Recent content by gshawn

Oh, interesting. This is the first time I post about this issue. Do you have a link to the other thread? I'd love to read it as well. Thanks for the guidance. Yeah I didn't realize that not all core removal tools are rated for R-410A pressures. That's something I never saw mentioned on a...

Well the core removal tool is from Mastercool and it's manufactured in the USA, so not quite some cheap Chinese knockoff. I thought the brand was well regarded, but in hindsight I should have spent the extra $20 and bought the Appion tool. Lesson learned... Appreciate all the comments so far...

Here is a picture of the tool that failed, for additional context. It was purchased new from Amazon.

I've been lurking around here for some time but this is my first post. I'm DIY installing a Mitsubishi mini-split system to cool down my garage. Last year I had talked with a couple of HVAC companies in the area and was quoted $8,000 to $10,000 to install a 12K BTU system. That's not something...

I also used the EasyBend kit during my mini split install and can easily recommend it. Made me feel much safer about bending the lineset without kinking it, having never worked with copper linesets before. Also agree that it can be difficult to remove, thankfully I only had a few bends in my...