I think most of Linus's success is because of his personality. Love the tech tips, but he comes across as such a nice guy, that it is just fun to keep watching him. Big fan.

[@DevinJuularValentine]

100% agree especially when KZbin is full of big egos and entitlement, Linus has proved more than once he is able to apologize if he gets something wrong and is pretty humble. A good sport.

[@iwatchwithnoads7480]

Fans of most entertainers or show hosts like them for their contents. Fans of LTT also like him for the man he is and respect him for what he's built

[@oreskec]

I'd pay to have Brians laughs in every video 0:44 1:30 1:43 3:43 6:48 6:58 8:04 9:28 9:59 10:07 10:40 11:45 12:01 14:31 15:35 15:40 16:10 17:01 17:44 19:53 20:14

[@vularx]

The hero we didn't ask for but needed.

[@lionellal9814]

the dedication to put in all the timestamps

[@darkseraphim42]

Vular literally came here to say that 😂

[@littlefoot2022]

Thank you for this.

[@torikenyon]

@@vularx Brian or oreskec?

[@marcoscaride1196]

Linus: “I can do that, and that and also that” Video showing how Brian does all the stuff

[@Verlisify]

Brian's mobile workshop is baller af

[@thekingoffailure9967]

It's like something from a dream

[@ImStian]

yo

[@UserName-yk7om]

PLEASE! Do more networking/server/home-makeover projects! These are always the funniest and interesting projects, while Brian adds his special sauce to the wild ride, which it always is! Maybe some DIY smart home would be great 😏

[@Greshgore]

"I don't need supervision" There's a reason why Linus Drop Tips is a meme.

[@conelatilot]

and a channel

[@EricMBlog]

"I don't think you could have done any better." Best "compliment" ever!

[@aarongriffitts6043]

When you finally get home after installing heaters and air-conditioning units and you go to watch your favorite KZbin channel and hes doing exactly what you've been doing all day...

[@manaspradhan8041]

always has been

[@treyu8117]

Same same

[@stillamitchinmybook6320]

I’m a 15 plus year carpenter and I’m thinking of a change in scenery but still be able to make a buck. How long about does it take to start out and actually learn enough to make a little money doing this??

[@inkwyvern5171]

@@stillamitchinmybook6320 It's a plumber's job

[@dubourg4]

@@stillamitchinmybook6320 Where I live ( europe ) you need a few specific certifications to start the installation. Because the fluid used in air conditioning is highly damaging to the atmosphere, so you gotta make sure you don't let any get out of the system. Also, the gas is in fact a fluid changing state, and mixed with compressor oil. On a unit this size, you would probably need an oil collector, specially if you got a section where the gas go right up, like here.. And you gotta make sure the kit include a water filter ( it's here to make sure no trace of water goes into the compressor. ) Also since the fluid is in a liquid state at some point, pipe inclination can play a role. So there's a few tricks to avoid killing the compressor, and have the unit working as it should. I'm honestly not sure they're doing it correctly here. They seem to be skipping a lot of considerations. And, just like a computer, when it's installed approximately, it might still work, but also it might damage the hardware over time, not perform as expected, not start at all, or in the case of cooling units release polluting gas in the atmosphere (The last part is why europe require a certification to install such units. Like, fuck up your installation all you want, bu you need to prove that you're able to not pollute doing so. ). All in one, although most of the ACTUAL day to day work is installing the unit and the pipes/cables, and can be handled by a competent carpenter or plumber, there's also a few specific stuff that should be considered about how and where you install them. And obviously, you need to be able to handle electricity to hook it up. I'd say it's nothing someone already working in construction can't learn in a few month with a competent teacher. But it's also not something you should just "improvise" with approximate knowledge.

[@AKhan-2024]

I love how as the viewers of LTT gets older with changing needs, such as taking care of a home, the videos still stay relevant. But Linus' puns never change or get old haha.

[@TheAruruu]

and neither do his segues, like this one for Glasswire. Monitor your connection for badly behaving apps with Glasswire.

