I'm shopping around for a budget/voltage/amp friendly unit to keep my house a bit more cool. Are split types that much better than these?
My Budget:
$300-400-ish
110v-120v
900watts-ish
I recommend a mini split from Mr. Cool that is diy because it’s pre-charged. It’s an inverter compressor motor for soft starts and reduces the energy used as the space nears the set point. Also heats and is very quiet!
DIY? That involves getting a flange tool, AC gauges and a vacuum pump which is fine if you know someone or will be fitting these things regularly but not so great if you don't.I recommend a mini split from Mr. Cool that is diy because it’s pre-charged. It’s an inverter compressor motor for soft starts and reduces the energy used as the space nears the set point. Also heats and is very quiet!
That was a great read. Thanks, I'm curious now about the monobloc a/c. Looks efficient and easy to installYou have to see this .
As many times you mentioned it was LOUD, I can deduct that it was quite a nuisance. And didn't last very long, thanks for the insight.I had one. It was LOUD.
Compressor pre-charge vs Line Set pre-charge, there is a difference when it comes to the need for vacuming.DIY? That involves getting a flange tool, AC gauges and a vacuum pump which is fine if you know someone or will be fitting these things regularly but not so great if you don't.
Oh and every new mini-split is pre-charged if someone is selling them as special DIY kits they need some bad reviews to tell customers it's total BS
Sorry no idea I'm only a diy'er but I tend to do a far better job than the local professionals here. I only know in the last 8 I've fitted for myself and family members the main external unit comes pressurised with a full systems worth of gas/oil so you take the insulated lines flange them fit them to the interior and exterior units vacuum the lines test to see if it holds for a hour or so then open the taps on the external unit and it all fills. That's what we've had here in Thailand for at least the last 6 years since I fitted my first.Compressor pre-charge vs Line Set pre-charge, there is a difference when it comes to the need for vacuming.
Either way, you're going to pay for it. DIY systems are more expensive but easier to install, while the others which are less expensive, need tools (extra cost) and some knowledge to install. Personally, I like having the tools for future projects, it all pretty much balances out in the end.Sorry no idea I'm only a diy'er but I tend to do a far better job than the local professionals here. I only know in the last 8 I've fitted for myself and family members the main external unit comes pressurised with a full systems worth of gas/oil so you take the insulated lines flange them fit them to the interior and exterior units vacuum the lines test to see if it holds for a hour or so then open the taps on the external unit and it all fills. That's what we've had here in Thailand for at least the last 6 years since I fitted my first.
Spanners and stuff I'm sure you have, a core drill to punch a hole through the wall but it's not necessary, then a vacuum pump, flange tool and a set of gauges, I guess you could buy cheap ones if your only doing it once and make sure you use nylog on the joints as the cheap flange tools tend to butcher the pipes other than that YouTube is a wealth of free knowledge. Just had a look on Amazon, vacuum pump and gauges for $150, flaring tool $60.I am pretty handy-capable and able to study up on YouTube, but I don't have the tools needed. Probably cost just as much to have installer take care of it
So no expensive tools necessary unless you want a warranty? So saving $60 on a flare tool in the end.I agree with posts talking about higher efficiency of mini splits vs potable. Minisplits are so much quieter too.
While many of the diy units come precharged many also insist you vacuum the down first to get the warranty , so, look at the fine print.