If its a inverter compressor. It will use less electricity once it gets closer to set temp. so it wont pull a thousand watts all the time. If the compressor is inverter.
Definitely gonna look into it. My east coast body doesn’t like the heat very much. Could you do a video on the basics someone would need to be a modern homesteader/proho?
The drain line looks like it is running up hill from the indoor unit to the wall. I hope this is just part of the temp install and will get corrected during the cover plate installation.
Hey Cody, please check that condensate line and make sure it has fall away from the unit so that water doesn’t back up in the condenser. Pro tip - get some AC trunking to conceal the lines up to your interior wall. Have a great day!
Mr Cool mini split is awesome. I'm a doctor with limited free time, and I was able to install mine on my 2nd cabin. My 1st cabin has a Mitsubishi split.
You really have the perfect system there. A mini split for much needed AC because the cabin is so exposed, and for the times that you don't want to fuss with woostove. But putting in a little woodstove just makes it perfect. Nice job PROHO!
Great install! I just put the non-DIY version (24k BTU) in my dad's garage for him. Similar install, just need $200 vacuum pump and gauge set, but that still saved us about $1000 over the DIY version. These DIY ones are great for people that don't want to mess with the pump, but its super easy and I think very worth it for folks that are going to install more than one unit (I put one in my garage last summer, so I already had it). The 24k BTU one keeps a ~800 sq ft garage with 14' ceilings cool in the AZ heat!
I installed one of these in my workshop last year and it is fantastic! No more having to bring in items that would normally freeze and it is great in the summer to be able to work in the AC. Enjoy!!
@wranglerstar The way you laid it all out and explained it- it makes perfect sense. That's a huge infrastructural need, that is suddenly accessible to lower economic status. I was still giving in the realm of Window units, woodburning stoves and space heaters under the sink
as a HVAC guy from Europe where i install these every day theres couple of things id like to share if anyone has any question feel free to ask. 1. You should always first install inner unit because it makes it a lot easier for you later on to determine where to drill the hole for copper pipes and cable so you dont see them inside the house or have the need to hide them, and on the outside you could've hid them behind the unit, roll it up in a circle 2. Pipes themselves are not pressurized what is pressurized are inner and outer unit, when you opened caps on inner unit you heard a hiss, that means that unit is in working condition and its not leaky, if you didnt hear the hiss you should've immediately returned it to the store 3. Outer unit does not need to be installed on the floor 4. You forgot to vacuum the system before starting it up
Clean install. Great job! I installed one of these myself 2 years ago. Works great. I paid $1300 for the unit. My quote for someone to come and do this professionally was $8500. Saved thousands. It is DIY, but it is advanced DIY I would say.
East coast guy recommends that you should have installed the condenser on a stand to get it higher off the ground to prevent any sort of blockage created by Mother Nature
My landlord paid $410 for a service repair man to replace the ignition in our stove and oven. I paid $330 for a switch in my washer. The trades are really costing as much as buying something new, which is sad. But hey, globalism is great right?! 😂
If someone is not able to do the fix themselves the trades will have them for breakfast - they are plenty pretty dodgy customers around as well mind you. It just reflects what we already know: the world has become a lot harder and more difficult. Shame
@@JohnnyArtPavlouThe point he’s trying to make is maybe certain aspects of globalization isn’t bad, in particular the global economic trade markets because it offers us affordable buys on the customer end. He’s griping about how expensive skilled labor has become, and he is correct in a way, it can be very expensive depending on who you hire. But as a home owner, if you don’t want to pay, learn to do it yourself. Essential Craftsman on TH-cam stresses this point a lot.
Exactly - aside from snow load, it needs to be able to drain the water that melts off the coil when it runs a defrost cycle. It can form an ice dam and ruin the coil.
Have you thought about a surge protector? I'm a Redseal Refrigeration Mechanic up here the great white worth. We always install a surge protector with ductless units. definitely something to think about. With the use of a battery generator system it's hard to predict perfect constant 240. Stay safe brother!
In my mind, it seems that it would be better to put the inside unit upstairs. But - I also know that would be harder to do because longer lines would be needed. On further reflection, I realized that the weather there is quite different - I'm in Florida, so I am thinking mostly in terms of cooling. Heat rises, so it makes sense to me to have the cold air blow in from the top and drop down, cooling the whole home. But we don't need heat here, and you do. So putting the heat source lower makes sense. The cabin looks beautiful. I can't wait to see it finished. May God bless you and your family, Cody.