[@carlover78]

Agreed!

[@SPECTRA890]

Honestly

[@wellsyboy97]

"Asbestos free! wonderful, I didn't want to pay for asbestos!" -Linus @ 10:39 lol

[@fender10g]

Yeah. Honestly we're all kind of growing up at the same time here, and his home renovation stuff is actually really useful.

[@beefboy8812]

Brian The Electrician is my favourite character from the LCU

[@KyrosX27]

Linus: "I did this" Truth: I = Brian Linus: "We did this" Truth: We = Brian

[@TheRavenCoder]

#Lie-nus

[@alex22tp]

3:49 turn on Translation on englisch it says i=Brian🤣

[@synonymous1079]

We are Brian. We are legion.

[@razick0]

@@alex22tp translation is off here. It still appears I=Brian

[@redyau_]

@@razick0 Yeah that's baked into the video.

[@leviwatson5997]

As an actual hvac tech who has installed those types of mini split before. It was fun to see Linus doing something that I knew more about than he does lol.

[@tsalVlog]

"Yes. Yes, Linus." Spoken like a disappointed, but not surprised, high school teacher.

[@walidfakhfakh3660]

first reply at 800 likes.

[@walidfakhfakh3660]

first reply at 800 likes.

[@myid9876543]

"DIY" *brings an electrician who also does handyman type work

[@lewdgamerguy2071]

I would hazard a guess that Brian is more Handy man nowadays and less electrician (theres allot more work in being a hadny guy thats also legally allowed to work on Consumer board electrical than just being an electrican working for yourself or others)

[@fatdude2468]

@@lewdgamerguy2071 In a previous video he said he does HVAC more so than electrical now.

[@octoslut]

you need electrician, don't know about euro. but in NA you need to follow strict electrical code to install circuits and big appliances. regular person doesn't know these code/regulations unless they studied them or happen to be a electrician

[@lewdgamerguy2071]

Yeah you need something Called Part P (its a qualification/British standard) that ensures the person who does the work knows how to and where to fit the consumer/breaker board (altthough that may be an over simplifications) Also in the UK you cant touch the Mains cable running into the Household without your Suppliers permission (it usually runs into a box/device before the breaker, that shows whthere the cable is live and working before it hits your consumer unit and Also as a seperate Mains breaker that just kills the whole houses power (as its there property and its a way to make sure said person working on it is a registered and qualified Sparky) Im happy hes working on more Industrial Stuff (i liked watching him help linus install the new Blackboxes correctly)

[@oyen9476]

Most electricians also can do the handyman jobs.

[@jacobmasonlifting]

Part 1: 20 July 2020 Part 2: 20 July 2022 Part 3: 20 July 2025

[@bagos1997]

That "I don't think you could have done it any better, that's the problem." goes to show how much has this woman has endured and what she's been through. Our prayers are with you Yvonne..

[@lukecesarin7266]

I love how the editor was telling the audience that Brian was doing all of the work and never put their name at the end Xd.

[@A453]

Hahaha

[@AbsoluteTVYT]

That usually means it's a new employee on probation

[@mediumrarebakedpotatoes]

lol

[@handlemonium]

The editing was pure gold regardless. Plus you can tell by Linus' headband that the sponsor spot at the end was recorded this past Friday before the WAN Show.

[@ThuTran-kr1cm]

babeloveforyour.link/T0BGoX749dcx

[@jerinjose4721]

Who gave him this idea? Whoever did....... Thank you

[@MehNameIsJeff]

Not gonna ruin your 100 likes, but i can comment tho :)

[@OhCrapItsJimmy]

I recently installed a mini split and had to run the lines between my first and second floor out to the back of the house. Nightmare project, but effective and efficient device. It was all worth it in the end.

[@OK_ACME]

Probably his wifu ;)

[@glotar1]

yeah his very cool

[@christopherstum4876]

I’ve been doing hvac for 21 years now. Always like hearing someone say it’s not that easy lol.

