Is it kinked?

[evanmart]

Copper lineset for mini split, Is it kinked, Yes or no?

 

[pcmeiners]

From the picture it looks OK as long as it does not become more damaged. Couple more pictures from different angles would be better to verify.

 

[pcmeiners]

That damage from what it appears has a very small friction loss. Within the outside/inside unit I am sure there are far more restrictive areas, bet the king valves produce more friction loss due to restriction and turbulence.

 

[RPH]

Yup, kinked but not completely. You can go until the tube collapses. Then it’s totally kinked.

 

[evanmart]

Will it function as is? Or should it be replaced?

 

[fitter30]

Take a adjustable wrench move it up and down over the crimp and with taking baby steps it will round out. It won be perfect but it will be a lot better. It doesn't look that bad.

 

[Old Man Roger]

I would probably make it worse by tryin to squeeze it back into shape, but I never would have thought to use an adjustable.

 

[428PI]

When I installed mine I had to buy a 50 dollar bender for just one bend. Might have been worth it though. Now it sits taking up room in my toolbox.

 

[American Locomotive]

That will likely be fine, but if you are really worried about it you can try take an adjustable wrench (or flat-jawed pliers if you have them) to round it out a bit.

 

[rancherbill]

Copper lineset for mini split, Is it kinked, Yes or no?

I don't know. Did you do it, or did an installer?

If it was an installer, yes it should be replaced. Unless your hired "Good Enough Contracting" in which case it's good enough.

 

[BrandonV]

You should see the restriction a filter drier adds...

That isn't even close to causing any real issues.