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I'm a retired handyman, and this is the best informative video for a long time I watch. Short, good English, great job. this was really informative. I did subscribe because I do appreciate it when people like you take the time to produce so much information about DIY for others out there. Thank you.
You're welcome. Thank you so much for your appreciation. I'm so glad you left this comment and so glad you watched the video
This is a great idea. When you need the most cooling you have the most solar power. Really cool
yes exactly
The hotter it is, the colder it gets.
Very true
@@JohnMoses1897Yes these have Heat also. Rated down to 5F, I've had no problems at -3F (obviously, there will be some reduction in BTU output at that temp, but still working for me.
@JohnMoses1897
0-15kwh 10-55kwh
Even on a really sunny day in December my solar is greatly reduced. In December my system produces 0-15kwh a day. During August I produce 10-55kwh a day. So if I am only using my heatpump I will need help from the grid for heat during the winter.
Solar powered mimi split is not hard, even a battery powered split is easy enough. I converted my whole house HVAC to a mini split system that runs on solar and battery. You can power anything electrical with solar the only issue is having enough solar output. Ideally there really should be batteries in the system to stabilize the power output otherwise your split will cycle on and off with the sun or if grid tied it will cycle on and off the grid.
Thank you for the video, keep up the good work.
So nice to watch a pro installer guide us looky-loo's. Very good video! Mounting the solar panels: To max energy research the best angle based on your latitude. Build a semi-stud (only studs) structure with a vertical back for attachment to the shed and angled front for mounting all the panels at the correct sun angle. Sitting down low permits easy cleaning and negates possible wind damage. 🤠
You make the job look so easy for us DIY'ers. Mini splits have come a long way over the years. Thanks.
Glad to see a professional HVAC install one of these. Normally it’s solar influencers with no professional HVAC expertise. Happy to see Tad embrace newer technology on TH-cam for others to see !
Huh?
@@Bottomfeedercustoms2024 what’s confusing about what I said? Tad is the first HVAC pro to post a video installing a solar mini split that I’ve seen on TH-cam - thus introducing this product to his audience with the creditably of a professional. Most of the other videos on solar powered mini splits are DIY installs or solar installers that are not HVAC pros. It just means more coming from a HVAC technician. That’s all I was saying.
Well, I'll add that I see plenty of non Pros install them WRONG. Most units will work screwed up, but in about 2 years, we get a call.
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@@Bottomfeedercustoms2024 My same thought.
Pretty nice that they make a unit that is efficient enough to run directly off of your panels, and still cool a fair amount of space! I like the fact that they come pre-charged so you don't have to screw around with soldering lines, and vaccing down the system, and charging, and whatnot. That can literally take longer than installing the system in some cases! 😉
Best Install Video i ever saw. Not to much talking. Just getting it done. I am now brave enough to buy and install one of these. Just after i buy a leak detector first.
Excellent news. Thank you so much for watching
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Pet peeve, Why do people always use channel locks on brand new brass fittings?....why can't they just use the proper wrench that fits those fittings? As a certified automotive technician? For 43 yrs. If I paid a professional to install a mini split? (A/C UNIT) and they started to tighten a brass fitting using channel lock players ??? I would fire them on the spot. (Use the right tools for the right job) plain and simple. 🤦🏻🤦🏻🤦🏻 Other than that? Great video & awesome information. Just take it as, constructive criticism.😊
forgive my impatience
@@TaddyDigest You can do what you want, I was just bitching about my pet peeves...😄🤣😂😉 like I said great video. 👍🏼
I was going to say the same thing, you beat me to it.
@@PanaLumberjack Geniuses think alike ..🙂
You both are like grannies😂
Fantastic step by step instruction. I've seen some of the negative comments but this looks like a very basic and straight forward operating unit.
Thanks for showing us how its done!
you're welcome 🙏 🤗 Glad you like the video.
thank you for watching 👀 😀
Why aren’t you a trade school professor? It’s so easy to learn from how you demonstrate all the install! Nice!
This was the most helpful video. I live on the Gulf Coast. My son’s room gets full sun all day & I was looking for a way to cool just that side of the house without having a $600 electric bill monthly. Thank you!!!