[@TechnologistAtWork]

I did some electrical work but this looks really hard. Not anyone can claim they know how to do it. Definitely not a diy project.

[@damiengates7581]

Definitely not hard

[@mrcaboosevg6089]

Probably easier after you've done it for 21 years

[@Xyler94]

​@@TechnologistAtWork I guess it's DIY in the sense you don't need to pay some big company. You can hire any electrician you want, and get a much cheaper quote that way. Plus, it's probably way more modular than any system you buy from another contractor.

[@jackielinde7568]

I'm guessing you don't want to watch a video by Aging Wheels, where he installs those DIY AC kits (I think this one is samsung.) on his shop (kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnzRZXlpjNSVbpY). To be fair, I don't think he calls it easy, either. BTW, are you in the Phoenix area, and do you still take customers?

[@bakeslad9442]

As a HVAC installer from Aus this was incredibly painful to watch 😂 I love your commitment to learning though!

[@julianmayor928]

The A port to link outdoor units together!?!?!??! 🤯 mayb it's as easy as to accommodate for larger indoor units with 5/8 3/3 😆😆

[@KarlReith]

"I = BRIAN" "WE = BRIAN" This killed me 🤣

[@kishorkanna5718]

Karl Reith RIP

[@josegaviria1887]

F

[@georgetomlinson9922]

F

[@pxnx]

F

[@MethmalDhananjaya]

*"Mommy why daddy died..?"* *Crickets*

[@kylew6701]

This episode should be called "cable managing my house and installing an AIO"

[@twanvanderdonk2504]

But it's not AIO, AIO means all in one, this has several parts that you have to connect yourself... An AIO is an AIO because it has everything linked for easy installment, sort of plug and play.

[@turbochoochoo]

@@twanvanderdonk2504 nerd alert

[@twanvanderdonk2504]

@@turbochoochoo It's a tech tip video lmao

[@arvindraghavan403]

@@twanvanderdonk2504 whoaaa wow

[@turbochoochoo]

@Galaxy TS2 was just joking cause the dude figuratively adjusted his glasses and went akshualy

[@BlackLight886]

2020 Me: I’m finally going to build a water cooled PC 2020 Linus: I’m going to water cool my entire house

[@superslimanoniem4712]

Someone actually made a joke about this whole water cool everything thing on a community tab on shortcircuit(?) EDIT: spelling

[@zkid2o1]

Good progression from whole room water cooling in 2014: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGnFfaedbq9khcU

[@SvataPanenka]

Refrigerants by class and R-number

[@jur4x]

correction: Linus is phase change cooling his house.

[@HilbertXVI]

@@zkid2o1 Those were the days...

[@michaelmackenzie5831]

Port "A" is larger In case it's a larger btu indoor unit. Usually any unit under 15k will be 3/8- 1/4. Under 24k 1/2-1/4 and 24k 5/8- 3/8

[@anarcat6653]

i'm learning english, happy to know that "I" can be translated by "Brian. Edit : dafuq 400 likes and +? Brian'm funnier than i thought.

[@HilbertXVI]

You mean:" Brian'm learning English"

[@OmniscientWarrior]

Well, that only applies to Linus' unique dialect of English.

[@nemtudom5074]

Hi learning english!

[@RandomInternetDog]

Only in Canukistan.

[@Aquillyne]

Brian wouldn’t use this show to learn English if Brian were you.

[@joabhernandezsrocks]

as an electrician apprentice it makes me happy whenever i see Brian the Electrician appear because i know alot of the tools and materials and hardware used

[@OneSwankyTurtle]

Brian is my favorite character from the LTT extended universe.

[@Andytlp]

Lmao

[@TheBdogup2]

Linus: “$20k for an AC unit??? Too much!” Also Linus: “We put FOUR Quadros in this tower for the low, low price of just $20k!!”

[@VitalVampyr]

Nvidia provided the Quadros for free.

