Mini Split Install DFW Area

[Wakepowell]

In an effort to not hijack Mike Taylor's thread on a mini split install in the Dallas area I elected to start another thread showing my install of two Mitsubishi systems in my 72'x54' shop. So far the installation has been straight forward. I have a professional scheduled to start the systems for me on Friday.

Each system is 36,000 BTU.

 

[mbrew]

Looks good. Where did you get your equipment? Did you have any trouble getting a contractor to work with you on the start up?

 

[Wakepowell]

I bought the systems from eComfort. They were good to deal with and very helpful. Finding a contactor to do the final connections start up was interesting. Most companies I called refused to do the work since they did not buy the equipment or do the installation. eComfort gave me contacts to a bunch on contractors that were more than will to do the final plumbing connections and startup

 

[miketyler]

Installs look good, very straight forward. With my ceiling cassette in progress I can now appreciate the simplicity of a wall mounted unit. That is a huge space you are cooling. What did you have for wall insulation? I assume your roll up doors are insulated and seal up well?

 

[Wakepowell]

The walls of my shop are insulated with 6" vinyl faced fiberglass insulation with an R value of 19. The roof has 2" of polystyrene (Styrofoam) and 6" vinyl faced fiberglass insulation.

My door is a 12'x12' insulated panel door. I added a rubber seal to the top of the door and the side seal up really well. Without the mini-splits the temperature never got much above 80 degrees in the summer and in the winter it would get to 45 degrees. Hopefully with the mini-splits I can keep the temps in the 75 degree range and reduce the humidity.

 

[85mcss]

Could you PM me the name of the contractor you are using for the charge/startup? I'm in N-DFW and looking to do the same with a 12K mini-split. Or better yet, let me know who it was once it is running well!

 

[Wakepowell]

Could you PM me the name of the contractor you are using for the charge/startup? I'm in N-DFW and looking to do the same with a 12K mini-split. Or better yet, let me know who it was once it is running well!

I sent you a PM with the information on the contractors

 

[miketyler]

I noticed you have the longer 8-10ft lengths of line set covers. Looks much better than the multiple 3ft sections that they sell online. Did you also insulate your liquid line?

 

[Wakepowell]

I noticed you have the longer 8-10ft lengths of line set covers. Looks much better than the multiple 3ft sections that they sell online. Did you also insulate your liquid line?

I also purchased the "Line-Hide" from eComfort. The straight pieces come in 6.5' lengths. I'm unsure which line is the "liquid line" but regardless both of my lines are insulated there full length.

 

[cspcrx]

Great info and job. I may have to go with Ecomfort since they will refer someone. I was quoted 6k for a two done unit and install. No lube included either!

By the way do I spy a little GTO Judge fender action in that one shot? My first car was a 1970 Lemans that I helped my neighbor paint and then two years later purchased from him. He also had a Orange 69 Judge. I loved that car!

 

[Wakepowell]

Great info and job. I may have to go with Ecomfort since they will refer someone. I was quoted 6k for a two done unit and install. No lube included either!

By the way do I spy a little GTO Judge fender action in that one shot? My first car was a 1970 Lemans that I helped my neighbor paint and then two years later purchased from him. He also had a Orange 69 Judge. I loved that car!

Yes, that is my Judge. I've been a Pontiac guy since high school but love all muscle cars.

I got the mini-splits up and running today. I was amazed at how fast they cooled down the 3,900 sf area. Its 100 degree today and the inside of my shop is at 70 degree. The contractor I hired to complete the copper connection, vacuum test, nitrogen purge and start the systems up did a great job.

 

[SALIV8]

Very nice install. All you guys got me thinking of mini splits now!

 

[Wakepowell]

Here are a few more pictures of the installation