My Stepdad does HVAC in Colorado. He doesn’t charge if it’s simple enough. But ProHo should be knowledgeable and keep a Technical Manual and a maintenance plan for his expensive equipment
I love seeing someone who takes the time to do things right and goes the extra mile to future proof his work. I work in home repair and remodeling and I'm constantly being hired to fix damage caused by lazy contractors who's work borders on criminal negligence. Pride in ones work is a rare trait these days.
Practical, simple to install, and Solar-Powered! The strength of this video is that virtually anyone can do it; no advanced skills or tools needed. 👏 Well done yet again. ✨
I love our mini splits. Has completely transformed our mudroom/backporch. A spot in our house that would to get used maybe 5-10 times a year now gets used every single day. Also have one at work in one of our vaults (just media and medical storage nothing fun) and it runs 24/7 with maybe one or two hiccups in the last 15 years. The very rare workhorse electronic.
I rigged one of those EcoFlow Pros to my camper trailer with an AC unit on top. When the AC is running, the Ecoflow's display will say it can run for about 4-6 hours, however in reality the AC is not cooling constantly, so when it reaches temp and shuts off the display will read something more like 18 hours. So realistically with no solar panels, you can expect to get AC for about 2 days on a full charge.
@Wranglerstar, it's great that it's working... If there's one thing I might suggest taking into consideration is not to have the line set and drain connections buried in the wall where is really difficult to get to them once the T&G is installed. Perhaps you might devise something in your trim work such that if you have to regain access to them, it'll minimize the amount of work involved, in the event there is a refrigerant leak or other equipment failure. (In the most typical installations with the line set on the exterior inside a section of channel or "line hide", it's a simple matter of snapping the cover off to get to the flare connection or proprietary connections in this case of the DIY style units).
A must in Northern latitudes is to design the plumbing so that it can be easily purged of water in case you need to mothball the place during the winter. You don't want any water in any supply or drain in that circumstance.
I'm impressed with these units. Perhaps they will make them in different colors. Light brown or tan would have worked out great inside the cabin. Thanks for the install video!
If you’re using the mini split for heat it might be a good idea to place the condenser on a stand. If not you will need to shovel around the condenser in the winter to allow air flow
Everything looks great but the installation is incorrect for a cold weather installation. The unit needs to be off the ground and ideally above the anticipated snow load. Reason being when the unit goes into a defrost cycle in the winter the water needs to be able to drain from the condenser (outdoor unit) also the pan heater/ crankcase heater will struggle to keep up.
I thought it was a silly thing before. I should get my parents to get one since they don't have AC. Would be nice to have. Used one at a AirBNB before and noticed how great it worked. I would use in a shop or garage if you use it lots and want heat or cooling.
Just as a note as you have probably been able to tell as it gets colder. It will pull more power as it gets colder outside. Mini splits have inverter style compressors, which varry the compressor speeds depending on outdoor ambient temperature to allow for more or less btu power depending on need. The only reason i mention this is because if you are putting in an off grid power source it would be best to design for peak load rather than the measurement off your power bank. The max and min amps should be labeled on the rating plate on the outdoor unit. The manufacturer should also have data on power usage over time. Just some food for thought. -hvac tech
I put a double head unit in my cabin after years of window units. Best decision I ever made click of a button no loud compressor noise just warm air in the winter and cold air in the summer. I’m cooling and heating 1,000 sq ft 2 zones and have had zero issues with the unit. I’ve had mine for right at 5 years.
Man, having air conditioning in the cabin is gonna be really nice in the summer. Looks like it’s gonna be a super cozy spot. I can’t even imagine how cozy it would be in there with a fire going and Christmas decorations while it’s snowing outside.
I sure do appreciate that you have Mr. Jeriah as a backbone. He really puts the PRO in the hO. As long as we’re thinking the machine behind the man make sure you send some things to Mrs. W also. I’m certain you would be way less of a man without her.