[@dillonh321]

Priorities man

[@Nickerian91]

no clue how powerful the AC was but can easily get a 4HP unit thats good for several rooms for around 2k here with installation :/ 2HP (good for 1 big room about 700 dollar with installation) If you dont want split unit and happy with a window one 200-400 dollar which is good enough for 1 room. They really rip you white people off :3

[@SirNarax]

@@Nickerian91 Price for AC is related to where you live, when you decide to install it, who is installing it and what you are trying to install it into. The price is NEVER static. If there are lots of people that can install it that drives prices down, if those people are busy (as they are deep into the summer and winter) the prices rise. If your house is particularly old or large that drives the price up and more still if you have a larger house with no existing systems in place. Additionally this is not an AC but rather it is a Heat Pump which is critically not the same thing and costs around 2,000 dollars by itself.

[@Nickerian91]

@@SirNarax as far as i know all split type ac units is able to heat aswell. The price is similar all over the world for the unit if u actually order it yourself and u find it on amazon / respective online platforms in the country. Installment is not complicated all u need is a tube tool and a vaccum pump. They force you to use installer else they claim you loose your warranty but anyone with basic handyman skills can do it themself.

[@neobscura]

Whoever edited this: I love you. Seeing the boss brag about stuff he didn't do: PRICELESS :)

[@trstmeimadctr]

Linus: "What can I do that would be useful?" Me thinking to myself: "Very little"

[@thakori]

My techguy always says: i will be done faster and safer if you don't help with anything but carrying the heavy stuff. :(

[@ifsck]

There's an old joke that goes something along the lines of I charge $50 per hour. $75 if you wanna watch. $150 if you wanna help.

[@stuwest3653]

I would have told him to make me a sandwich.

[@Gadzinisko]

@@ifsck How much it I want to film it and post in on youtube channel with 11 mln subscribers?

[@xe5433]

“Home AC on the cheap!” This is going to be interesting.

[@AFoxGuy]

he is going to drop it, watch :P

[@zack9912000]

Yea won't last 5 years, these DIY kits are garbage from china and parts are not easy to get at all.

[@AniviaS]

I'm getting whole room water cooling flashbacks

[@timothyalexanderlewis]

@@zack9912000 built with chineseum

[@ThePhoneix999]

@Pyrofan97 Next episode: I'm gonna connect my PC to the AC unit

[@pandahz79]

I do these for a living. Brian is dope I like how he installed everything

[@jorgamund07]

9:34 It's called a "plumber's vise", to hold pipe or wood that needs cutting on the spot. You can also do the cut on the other side (in this case, Brian's left) by holding the longer piece with one hand and cutting with a regular saw on the other. Ideally you angle everything in such a way that if the saw slips, it goes through the material and AWAY from your legs.

[@killax7]

"plumber's vise" That's what we call the toolboxes have that V shape on the lid, I put the pipe on the v and plant my foot or knee on the pipe or angle iron to keep it there.

[@King_DarkSide]

"Yeah, no, definitely an A. I don't see how you could have done it any better" Was that a line of confidence or an understanding of ability? Lol

[@mito-pb8qg]

The "That's the problem" answers that question :D

[@dab88]

Yvonne is savage

[@writingpanda]

Yvonne says what we're all thinking. She is the best.

[@microbuilder]

The answer to your question is 'yes' lol

[@ac.creations]

The best way would be to go inside the wall but obviously thats a whole different level of work. If they had an old chimney in the building those make great utility conduits

[@akosboth2070]

Linus:"I think I should probably pay you as well" Brian: *laughs*

[@mrb2917]

thanks for the recap

[@lukas______]

"DIY" -hires electrician

[@thebizzle413]

"Compared to what I was quoted" at the beginning of a project is the kiss of death.

[@TheBigOldFatGuy]

As a tradesman who enjoys tech and your videos, I'd love to see more "Trades meet Tech" it's awesome.