That's a very high electric bill. The mini split would be a great idea.
You're welcome. Thank you for watching the video
Tech tip push the wire through the wall and make the connections on the floor. Nice work 😊
BEST EVER Mini split installation guide I've seen!! I'm getting one ASAP!😊
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My dad is a startup commissioning engineer so I like watching HVAC videos for fun, lol. Mini splits are something we might look into for our house that has baseboard heaters so this video was quite informative.
I hope this video helps. Thank you so much for watching
This looks like an awesome way to cool my garage in the summer.
how wild is this kit! Never thought it would be efficient enough. Great demo and cool kit.
Love these units! Glad to see you install one, I have a ton of info on my channel on these units, had mine for over a year now. I also have all the error codes and how to access the installer menu. Hit me up if you need anything!
Dude,
I was hesitant on going this route but not any more. Thank you!
BTW - You call the fittings "copper" but they are brass.
I have an Apartment over my garage 540 sq ft. I installed a Serville mini split from Amazon. Its quiet, sips power and will freeze ya out!!!!
This is exactly what I’ve been looking to buy.
Excellent video
I’ve got one sitting in my garage in a box that came a couple weeks ago it’s near the top of my todo list,very timely post
Details on the drain hose are great. I wish the video was available before I installed my EG4.
Use the panels to make a roof off of the side of the shed. Just need to plant a few poles.
Solar Pergola
I always measure first the distance from the bracket to the line set/drain and it's always kind of a pain in the ass The way you do it bro so much easier thank you sir 👍
I've had my mini split running on solar for 4 yrs now. On my van. Lol I thought everyone did this 😂
Loving your plywood walls. Having plywood on the walls makes mounting a piece of cake. You don't need studs to hold up the unit. Just be sure you don't hit the stud with your pass through.
Use a sheet of plywood attatched to the roof to mount your solar pannels
Hey, thanks. Had never seen the mighty bracket before. My 15 yr daughter has been installing these things. I'll have to get her one.
You teach your kids the right way. Thank you so much that's awesome
There is nothing more permanent than a temporary fix. I really hope you figure out a good solution for mounting those panels. Good luck man!
Great video. I am in Arizona and am seriously considering doing this for my kayak storage shed now. I wonder how well it would work but even keeping it in the 90s over full summer heat would be a bonus!
Go for it!
Hey looks great nice video ! . I used tamarack rails on my Bus/Rv with 4x 320w trina panels and they can with stand hurricane winds. They are really nice product. You can have the rails out passed the roof so on your south face roof you should get 4 up there.
Great video. I'll definitely save this one for later when I install mine. Thanks for the thorough content.
Your Welcome Thank You so much for watching
Off center? Vertical line set coil to trap oil? Channel locks on hex fittings? Always open liquid line first.
You might put composite material to build up to the rib height for you solar panel install. Then install your brackets. You can get it at most box stores. It is made from plastic and wood. They typically use it for decks.
You can always put the PVC sleeve on the lines first before pushing the lines through the wall, saving you the time to go outside to readjust that PVC sleeve.
Looks like a future grow shed...
Put that remote control at one side of the door so that you dont have to walk all the way to the back to grab it.
Good stuff thanks. I want to use this for my solar power and battery shed which coincidentally will contain EG4 LL batteries. Mainly interested in keeping everything at 55 deg or above in the winter. Thanks for the video.
Excellent step by step!
I would build a free standing lean to next to your shed and mount the solar panels on its roof.
I have a shed that I power with solar and batteries. In the shed I have a full French door fridge and a upright freezer. It’s not insulated like yours, but I keep it cool during summer with an attic exhaust fan. I kid you not, that exhaust works wonders and everything is powered off of 6 deep cycle 100ah batteries wired in parallel.
That is very cool. Where is your location
@@TaddyDigestLong Island NY.
That’s a great way to keep the shed the same temperature as outside. Definitely worth while.
I’m not looking to install this or anything but loved how you explained your how to & why.
I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you so much for your wonderful compliment.
Looks like something out of NASA. Amazing job!