At least once in a person’s life he or she should show up to a cabin that is the same temperature as outside, build a fire and experience the home warming up over a few hours. What a cozy experience. ❤
Brother I have to say something recording the video quality iPhone quality is good and nice we know but when it comes to endorse and low light per it is actually not that great if we compare it to a cinema camera this so please work on it brother this is just one thing that I have noticed I think you should do some work on it and thank you you make amazing content after a long and a heavy day watching you and getting this essential knowledge is very rare and very important keep it up the good work brother❤🎉
Here's a nickel's worth of free advice: those connections from the lines to the inside unit are more than likely going to start leaking in a few years' time. This is one of the most often seen problems with mini splits. With yours being inside a wall, I would consider having a HVAC pro come in now and install soldered connections. When the day comes you have to call one because the unit is not working, he is going to do that first thing, anyways. Might as well do it now BEFORE you cover it all up with nice wall covering and trim work. It will also be much easier right now to shield the logs and walls from the flamework. He will also optimize your performance with proper gauges when he re-charges the system. Those units with precharged lines generally do not run at the highest performance they can achieve just due to the nature of how they precharge the system and make it so a homeowner can do it all.
I understand the appeal of these diy systems. Unfortunately the quick connect fittings on the line set are problematic to say the least. Very prone to leakage . 40 year pipe fitter hvac guy here
I’ve been needing to do this in my basement office, but I’ve just been dressing accordingly for working in the 50 degree office during the winter. 🥶 ❄️
I wouldn't put any lineset into a wall that would have to be removed when replaced. Make an easy way in. My mrcool started to leak after 7 years, just out of warranty. Found a recharge kit with sealant online, and it worked so far.
My looking at that bathroom and trying to figure out the layout of a toilet, tub & shower plus washer and dryer plus heating. I have a stackable washer/dryer a small version because of limited space. I love in a 102 year old home. Thomas Dutkiewicz
Are you considering constructing a structure to shield the external unit from snowfall? Additionally, could you please elaborate on the reason for placing the external unit on a low platform? How would the unit operate in the event of a flood or excessive snowfall accumulating on it? Thank you in advance for your response.
Dont know if it is relevant for your climate, but in Norway we always raise the outside unit above ground. One thing is all the snow and drifts that will block the machine. The other thing is that it dripps condensation when it does an ice purge cycle. This will build up and freeze the machine if it was sitting that low to the base (over here). Solution is just to Get a «scafold» for it. So it sits 2-3 feet of the ground. Again. I am not an Expert and this is for the Norwegian climate. Blessings
I own multiple MR cook units the non DIY style. I will tell you i have had nothing but issues with the MR Cool wifi interface. I bought a cielo thermostat that controls the mr like a remote but has all the wifi built into it. No problems. Mr cool always seems to go offline
I am an hvac contractor business and I hate what is happening to the industry. Two major factors are hurting us - the cost of labor and the cost of equipment. Both are a failure of government. The labor cost increases because govt made it so tempting for kids to get soft, lazy four year degrees and totally disregarded training for the trades. The equipment cost increases because largely unnecessary and harmful govt regulations drive up the cost. This is forcing innovative companies to concentrate on selling disposable, short lived diy units that are much less efficient in the long run than contractor installed central units. Government is the enemy of the people
works for me!!! nothing like undercutting Businesses that have too much bloat and overhead! why pay for a manager, boss, salesman and secritary when i can do it by myself!!!
I think you're missing the point. For most houses you would need two or three mini splits. They will use more energy over their lifetime and will break and need to be replace more often than a central unit. The total cost to the customer is significantly higher overall to the end consumer. Mini splits have their place like for shops and smaller living spaces. I'm a fan of them. But consumers are being forced oftentimes to take a less wise option due to higher initial prices for the better option. This is the fault of government.
@@hosocat1410 Are they really less efficient? Please point me to the data, last I saw, if I recall correctly, these mini-splits were efficient in SEER ratings, but I have not looked closely recently. I'm genuinely curious, as I am thinking about using these at a remote place, kind of like a deer camp.
Just did some research and it's a Mr cool no vac pre charged line set so it has fittings on the head and condensing unit that suit the pipework connection
Also check the manual for lowest outdoor temperature operation. I dont think itnwill work well or even at all below 20 degrees. Mitsubishi has a Hyper Heat unit that goes lower than that but much more $$.
I apologize if you answered this and I missed it, but why not install the indoor portion in the loft area to help keep it cool too? I guess when using it for heat you wouldn't want it there, so perhaps that's the reason?
