I have that exact system on my 24x40 steel shop, installed last year. Built a lean-to on the south side and installed 8 used Jinko 290 watt panels in series (panels were $66 ea used from Santan Solar). Even on a mostly cloudy day the split runs entirely off solar. I tend to just turn it on in the morning anytime I plan to work out in the shop and let it run until dusk, doesn't cost me anything.
We installed 2 of the 12k solar units from signature solar a couple of months ago. Our kit came with 4 solar panels in each. We also installed one of S.S 9k ultra high efficiency mini splits without solar since we use it in our bedroom at night only. Our electricity bill before with using large window AC'S was $242. I just received our first full months bill with using solar during the day and it was $115!!!!!!!! Couldn't believe it, checked the bill several times. With using these units we were able to use the same amount of electricity as we did in November of last year! Also don't forget, these are heat pumps and can heat as well as cool. I personally can't wait to use them for heating in the winter with he solar panels for FREE! Great video!
I saw on one install guide that even if you don't "need" the extra coolant hose they were recommending to go ahead and install it anyways due to how much coolant is in there it's designed to have all that extra line to fill
You guys are doing amazing work with that shed and the land. I would offer a few suggestions to help maximize your efficiency. If you're going solar, I would look into a solar water heater. It's a solar tile that you run water through to heat up instead of wasting electricity to do it. You would have to run it with a storage tank, but you could plumb it out with a regular water heater so it can switch between them both when the need arises. As for the Murphy bed, they make desks that turn into a couch style bed without disturbing anything on the work table. So, you can go from working straight to relaxing in a matter of moments. Well, keep up the great work. I'm looking forward to your next video.
Good job.I have a 40-foot Keystone trailer, and I have been wanting to buy the EG4 system with the solar panels. Because the triple roof airs are very expensive to run even after I installed soft starts.I think the mini split is definitely the way to go on my setup. thank u for the video. Have a blessed day..
What a great addition to the project. One question: Will mounting it on the wall - instead of the ground - cause the vibration of the motor and the fan to make the whole structure vibrate?
The spec sheet on these units list R410a as the refrigerant. This will be getting expensive before long (like R22) because it is being phased out for "green" reasons. Most any AC system WILL eventually need to have refrigerant added. Start of phase out was Jan. 2023. Jan. 2025 units are mandated to use the new refrigerants, which brings a new set of problems. They will be more expensive because the refrigerant is slightly flammable and will require monitoring devices. The R 410a will be around for many years so it is probably safer overall to go ahead and buy the systems.
In the next two months. We were on track to cut the poplars down in June (mid-May until end of June is when you can peel the bark in one piece also for siding), but the tornado changed all that. We are going to cut a tree next year for the poplar bark siding and just get the board & batten up now.
Temporary. We will either put it on the siding or relocate to the board. It’s 3 wires, 2 screws, and a hole to move it. The box is so lite that it can easily tighten down against the Rockwool.
I see the same thing over and over on these solar powered mini split installs... I have yet to see one person ever hook up their solar panels and show the power savings. It's always like this video where there is no demonstrating the main feature of the unit. So important is the solar feature that it is included in the title of the video but we get no solar power. I'm beginning to think the solar doesn't actually work on any of these because no one ever hooks it up and shows it works.
A word of warning, after 2025 your refidgerant R410A may become execessively expensive due to rules and regulations in regards to teh climate accords, you can however possibly change from it to R32, which is already a part of your mixture. For more information on this ask your local HVAC technicians*. *Yes, actual technicians, not a randome dimwit that thinks they know it all, you need an expert for that consideration since a lot of systems are already produced with teh change from R410A to R32 in mind, but not all of them are capable yet.
I avoid these mini splits like the plague. It's all sunshine and lollipops until you eventually have to deep clean these units. And you will have to eventually. Your basic inverter window unit is the best option for a smaller space like this.
Respectfully disagree. If you clean them regularly inside with their filters, you may have to do a "deep" clean one every 5yrs or so. As far as the outside unit, there are about a million videos on how to clean these inverters easily.
When I started watching this project in 2020 I didn't think I would still be watching it 4 years later. Still enjoy watching process though!
@@rickbudrow2230and we’ve been in no hurry to finish. Doing it together is all the fun. Each project is different.
I have that exact system on my 24x40 steel shop, installed last year. Built a lean-to on the south side and installed 8 used Jinko 290 watt panels in series (panels were $66 ea used from Santan Solar). Even on a mostly cloudy day the split runs entirely off solar. I tend to just turn it on in the morning anytime I plan to work out in the shop and let it run until dusk, doesn't cost me anything.
We installed 2 of the 12k solar units from signature solar a couple of months ago. Our kit came with 4 solar panels in each. We also installed one of S.S 9k ultra high efficiency mini splits without solar since we use it in our bedroom at night only. Our electricity bill before with using large window AC'S was $242. I just received our first full months bill with using solar during the day and it was $115!!!!!!!! Couldn't believe it, checked the bill several times. With using these units we were able to use the same amount of electricity as we did in November of last year! Also don't forget, these are heat pumps and can heat as well as cool. I personally can't wait to use them for heating in the winter with he solar panels for FREE! Great video!