Will prose already installed this same unit. I think it’s great. I’m going to do my outer shop/garages. It gets up to 110 in there.
As always, you did a great job 👏 just two things first is based on my experience maybe it’s just me, so I never had a good experience with mini split in a foaming place and got leak very soon at indoor units due to VOC gas , second i believe that would be better to coil your line set horizontally in order to get back oil to the compressor. Thanks again for your awesome job and training 👏👏👏
Great advice thank you brother
@@TaddyDigest thank you 🙏
I just bought one with 10 panels to get free shipping what's the deal with the coils are they wrong should they be stretched out ?
Great demo
Dandahermit.
Now that is a fantastic video. Thank you for showing this to us.
You're welcome. Thank you so much for watching
great job. this was really informative.
Cool didn’t know they made solar mini splits .
“Here we have our installation manual, this is super important”
😳😳🤯🤯
You Are Hired!
Seriously, I get SO fed up with ‘I’m-Too-Macho-Man-Read-Mere-Instruction-Manuals” folks on TH-cam , flinging the manual away, then stumbling through the work, trying desperately to figure out which way is up, is water wet, is ice cold, does the RED wire go to the#1 terminal, etc etc.
Then they complain bitterly about “How difficult the install was” or “the product doesn’t work right” or “it burned up in less than an hour”
It’s great to see an actual PROFESSIONAL HVAC installer look at the manual. not all units are identical, manufacturers can have slight differences in details.
Thank you, Taddy Digest.
New subscriber here.
The manual should be your best friend.
I agree. Why guess when you can know for sure.
Thank you for being here
Real wrench would be better!
I agree. When I buy something that has good instructions I usually look them up before I buy it. The instructions give you more insight into what you are buying.
@@ecospider5 ..oh yeah, ‘available manuals’ are the greatest. Sadly, most of this has been locked away behind ‘patents’ or ‘copyright’ or ‘IP’ or ‘Consumer Safety”.
Anyone else old enough to reminder those fantastic ‘Sam’s FotoFacts’???
I am also old enough to remember when Tandy/Radio Shack had “use/maintenance/repair” manuals for almost EVERYthing they sold.
Good Old Days, indeed.
In the 70’s when I was 6 I watched my dad build our first TV with a soldering iron. He an I did a lot of HealthKit. So many things back then included the wiring diagram inside the device. Those were the days.
I know this won't mean much to alot of viewers, but an easy way to convert Cel to Far. Double the number and add 30. He was showing 16 cel. 16 +16+30 will put you in the ballpark.
this is M'erica son we use Fahrenheit
@@BlackpowderBBQ Well good for you, then why is this AC in Cel.? I was just trying to give you an easy way to convert so you don't have to carry your laptop around with you all the time, to look up formulas. Actually your laptop was more than like made by countries that use the Metric system. Is BTU's and cubic Feet AMERICAN
You can look up formulas on any phone with access to internet, also c° to f° is probably the easiest one, 32 F equals 0 C and then do each C by 1.8 to convert to F
@@irvingchies1626 Right, I got it. Why are you being a prick about this? I was just trying to give a quick easy way to get close to the conversion. Do you give people the correct time, right down to the sec if they ask you what time it is?
@@irvingchies1626 Have you ever had a real job where you aren't allowed to play with your phone all day? You ever had a job where the frequency of your phone might cause an expolsion, so your not allow to have it on you?
I like this and can see where this can be something you could use in a pump or solar house to keep everything protected from the cold. Dose it come or can you hook up a battery back up for night time use.
terrific job my friend thanks fantastic video
Ive had 3 of these for over a year. FOUR panels are a bit better install for cloudy conditions on the 12k (Panels produce generally 5-30% power depending on thickness of clouds) . On Cooling this will run with as little as 100W, 200W on Heat.
As you become familiar, play with the AC power limiter in APP / "plug" icon on remote - this limits AC power input to 300W. There is a secret button sequence if you decide you want the AC Limiter always on.
Enjoyed your vid, thx!
Interesting. Now this is real world information. Thank you!
How much did install with unit run you( assuming u installed?