As others have mentioned, I would be a bit concerned with the drain line going upwards. I have multiple mini splits and multiple locations. An upward angle like that would require a pump. Yeah, I learned the hard way...
Mr Cody that heat/air system really rocks. That was a good idea on your part. By the way you need to stop referring to Mr. Jerriah as your "man servant". It sounds like you live in the 14th or 15th century plus it sounds disrespectful. Overall the cabin is looking awesome and I can't wait to see it done. Keep up the good work.
Should have put it in a stand! Where is the condensation in winter going to go from the outdoor unit? Usually the enter into a defrost cycle. Thats why we only install ac only on the ground and HEAT pumps go on stands. @wranglerstar
Cody. Finn here. Those have been a thing in here past 20, years. 1. It is not suitable to be the only heater especially in a small space. You should have a small electric heater with it. You are going have bad time without one. 2. Raise the outside unit 3 feet off the ground. You are going to have bad time.
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If its a inverter compressor. It will use less electricity once it gets closer to set temp. so it wont pull a thousand watts all the time. If the compressor is inverter.
Definitely gonna look into it. My east coast body doesn’t like the heat very much. Could you do a video on the basics someone would need to be a modern homesteader/proho?
The drain line looks like it is running up hill from the indoor unit to the wall.
I hope this is just part of the temp install and will get corrected during the cover plate installation.
Medical bills adding up? Flawed install on so many fronts. You are misleading your flock.
Hey Cody, please check that condensate line and make sure it has fall away from the unit so that water doesn’t back up in the condenser. Pro tip - get some AC trunking to conceal the lines up to your interior wall. Have a great day!
ya i was worried about that condensation line
I added one to my small shop about a year and half ago... Game changer... I can now comfortably use my workshop all times of the year.
Way easier than any antenna install
Mr Cool mini split is awesome. I'm a doctor with limited free time, and I was able to install mine on my 2nd cabin. My 1st cabin has a Mitsubishi split.
You really have the perfect system there. A mini split for much needed AC because the cabin is so exposed, and for the times that you don't want to fuss with woostove. But putting in a little woodstove just makes it perfect. Nice job PROHO!
We agree!
@@wranglerstar whatever happened to the Chinese diesel heater? Did I miss it being rendered shunned from ProHo's domain?
Great install! I just put the non-DIY version (24k BTU) in my dad's garage for him. Similar install, just need $200 vacuum pump and gauge set, but that still saved us about $1000 over the DIY version. These DIY ones are great for people that don't want to mess with the pump, but its super easy and I think very worth it for folks that are going to install more than one unit (I put one in my garage last summer, so I already had it). The 24k BTU one keeps a ~800 sq ft garage with 14' ceilings cool in the AZ heat!
I installed one of these in my workshop last year and it is fantastic! No more having to bring in items that would normally freeze and it is great in the summer to be able to work in the AC. Enjoy!!
I feel really encouraged by the simplicity of that system
We talked to tons of cabin owners and builders and the majority recommended it.
@wranglerstar The way you laid it all out and explained it- it makes perfect sense. That's a huge infrastructural need, that is suddenly accessible to lower economic status. I was still giving in the realm of Window units, woodburning stoves and space heaters under the sink
Keep it simple silly. as long as your above room temp IQ you can do most things yourself!
@@wranglerstar you could replace that 4 times and still be cheaper than a professional install - the value is crazy good
as a HVAC guy from Europe where i install these every day theres couple of things id like to share if anyone has any question feel free to ask.
1. You should always first install inner unit because it makes it a lot easier for you later on to determine where to drill the hole for copper pipes and cable so you dont see them inside the house or have the need to hide them, and on the outside you could've hid them behind the unit, roll it up in a circle
2. Pipes themselves are not pressurized what is pressurized are inner and outer unit, when you opened caps on inner unit you heard a hiss, that means that unit is in working condition and its not leaky, if you didnt hear the hiss you should've immediately returned it to the store
3. Outer unit does not need to be installed on the floor
4. You forgot to vacuum the system before starting it up
on 4, that comes installed ready t ogo, no need to pressurize or vacuum anything
@@Mathis218337 you are not vacuuming unit, you're vacuuming copper pipes, and considering they are open yes they need to be vacuumed
@@berempamuk123 they come vacuum sealed, that's what the key does, it opens and connects the two while keeping said vacuum
@@Mathis218337 ahh i see it now my bad, here they dont come like that, but i think id still vacuum them just as a precaution
Clean install. Great job! I installed one of these myself 2 years ago. Works great. I paid $1300 for the unit. My quote for someone to come and do this professionally was $8500. Saved thousands. It is DIY, but it is advanced DIY I would say.
