Recent content by Sanmiam

Done this before multiple times. As mentioned elsewhere if the equipment is not handy its cheaper to have the line sets brazed and charged by a pro. You will likely have trouble finding someone willing to do the work via cold-calling, and it will be comparatively expensive to complete. Run...

This is very true of traditional split systems, but minisplit runs on a variable basis. If you have a 24KBTU unit/head, there are typically 3 different calls for heat/AC meaning the system can run at 9, 18, 24 (these are examples and vary between manufacturers). In summary, removing...

If you are doing the install yourself I would highly recommend a company called Pioneer (highseer dot com) I have installed a few of their units in my retail spaces plus my own garage and thus far they have been rock solid (6+ years). Bought one originally because it was cheap and was so...

How long are you planning on keeping this house? I ask as the need to move and store a platform that size will become a burden any way you slice it. There is no good way to prevent the curb without MAJOR renovation on the shower: full removal/replacement, plus likely reinforcement of beamage...

Before running anything I would stop and see what is on the downstream end. Is there ANYTHING else on that dedicated 30amp 110 outlet? If you are 110% certain beyond a reasonable doubt that it is a rune run from the inside panel to that outlet then is can be re purposed. If there is other...

I have these in my garage. Lots-O-light, very efficient, look great. I surface mounted using some spring clips I got from China. All in it was about a 1K expense - but I went a bit overboard with 12 units and a triac to 10V dimmer converter...

None of what is noted above is necessarily incorrect, however, it may be. Let me clarify: What is required within the "accessory structure" will depend on what code version is being utilized in your area. For example: I just passed final on my garage that is under the 2008 NEC codes. No...