I saw on one install guide that even if you don't "need" the extra coolant hose they were recommending to go ahead and install it anyways due to how much coolant is in there it's designed to have all that extra line to fill
You guys are doing amazing work with that shed and the land. I would offer a few suggestions to help maximize your efficiency. If you're going solar, I would look into a solar water heater. It's a solar tile that you run water through to heat up instead of wasting electricity to do it. You would have to run it with a storage tank, but you could plumb it out with a regular water heater so it can switch between them both when the need arises. As for the Murphy bed, they make desks that turn into a couch style bed without disturbing anything on the work table. So, you can go from working straight to relaxing in a matter of moments. Well, keep up the great work. I'm looking forward to your next video.
Good job.I have a 40-foot Keystone trailer, and I have been wanting to buy the EG4 system with the solar panels. Because the triple roof airs are very expensive to run even after I installed soft starts.I think the mini split is definitely the way to go on my setup. thank u for the video. Have a blessed day..
The mini-split look great!
Looking forward to seeing the results…
Awesome job guys it's looking great miss hanging with guys
Thanks for all the help chuck! You’ll need to visit one day after we get a little further along!
You guys made it look simple, nice work ! 👍
What a great addition to the project. One question: Will mounting it on the wall - instead of the ground - cause the vibration of the motor and the fan to make the whole structure vibrate?
It’s quiet. There are vibration isolation mounts on between the outside unit and the bracket.
Nice vid. I just got mine in the mail and will be hooking it up to our Tiny house. Best!
It awesome
Great job. Enjoy the coolness.
What a cool project! Amazing video, guys!
Congratulations 👏.
Thanks for sharing
Awesome job!
nice work
Looking cool
Loving the project!
Great job!!!
if you really want to completely run on solar during the day I would oversize the solar a bit so it will run even on cloudy days.
We have a whole house system designed that can run the minisplit and everything else. We agree!
The spec sheet on these units list R410a as the refrigerant. This will be getting expensive before long (like R22) because it is being phased out for "green" reasons. Most any AC system WILL eventually need to have refrigerant added. Start of phase out was Jan. 2023. Jan. 2025 units are mandated to use the new refrigerants, which brings a new set of problems. They will be more expensive because the refrigerant is slightly flammable and will require monitoring devices. The R 410a will be around for many years so it is probably safer overall to go ahead and buy the systems.
When are you going to side the house? Aren't you going to have to take all this stuff back off the wall when you do that? Just curious. :)
In the next two months and we’ve installed in a way we can leave it in place (except the electrical disconnect).
Just make sure you clean the filters frequently n don’t ask me how I know. 😂
Agreed!
Hey Danner, you should get you mom in a video, never have seen her.
When are you going to cover the outside of your house
In the next two months. We were on track to cut the poplars down in June (mid-May until end of June is when you can peel the bark in one piece also for siding), but the tornado changed all that. We are going to cut a tree next year for the poplar bark siding and just get the board & batten up now.
@@MrZZeroG You guys are doing a great job!!!!
My question is how efficient is the air conditioning unit?
Is that solely air conditioning or is it a heat exchange system?
You were so careful to mount all your equipment on boards. But your disconnect for the mini split is right on the rock wool. How come?
Temporary. We will either put it on the siding or relocate to the board. It’s 3 wires, 2 screws, and a hole to move it. The box is so lite that it can easily tighten down against the Rockwool.
I see the same thing over and over on these solar powered mini split installs... I have yet to see one person ever hook up their solar panels and show the power savings. It's always like this video where there is no demonstrating the main feature of the unit. So important is the solar feature that it is included in the title of the video but we get no solar power. I'm beginning to think the solar doesn't actually work on any of these because no one ever hooks it up and shows it works.
Stay tuned. We are DEFINITELY doing it. We are collecting data on the utility usage (and it’s dropped significantly). We promise to do it.
It works. You need a decent amount of panels and good sun exposure, but they WILL run completely off grid on sunlight only.
Um... walls on either side?
A word of warning, after 2025 your refidgerant R410A may become execessively expensive due to rules and regulations in regards to teh climate accords, you can however possibly change from it to R32, which is already a part of your mixture. For more information on this ask your local HVAC technicians*.
*Yes, actual technicians, not a randome dimwit that thinks they know it all, you need an expert for that consideration since a lot of systems are already produced with teh change from R410A to R32 in mind, but not all of them are capable yet.
I avoid these mini splits like the plague. It's all sunshine and lollipops until you eventually have to deep clean these units. And you will have to eventually. Your basic inverter window unit is the best option for a smaller space like this.
Respectfully disagree. If you clean them regularly inside with their filters, you may have to do a "deep" clean one every 5yrs or so. As far as the outside unit, there are about a million videos on how to clean these inverters easily.