East coast guy recommends that you should have installed the condenser on a stand to get it higher off the ground to prevent any sort of blockage created by Mother Nature
@@wranglerstar it’s far easier now compared to cleaning drifts away from it in the middle of winter
I'm fairly certain he addressed this in an earlier video.
My landlord paid $410 for a service repair man to replace the ignition in our stove and oven. I paid $330 for a switch in my washer. The trades are really costing as much as buying something new, which is sad. But hey, globalism is great right?! 😂
Now a day companies want you to replace appliances not repair them.
Appliances like TVs are all disposable now
If someone is not able to do the fix themselves the trades will have them for breakfast - they are plenty pretty dodgy customers around as well mind you. It just reflects what we already know: the world has become a lot harder and more difficult. Shame
Globalism? Did your repair guy come from the Czech Republic? Or if your plans have been made in America, the repairs would’ve been $25.00?
@@JohnnyArtPavlouThe point he’s trying to make is maybe certain aspects of globalization isn’t bad, in particular the global economic trade markets because it offers us affordable buys on the customer end. He’s griping about how expensive skilled labor has become, and he is correct in a way, it can be very expensive depending on who you hire. But as a home owner, if you don’t want to pay, learn to do it yourself. Essential Craftsman on TH-cam stresses this point a lot.
My only suggestion, is to get the condenser off of the ground. With your amount of possible snow, it could easily be buried.
Exactly - aside from snow load, it needs to be able to drain the water that melts off the coil when it runs a defrost cycle. It can form an ice dam and ruin the coil.
@@torrolsen2154 He said he is going to use it as a heater. since it works in reverse the out side will be cold the inside heat.
The mice will be living in it before winter. You never put them on the ground.
In canada we put these a good 3 foot off the ground so they dont get covered in snow. Also the whole 'man servant' shtick is weird
I would love to have a man servant. (Everyone is a servant to someone or something)
Have you thought about a surge protector? I'm a Redseal Refrigeration Mechanic up here the great white worth. We always install a surge protector with ductless units. definitely something to think about. With the use of a battery generator system it's hard to predict perfect constant 240. Stay safe brother!
In my mind, it seems that it would be better to put the inside unit upstairs.
But - I also know that would be harder to do because longer lines would be needed.
On further reflection, I realized that the weather there is quite different - I'm in Florida, so I am thinking mostly in terms of cooling. Heat rises, so it makes sense to me to have the cold air blow in from the top and drop down, cooling the whole home. But we don't need heat here, and you do. So putting the heat source lower makes sense.
The cabin looks beautiful. I can't wait to see it finished.
May God bless you and your family, Cody.
My Stepdad does HVAC in Colorado. He doesn’t charge if it’s simple enough. But ProHo should be knowledgeable and keep a Technical Manual and a maintenance plan for his expensive equipment
that drain line has to be the lowest it can be, so starting from the exit of the indoor unit it must always have a slope to promote darinage.
totally was thinking that too!
Absolutely everyone I installed put the drain line on the bottom to help it drain
just looking if someone else noticed, you beatme to the punch.
condensate is going to be dripping out the head unit the way he installed the drain tube
Thanks for mentioning that for all.
You've got the perfect set up, buddy! You're living every man's dream! You're motivating so many men in America! God bless you, Proho!
Big fan of Mr Cool, replaced my own AC and put a minisplit in the garage. Both were pretty easy to install and saved me a fortune over an AC company.
These mini splits are the way to go. Efficient and effective.
Good work Mr W and Mr Jeriah. Good planning, good results.
Fantastic work ProHo and Mr. Jeriah! Thanks for bringing us along.
I need one for my cabin. When I built it I only planned on a wood stove but Georgia summers get hot.
Great food for thought, thanks Mr.Cody!
Wow. Great work with the install....very important to see how QUIET it runs.....Smart choice...Be ready and be smart!!!!
I love seeing someone who takes the time to do things right and goes the extra mile to future proof his work. I work in home repair and remodeling and I'm constantly being hired to fix damage caused by lazy contractors who's work borders on criminal negligence. Pride in ones work is a rare trait these days.
