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    Minisplit: external lines or internal

    I put my minsplit in my garage (one blower up and one down). Downstairs I put my minisplit lines in the 2x4 interior wall but studs not 16 on center; so bending was not an issue. I did have to bump out the section below the blower for the lines using 1" furring strips. Looks fine when done and...
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    Exterior line set wall penetration sealing?

    For my garage minisplit drain, I used 3/4 PVC with a pool vacuum screen that fits perfect inside the pipe. Drips into a 6" dia 4 foot pipe filled with 80% septic sand. Has the "grid" on the pipe so frogs do not jump in. Drain the water and no bugs, etc can go in. I can remove the filer and...
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    Sizing mini split for detached 2 car garage

    After going to a mininsplit, you might never use kero for heating again. I did the propane and never again. Take the hit for a few beans and have heat. And yes mininsplita are not the best at low temps but at -13f last year, not dragging out a gas heater to save $20! Lol
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    Exterior line set wall penetration sealing?

    Sealant only...I did a clean 7/8in dia hole and sealant around it. I also have a screen on the end to prevent bugs etc from going into the line. I cant take a pic if needed. It is for a 2 story garage but this is how they do it do south for AC condensate water for AC. Nothing fancy and I am...
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    Exterior line set wall penetration sealing?

    I have my line sets and wiring in its each location (pitched downward) and another for the drain from both my units, pitched down. Both the drains go into 3/4 PVC exits the garage.
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    Sizing mini split for detached 2 car garage

    I have a 24x30 (10 Ft ceiling) and have an 18K btu in there. loft is 12K I have a Mr Cool DIY (installed in 2022) that I just installed a new air handler since the old one had a leak in it. Dye is your friend and yes, Mr cool covered it under warranty. I live in the state north of you and...
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