@@pecan11 $2k per unit. Panels are half the price now. Yes I installed :-)
what is the secret sequence?
@@xaviy649Set unit to Cooling mode, temp to 90F, fan speed on Low. Press Power Limiter button on remote (AC plug 🔌 icon) 8 times in 10 seconds. You will hear 4 tones Ding-ding-ding-ding. Power Limiter is always-on. Performing sequence again restores normal operation.
Great video that seems easy to install
It was!
For Metal Roof/Walls or whatever... You need something like S-5 RibBracket IV - S5 company has all mounting types for direct attatch or rail based systems. - Used them on many projects and they are solid.
Thank you for the knowledge, brother. I appreciate you
😂😂😂 I like the magic how you using your fingers un box the equipment 😂😂😂👍🫶🏻✅
😆 😂
Great video. Thanks!
I would use a piece of weather tight conduit to cover everything off and seal it up completely
i was thinking about going with mini splits to replace my electric hungry central unit but I ended up going with inverter window units. Super super quiet and so easy to install I was up and running in 30 minutes. And a LOT less than the mini splits. My electric bill last summer was about $150 less per month in the summer. Only downside is no heat. But I use propane anyway.
that's awesome. very cool 👍
What brand inverter window unit
@@TaddyDigest midea
If the line sets are full of air and not the ones that come precharged in the linset then yes you would need to use a vacuum pump to remove all the air and moisture from them before letting the freon go from the condenser..
that line set is sealed and vacuumed, they have a valve that opens when you connect it.
Build a lean-to to mount the solar panels and keep things slightly protected
Put one on my RV. Love it. Quite too
Was okay till I seen you using the pump pliers on the line set😂
Excellent video 👌👌💯
Thanks
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Nice Job!!!
These lines seem like the Mr Cool units that sealed end to end and don't need to be vacuumed? Do these lines also come with pre-filled freon?
Taddy you're always doing amazing work, greetings from Iraq ☺️
Hey brother, i'm always excited to learn new things
@@TaddyDigestGreat, but for me vacuuming is the soul of air conditioning system.
So were the fittings leaking at the outdoor unit?.
if a person can carry the outside unit then you defintely dont need those support brackets for the indoor unit. Indoor units are extremely light weight. you can hold it with one hand and push the pipes with other hand easily.
While mounting on the studs is obviously the best practice, when your wall is 1/2 ply, there's no wrong place to hang it. No way in hell that air handler is falling off the wall mounted to the ply.
Great Video!
In NH I am curious about Winter Heating capabilities of this mini-split.
I'll do an update video this winter
You need a torque wrench to follow the manufacturer's spec. You also need to evacuate the lines with a vacuum pump and gauges to remove air and water vapor from the lines prior to releasing the freon. A nitrogen pressure test may be beyond many DIYers. So, hold the vacuum for at least 20 minutes. A few hours even better.
If you watch the video, you will see that. I recommended a torque wrench in the video
Also, if you read the manual for this specific model of equipment, you will know that a vacuum is not required
Hi, I'll recomend to install a shade where the panels are set at the side in the video and you will add a shade and used the panels as the roof of the shade structure
Great recommendation thank you brother
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Thank you for watching
I. really appreciated the video. I was not aware of mini-splits that are made for solar power. I have a sunroom that I want to use a mini-split to moderate the temperature in it. But I was concerned about getting power to it. This solar powered system would be perfect for that application. I could put the panels right on the sunroom roof. The only thing I might add to the system would be a couple of batteries to extend the run time into the evening. Do you have any plans to do battery storage. I would love to see the solution you use.
Haven't finished the video yet but id like to know how many whs it uses in a tipical hot day with the building being what sq ft they're recommending.
Great video easy to follow easy to understand we just installed the same unit in the garage everything went smoothly thanks to your video. Only minor problem we're encountering is understanding the different features of the remote can't figure out how to get to darn thing to run with auto cooling turning on and off at the desired temperature. I Do you know there are fan settings just there's no clear information in the manual with the icons mean. Going to users or anyone has any guidance on how to set this up what the different icons mean it would be appreciated. Other than that we love the unit it's working great. Make it a great day and thank you
Do you have the Solar Aircon app running?? It's a bit easier to deal with and you can set schedules there.