Definitely going to share this with my husband.
Practical, simple to install, and Solar-Powered!
The strength of this video is that virtually anyone can do it; no advanced skills or tools needed. 👏
Well done yet again. ✨
This install is a total failure on so many fronts except for the fact he conned so many viewers.
@@Hhllbb2476well let’s hear it then mr know it all what did he do wrong and how’s it supposed to be done mr smarty pants
I love our mini splits. Has completely transformed our mudroom/backporch. A spot in our house that would to get used maybe 5-10 times a year now gets used every single day. Also have one at work in one of our vaults (just media and medical storage nothing fun) and it runs 24/7 with maybe one or two hiccups in the last 15 years. The very rare workhorse electronic.
Looks great, doesn’t sound too loud either. So glad to know this is a great option when we need it!
The Mr cools give me the fizz! Knew that before your install video set one up a few months ago and it’s one thing I want to install everywhere now.
I rigged one of those EcoFlow Pros to my camper trailer with an AC unit on top. When the AC is running, the Ecoflow's display will say it can run for about 4-6 hours, however in reality the AC is not cooling constantly, so when it reaches temp and shuts off the display will read something more like 18 hours. So realistically with no solar panels, you can expect to get AC for about 2 days on a full charge.
great, love the install. Keep an eye on the moisture! those lines will have condensation.
Good to see you back at the cabin project !
Currently installing a similar off brand unit on a coach house for a client right now excellent timing!!!
Nice job you explained well enough for any person to do the same ! Prayers !
@Wranglerstar, it's great that it's working... If there's one thing I might suggest taking into consideration is not to have the line set and drain connections buried in the wall where is really difficult to get to them once the T&G is installed. Perhaps you might devise something in your trim work such that if you have to regain access to them, it'll minimize the amount of work involved, in the event there is a refrigerant leak or other equipment failure. (In the most typical installations with the line set on the exterior inside a section of channel or "line hide", it's a simple matter of snapping the cover off to get to the flare connection or proprietary connections in this case of the DIY style units).
It was really helpful to see your installation. I'm thinking about putting one in my old log cabin. I'm tired of sleeping hot! That's nonsense.
My Mr cool completely died in 3 years and you cannot replace parts on it. It doesn’t produce heat below 40. It’s a nice AC when it works.
I have one that I installed in my shop office. it is the 12k model. It heats and cools and it is quiet and runs great.
A must in Northern latitudes is to design the plumbing so that it can be easily purged of water in case you need to mothball the place during the winter. You don't want any water in any supply or drain in that circumstance.
That’s a great job. It’s going to be a very clean install when you finish it.
Definite fizz factor on this unit! Nice job.
Thanks for sharing. Nice to see install. Thinking about getting one as additional heat/cool for primary suite in my house.
Great video, I helped my dad a lot installing A/C units and have often wondered how a DIYer charged a Mr. Cool, that's cool pun intended!
I'm impressed with these units. Perhaps they will make them in different colors. Light brown or tan would have worked out great inside the cabin. Thanks for the install video!
Your condensation line is going uphill. might want to take a look.
If you’re using the mini split for heat it might be a good idea to place the condenser on a stand. If not you will need to shovel around the condenser in the winter to allow air flow
Unit will likely become a block of ice regardless.
Hello ! the man that dies with the most toys! God bless you!
Everything looks great but the installation is incorrect for a cold weather installation. The unit needs to be off the ground and ideally above the anticipated snow load. Reason being when the unit goes into a defrost cycle in the winter the water needs to be able to drain from the condenser (outdoor unit) also the pan heater/ crankcase heater will struggle to keep up.
If there is a pan heater. This install is recipe for problems on many fronts.
I thought it was a silly thing before. I should get my parents to get one since they don't have AC. Would be nice to have.
Used one at a AirBNB before and noticed how great it worked. I would use in a shop or garage if you use it lots and want heat or cooling.