[@giulionenna]

So basically I watched a 20 minutes video of two guys installing half of an air conditioning system. And I enjoyed it

[@alex13614]

I think we enjoyed Brian the most tbh

[@purplerain7771]

BRIAN for future reference, where you cut the insulation around the straps. Because you have steel on copper, it'll cause faster erosion because of different metals. That can take years off of the life of your lines (and potentially the whole unit over time). Be careful crossing dissimilar metals!

[@rahilj]

future: "i used the air conditioner to water cool a cpu"

[@РинатРаот]

Waiting for it!)))) Nice idea

[@algotn]

I = BRIAN

[@counterfit5]

Isn’t that the chillinator?

[@Ashy8405]

That would be epic

[@digitalrainstorm3546]

You say that as a joke but they literally did do that like 4 or 5 years ago. It was a sub 0 build which was almost exactly that

[@hermangutierrez5357]

When are you going to hire this guy!!!! Love when Brian shows up

[@Tynamiitti]

8:29 - the sign of a true professional - actually reading the documentation, before starting to install the product worth thousands of dollars / rupees.

[@counterfit5]

Tynamiitti you can always just cut the grass and smash some pots to get more rupees

[@GetF1awless]

"true professional" Has to read the manual on why they have a bigger suction. Lol

[@Ivanvolpin]

@Galaxy TS2 well, it is sad that the wrong explanation made more sense to you.

[@jgrobelny01]

A true professional knows what a service valve is....Brian is a little out of his element here.

[@airbornecarbohydrate-deity2981]

@Galaxy TS2 why would that make more sense? what advantage do you get by linking the two units together? the surface area you're expelling heat from is the same connected or not. just because SLI/crossfire is a thing doesn't mean linking is better-er. Increasing the pipe diameter to increase the flow of refrigerant to a bigger indoor unit, with a bigger thermal load, or decrease the load on the compressor in a longer than engineered refrigerant pipe does

[@justinw1563]

Brian the Electrician just seems like a super nice guy and informative! He should have his own "How To" channel!

[@happydeux2254]

I've done heaps of this stuff for a living yet I still find myself watching. Just goes to show what good quality filming and the odd crappy nerd joke can do to keep it interesting

[@shhhhlemon4936]

"Asbestos free... Wonderfull I didn't want to pay for asbestos anyway" I died laughing there 😂😂😤

[@Shortyyz]

how did you write this comment?

[@whirledpeaz5758]

Isn't asbestos free like RoHS is to Electronics?

[@shhhhlemon4936]

@@Shortyyz *insert woosh meme here*

[@epicjourneyAuz]

The wall mounted ones are EVERYWHERE in Australia. You get used them and they're cheaper. The lines and electrical looks hideous on the outside. Get some covers over them and then it'll tie in nicely.

[@chrischeers8081]

I don't get why he didn't just go with a ducted system but?? Would have been only one set of lines going up the wall and then the distributor in the roof?

[@kbhasi]

Also in basically every flat in Singapore, where ducted/central air conditioning just wouldn't fit.

[@Crystal-nw3hz]

@@kbhasi wouldn't ceiling mounted ones be too much for a flat

[@cornhole8839]

its on the side of the house next to a hedge. whats it even matter

[@kbhasi]

@@Crystal-nw3hz I was referring to wall mounted units, and that any kind of ceiling mounted unit wouldn't fit due to the building design

[@swp466]

Nice project! I notice you didn't use cushioned strut clamps for the copper lines, or a layer of pipe wrap. The dissimilar metals will cause the copper to corrode where it contacts the strut clamps. You'll eventually get pinhole leaks and lose all your refrigerant.

[@TisMeBc]

Also known as : Linus gets AC and makes back every penny because he made it into a video. Also increases the value of his home by 10k yeet!

[@schwuzi]

More like 25k! Yeet!

[@TisMeBc]

@@schwuzi *Dabs* in agreeance

[@morpheas768]

Well, I doubt he's gonna make $10k just from a couple of videos, but whatever.

