wow! i literally just saw a post not hours ago on the FB hvac group asking if a 4" can be put in to replace the 1". so many replies saying hire a professional or no, it'll cause air restriction.
Great video! Doing metal ductwork is slow, brain-intensive work, but it's rewarding when it looks nice at the end. Definitely wear gloves if you're giving this a whirl. I admit to going barehanded more often than not, but you're always just a slip away from getting a nasty cut if you don't have gloves. My last cut almost needed stiches, and probably should've had them if I wasn't such a hardheaded dope.
Having just been troubleshooting a family members furnace, I've always wondered how much restriction those AC evaporators put on the system especially as an add in.
all I can say to you is the unit needs to be outside. It takes the out side air to heat your home and takes the air from inside to the outside when you are cooling the home it wouldn't work if you put it inside. hope that helps.
not really, except heat rises. if you are trying to cool your house you are simultaneously heating your basement. if heating your house, this would probably work quite well, but your basement will get really cold and with no insulation between the basement and the 1st floor the temperature difference will certainly have an effect on the COP. and it's probably beneficial under certain circumstances but i think it would have to be very cold outside for it to be, and if it's that cold you best be digging for ground loops >5ft or get some natural gas.
Great guide on upgrading your HVAC filter! This simple change will definitely improve air quality and efficiency.
Good video. The large surface area is why it can work.
Awesome! This means you can now have HEPA filters
wow! i literally just saw a post not hours ago on the FB hvac group asking if a 4" can be put in to replace the 1". so many replies saying hire a professional or no, it'll cause air restriction.
Great video! Doing metal ductwork is slow, brain-intensive work, but it's rewarding when it looks nice at the end. Definitely wear gloves if you're giving this a whirl. I admit to going barehanded more often than not, but you're always just a slip away from getting a nasty cut if you don't have gloves. My last cut almost needed stiches, and probably should've had them if I wasn't such a hardheaded dope.
Having just been troubleshooting a family members furnace, I've always wondered how much restriction those AC evaporators put on the system especially as an add in.
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Might not be perfect but nothing that tape can’t fix😂 I screwed up three pieces before I got one close enough
I need help and answer, please
I bought a mini split. Is there a problem with putting the unit inside an unfinished basement instead of outside?
all I can say to you is the unit needs to be outside. It takes the out side air to heat your home and takes the air from inside to the outside when you are cooling the home it wouldn't work if you put it inside.
hope that helps.
not really, except heat rises. if you are trying to cool your house you are simultaneously heating your basement.
if heating your house, this would probably work quite well, but your basement will get really cold and with no insulation between the basement and the 1st floor the temperature difference will certainly have an effect on the COP. and it's probably beneficial under certain circumstances but i think it would have to be very cold outside for it to be, and if it's that cold you best be digging for ground loops >5ft or get some natural gas.
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What you charge for this job ?
Northern IL: I had a quote for this job come in about $600, including the $150 filter box.
No offense, but I think very few people would feel comfortable or competent enough to do a job like that.