Great job i can see one of these in my cottage next season. 😊
Just as a note as you have probably been able to tell as it gets colder. It will pull more power as it gets colder outside. Mini splits have inverter style compressors, which varry the compressor speeds depending on outdoor ambient temperature to allow for more or less btu power depending on need. The only reason i mention this is because if you are putting in an off grid power source it would be best to design for peak load rather than the measurement off your power bank. The max and min amps should be labeled on the rating plate on the outdoor unit. The manufacturer should also have data on power usage over time. Just some food for thought. -hvac tech
I put a double head unit in my cabin after years of window units. Best decision I ever made click of a button no loud compressor noise just warm air in the winter and cold air in the summer. I’m cooling and heating 1,000 sq ft 2 zones and have had zero issues with the unit. I’ve had mine for right at 5 years.
Cut up a furnace filter, and set the filter on top. Helps keep down the dust build up on the fining
I hate to be a Debby downer, but I do believe the drain line should be below the lines coming in in order to facilitate draining the whole drip pan.
Such a great Japanese design. So happy to see American companies and people making these popular.
Man, having air conditioning in the cabin is gonna be really nice in the summer. Looks like it’s gonna be a super cozy spot. I can’t even imagine how cozy it would be in there with a fire going and Christmas decorations while it’s snowing outside.
I sure do appreciate that you have Mr. Jeriah as a backbone. He really puts the PRO in the hO. As long as we’re thinking the machine behind the man make sure you send some things to Mrs. W also. I’m certain you would be way less of a man without her.
At least once in a person’s life he or she should show up to a cabin that is the same temperature as outside, build a fire and experience the home warming up over a few hours. What a cozy experience. ❤
GOOD JOB PROHO! 👍🏻
Brother I have to say something recording the video quality iPhone quality is good and nice we know but when it comes to endorse and low light per it is actually not that great if we compare it to a cinema camera this so please work on it brother this is just one thing that I have noticed I think you should do some work on it and thank you you make amazing content after a long and a heavy day watching you and getting this essential knowledge is very rare and very important keep it up the good work brother❤🎉
Runs on low wattage delivers tremendous energy!
Here's a nickel's worth of free advice: those connections from the lines to the inside unit are more than likely going to start leaking in a few years' time. This is one of the most often seen problems with mini splits. With yours being inside a wall, I would consider having a HVAC pro come in now and install soldered connections. When the day comes you have to call one because the unit is not working, he is going to do that first thing, anyways. Might as well do it now BEFORE you cover it all up with nice wall covering and trim work. It will also be much easier right now to shield the logs and walls from the flamework. He will also optimize your performance with proper gauges when he re-charges the system. Those units with precharged lines generally do not run at the highest performance they can achieve just due to the nature of how they precharge the system and make it so a homeowner can do it all.
Someone who has obviously never worked on a mini split before.
I would also add a 6 foot electric baseboard heater as backup just in case the heat pump dies.
Installed one in my shop I love it!
I understand the appeal of these diy systems. Unfortunately the quick connect fittings on the line set are problematic to say the least. Very prone to leakage . 40 year pipe fitter hvac guy here
I’ve been needing to do this in my basement office, but I’ve just been dressing accordingly for working in the 50 degree office during the winter. 🥶 ❄️
I wouldn't put any lineset into a wall that would have to be removed when replaced. Make an easy way in. My mrcool started to leak after 7 years, just out of warranty. Found a recharge kit with sealant online, and it worked so far.
You can do your cabin as you see fit,
Ac tech and swamp man approved! Nice work!
My looking at that bathroom and trying to figure out the layout of a toilet, tub & shower plus washer and dryer plus heating. I have a stackable washer/dryer a small version because of limited space. I love in a 102 year old home.
Thomas Dutkiewicz
Are you considering constructing a structure to shield the external unit from snowfall? Additionally, could you please elaborate on the reason for placing the external unit on a low platform? How would the unit operate in the event of a flood or excessive snowfall accumulating on it? Thank you in advance for your response.
Dont know if it is relevant for your climate, but in Norway we always raise the outside unit above ground. One thing is all the snow and drifts that will block the machine. The other thing is that it dripps condensation when it does an ice purge cycle. This will build up and freeze the machine if it was sitting that low to the base (over here). Solution is just to Get a «scafold» for it. So it sits 2-3 feet of the ground. Again. I am not an Expert and this is for the Norwegian climate. Blessings
Sweatloaf 😂😂😂 god bless you cody love the video looking forward to tomorrow morning
I own multiple MR cook units the non DIY style. I will tell you i have had nothing but issues with the MR Cool wifi interface. I bought a cielo thermostat that controls the mr like a remote but has all the wifi built into it. No problems. Mr cool always seems to go offline
Make sure the condensate drain is going downhill the whole way.