[@cade579]

how the hell did the house not come with ac and how could one live without one. mine just broke for 2 weeks and it was the worst weeks ever. sleeping in 85 plus degrees is painful

[@Rattus375]

@@cade579 he lives outside of Vancouver. You only have ~10 days a year that reach the mid 80s and it cools down a lot at night due to the proximity to the water

[@lolchile]

Brian: I did everything *****Soviet Bugs Bunny intensifies*** Linus: WE did everything

[@dangreenwood1657]

Brian: My work Linus Soviet bunny: oUr WoRk

[@Kriae]

thought of this meme too when he said that

[@dalsio]

I've been waiting 6 years for Linus to do whole house air conditioning, having not been satisfied with the whole house watercooling setup. It took LTT moving out of the house, a global pandemic, and a Global Warming-fueled heat wave for Linus to finally take the plunge but it's finally here and I couldn't be happier.

[@abrahammc2125]

been waiting ever since he announced in detail on the wan show.

[@JeskidoYT]

surprisingly the most relaxing video in this channel this season. not computer related. not phone related. man linus, make this a series

[@TheWhiteBamba]

3:03 Christmas lights on the house still? Man, that is some hardcore gaming RGB leds (literally RGB in this case).

[@brazeiar9672]

Who wants to put them up every year. It takes days!

[@macse7en]

@@brazeiar9672 I just don't put them up ever lmao

[@TheWhiteBamba]

@@brazeiar9672 Not Linus! He really does love his RGB leds :D

[@ignacioiriarte338]

Linus: Out of an "A" where we at? Yvonne: mmm an "A", because I don't think that you could have done it any better

[@MincOfBane]

best bit of it all

[@keithg5473]

"that's the problem..." 😂

[@JustinBakerDeDav]

The best unintentional back-handed compliment, I love it.

[@getmepaid2day653]

Low key A compliment with an Insult lol

[@alexisrivera200xable]

She might as well say. "Well you tried..."

[@darcsbb5018]

Linus really just routed a giant PCI-E cable up his house

[@Khifler]

I really hope we see some phat cable sleeves on them in the future.

[@manaspradhan8041]

@@Khifler i would actually love to see them do that. It would also help against the weather too lmao.

[@dh66]

@@manaspradhan8041 those are weather rated cables. PC loom is not and would make it worse.

[@manaspradhan8041]

@@dh66 can't they make weather rated cable sleeves just so they look like cable sleeves for the memes

[@UTcommando]

@@dh66 It bothers me that Brian cut the insulation at each clamp on the refrigerant lines. I wonder if he had a particular reason for it. I would have just squished it in with the clamp because you're losing efficiency at each spot.

[@nathanlariviere8016]

Maybe the standard is different in Canada but we just use slim duct to run the line sets. Keeps them clean. As a computer science oriented student turned plumber/hvac tech, it’s honestly fun to watch you go through the process of installing AC. Never thought I’d see this kind of content from you. Good work.

[@reesesman8821]

I love when Brian and linus get to do a video the relationship is something so good to watch.

[@13StJimmy]

LTT pre 2020: Gamer and tech info hub LTT 2020: instructional guide to Home improvement

[@Cringetopia]

Aaah a father in the making ( i already know he is a father but he wasnt much of A father)

[@lemster101]

Linus really has the whole tax deductions game down. By now half the house can be claimed as a business expense.

[@mikewest5670]

The condenser needs to be off the ground on a wall mount or a stand if you're going to use it for heat, you may even blow out the coils in the winter using it like that. Also if you're using that for your main heat source it needs to be rated for low ambient temperatures if you live up north. It's also a good idea to have backup heat in case you can't get parts for that right away

[@WBCHelpSaint]

"I dont think you could have done it any better. Thats the problem." -Yvonne

[@markk9840]

Ho

[@1480750]

There's a product called SlimDuct that she probably would have been happy with

[@green7449]

I love how Brian just starts laughing when Linus is like "Oh yea I should probably pay you too."

[@sp3edstr]

I like watching home projects. Can’t wait for part 2!