Hey Taddy, hvac pro, 47kW pv not too far ne of you. Totally off grid. Running 2 ea 9k mini hp’s 31 & 30.5 seer. 2 ea 2 ton 20 & 16 seer and 1 es 1.5Ton 16 seer hp, 1 9K 23 seer hp in my work van with 1600W on roof😊.
p/u 1 5/8 x 1 5/8 unistrut 40’ or so, prime/paint if you choose for rust prevention, bolted to roof using lag bolts, washers, winshield urethane or hvac silicone to seal and hold better/prevent rust/leaks, 3/8” spring nuts, 3/8” ss bolts 2.5” or so, large ss fender washers. 4 sets for one panel or if panels are side by side share hdwr. I use a large socket and a large punch to make washers “Belleville” or cupped. You need a 1 3/8” length (thickness of your frame) of gray 3/4” pvc or block of pt wood to go under washer if not holding another panel down. Tighten everything snug (not super tight to break glass) using anti seize on bolts to prevent galling.
It’s great work 👍🏼 what is the cost for the AC unit?
Thank you for the video. Did you use Canadian Solar panel or the Hyperion panels sold by signature solar. thanks
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"IT CAN HURT YOUR BACK IF YOU LIFT IMPROPERLY " then he bends his back to set it down. 😂
I tell you the right way and show you the wrong way lol my back hurts now
@@TaddyDigest … I would laugh at the incongruity , but that kind of injury can too often be life-altering.
PLEASE take better care of your back!
How do you keep air out of the system during line set hook up?
Keep them where they are and mount them on a hinge and then you can change the angle !
Very nice video 💯
NEVER LOOP THE LINE SET in vertical position It make a oil traps. And make unit not cool 100 % and you be replacing it faster.
Is there any way to mount the solar panels so the short end hangs off the roof? The overhang will shade the shed side a little bit, and it might help the panels get rid of some heat, too. Make sure you use standoffs to allow airflow under the panels, too.
I thought about doing that
I'm just unsure of the weight added to the shed roof because the panels are quite heavy
Dude got the baddest man cave ever !
Cold air and stalagtites, all he needs is a bat ?
Could you run the water drain onto the outside condenser for better cooling? I may be wrong, but wouldn’t running water on the condenser (right name?) make it operate more efficiently?
running water could help condenser coil reject heat
you would want the water to be neutral not acidic though
arent ductless mini splits like .6kwh which is cheap in itself? whats that like 1 dollar every 12 hours of use?
I bet you punched a hole in the drain plug LOL. I love the way you read instructions and attached the wires into the Head unit before instillation LOL. And your hole was just perfect showing below the unit LOL. Don't worry about the metal screws leaking behind the bracket LOL. Don't worry about the rain getting in the exterior hole where the silicone did not get and be sure not to cap it with a rain protector either LOL.
lol 😆 😂 🤣
Thanks for watching the videos
Cam you also connect the 115vac side and it use that when the panels aren't producing enough? 115vac would be coming from a pure sine wave inverter from the battery bank . Also whats the wattage and start up wattage? Awesome video
yes absolutely
You should have be a teacher or instructor. You d I an excellent job of explaining the installation. Best wishes.
Thank You 😊
Does it work @ night or when is cloudy?
This is a great vid. I was always curious if you could run these things of solar. I was just a bit puzzled when on occasion you speak in rooster language. Did not know what you were saying at 21:35 and 23:28 and a few other times, but I guess it was not that important.
Criticize doesn't cost anything.
Muito obrigado, aprendi muito. 😊
Looking for measurements of the indoor and outdoor units, any info you can share on that, thanks.
Great video❤
thanks
Does it have to be in direct sunlight with the solar panels to run and when does it shut off when evening comes? Does it shut off by itself automatically so the unit doesn’t get damaged two questions thank you for your video.
No, the panels do not have to be in the direct sunlight, although that is preferable
The equipment will automatically switch over from one power source to the other
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