I am an hvac contractor business and I hate what is happening to the industry. Two major factors are hurting us - the cost of labor and the cost of equipment. Both are a failure of government. The labor cost increases because govt made it so tempting for kids to get soft, lazy four year degrees and totally disregarded training for the trades. The equipment cost increases because largely unnecessary and harmful govt regulations drive up the cost. This is forcing innovative companies to concentrate on selling disposable, short lived diy units that are much less efficient in the long run than contractor installed central units. Government is the enemy of the people
works for me!!! nothing like undercutting Businesses that have too much bloat and overhead! why pay for a manager, boss, salesman and secritary when i can do it by myself!!!
You could easily start a business installing these for people. You have to change with the times.
@@DaroffApFire That's what I do haha
I think you're missing the point. For most houses you would need two or three mini splits. They will use more energy over their lifetime and will break and need to be replace more often than a central unit. The total cost to the customer is significantly higher overall to the end consumer. Mini splits have their place like for shops and smaller living spaces. I'm a fan of them. But consumers are being forced oftentimes to take a less wise option due to higher initial prices for the better option. This is the fault of government.
@@hosocat1410 Are they really less efficient? Please point me to the data, last I saw, if I recall correctly, these mini-splits were efficient in SEER ratings, but I have not looked closely recently. I'm genuinely curious, as I am thinking about using these at a remote place, kind of like a deer camp.
That drain line must pitch immediately
When you are uncertain of your skills and everything works like it is suppose to the first time, that is always at least a little exciting.
Great video! Very cool! THANK YOU! Keep the vids coming!
Hvac tech here. Dont ever install without a vacuum pump. U just added air and condensibles to your lineset and compressor
The way he was describing it it's a pre charged line set meaning it's already full of refrigerant?
Just did some research and it's a Mr cool no vac pre charged line set so it has fittings on the head and condensing unit that suit the pipework connection
Their is still going to be air inside the mini split head lines when they are connected but im sure it would work for a couple years
You must really suck as a HVAC tech, you obviously don’t understand how these work.
This is a BAD install on so many fronts.
Look forward to a winter update.
I was wondering about those units look pretty easy. thanks.
I love the Mr. cool they have now a four zone one
A hollowed out log split in half will fit nicely over those exposed lines
10:10 looks like your drain line is in a upward angle!!! would be better to immediately have a downward angle once out of the housing!
proho likes drips coming out of the headunit
Also check the manual for lowest outdoor temperature operation.
I dont think itnwill work well or even at all below 20 degrees. Mitsubishi has a Hyper Heat unit that goes lower than that but much more $$.
Very nice install.
Double check that condensate line to make sure flows downhill
I apologize if you answered this and I missed it, but why not install the indoor portion in the loft area to help keep it cool too? I guess when using it for heat you wouldn't want it there, so perhaps that's the reason?
As others have mentioned, I would be a bit concerned with the drain line going upwards. I have multiple mini splits and multiple locations. An upward angle like that would require a pump. Yeah, I learned the hard way...
Mr Cody that heat/air system really rocks. That was a good idea on your part. By the way you need to stop referring to Mr. Jerriah as your "man servant". It sounds like you live in the 14th or 15th century plus it sounds disrespectful. Overall the cabin is looking awesome and I can't wait to see it done. Keep up the good work.
Make sure you tighten up the penetration at the house. Mice are extremely good at easy access. Steel wool covered by thumb gum is best
Guarantee this is the first Iron Heart/Filson equipped Mr. cool instal.
I think you should have the head unit airbrushed to match the log interior.
Nice set up
Should have put it in a stand! Where is the condensation in winter going to go from the outdoor unit? Usually the enter into a defrost cycle. Thats why we only install ac only on the ground and HEAT pumps go on stands. @wranglerstar
Super rookie install.
Cody. Finn here. Those have been a thing in here past 20, years.
1. It is not suitable to be the only heater especially in a small space. You should have a small electric heater with it. You are going have bad time without one.
2. Raise the outside unit 3 feet off the ground. You are going to have bad time.
i am just curious why do you call your helper the man servant ?
That's Awesome!! Very Cool 😎 😎 👍🏻👍🏻
This is indeed, cool. 🥶