[@JokerOfTheDeck]

As an HVAC service tech and installer, you 2 hooking up linesets in the rain hurts me.

[@XenoWiz]

Hopefully, there is a good filter dryer on discharge, If so maybe it will only get changed once due to moisture. XD (But yes I noticed this also) , Also Noted that I didn't see a dryer , I know some mini-splits does not come with them.

[@JokerOfTheDeck]

@@XenoWiz most MFGs say no filter drier on mini splits. There is usually a tiny one somewhere inside but any external one on the major brands is a no go. Hopefully he triple evacuated it.

[@XenoWiz]

@@JokerOfTheDeck Good info I didn't know... How do they get away with no drier? Screen in metering cap tube? Even then the screen would only catch mostly metal, not moisture. ( I Don't directly work in HVAC trade but I do work around it.) Thanks for your reply!

[@Nightfear77]

titile: This was MUCH harder than I expected... Linus: I ordered completly the wrong kit. Me: I wonder why the title is "This was MUCH harder than I expected..."

[@sireuchre]

He didn't drop anything, though.

[@murderdoggg]

9:00 the bigger "A" connection is also for connecting an inside unit with higher capacity. Otherwise, the room with the largest heat load goes to the A connector, and use a larger 1/2" copper piping on the suction line. for many reasons. 12:51 Brian has laid pipe before. Look how smoothly the insulated piping slides through the angle drilled holes in the soffet. Vacuum longer than you think.

[@benjaminprince2911]

The bigger A connection is definitely only for connecting to the largest (if there is one) cassette. Since it seems that he's probably putting 4 12k BTU cassettes in. Brian is wrong in suggesting that the A port can be used to connect to another condenser.

[@morganmerkley1490]

Technically you should also use a micron gauge for the vacuum.

[@murderdoggg]

@@morganmerkley1490 Absolutely right, or a Torr gauge. I try to bring it down under 0.2 mbar for commercial applications like restaurants. I can't wait to judge them on their flare fittings and vacuum technique in Episode 2. :) Haha

[@murderdoggg]

@@benjaminprince2911 True dat Sir. All the compressor oil would end up in one condenser. ruining the other. Even if all 4 indoor units have the same capacity. The one using a larger diameter suction line "A" to the condenser will be cooler

[@murderdoggg]

@@benjaminprince2911 True dat Sir. All the oil would end up in one compressor ruining the other. Even if all 4 indoor units are the same capacity. The one with the larger suction line "A" to the compressor will be cooler.

[@Leonsimages]

I am literally sitting here with a huge fan blowing air right onto my head to make the heat at least bearable... and then Linus uploads a video on installing an air conditioning, what a way to rub it into my face

[@DASPRiD]

So you literally turned your home into a convection oven? ;)

[@bobkerman9818]

Buy more money!!!!1!1!1!

[@GaletayaNightshade]

Well, my AC in my house blows the circuit, so I have it and can't use it. I dunno which is worse, but I feel your pain. My own damn car doesn't even have AC, and my work's AC is a joke. I feel like I'm just destined to sweat forever and ever.

[@frasertodd4830]

I love how Linus makes videos about every home improvement he does which makes it all for business use and tax deductible

[@notpebor5603]

Linus :"So you can put the CAULK in there." Brian the Electrician: "Yes, Linus." This was my favorite moment by far, I loved Brian's energy.

[@shahbazahmad-ud6kj]

Key: I = Brian We = Brian

[@brianbecking1]

Hey me is brian to

[@hellelujahh]

Brian's gonna have two AC units in Brian's large bedroom that Brian might want to split into two smaller bedrooms in the future.

[@Katojana]

Brian is us all, comrade!

[@matrixfull]

BrianTechTips : ]

[@coffeemakerbottomcracked]

OUR

[@deepinside9477]

I’ve never enjoyed an aircon installation video as much as this one in my life.

[@Farmeraap]

At this point, I'm genuinely more knowledgeable about Linus' attic than my own

[@guanips]

When will "overclocking my house" come out?