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Mini split line set question

6togo

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So i just bought a Daikin Dual zone mini split one zone will be for my bedroom the other for the garage.
Now the question is the garage line set install would have the lines turning up out of the indoor unit up 2-3' in the wall then over the wall into the soffit a few feet horizontally , then drop out into the wall mounted condenser.
The bedroom line set will drop into the wall across the attic then out the soffit into the condenser.
I think the bedroom is fine but the garage unit has me wondering it going up and down is a problem its basically a big inverted U.
Any in site on if this will work or not correctly would be appreciated!
 
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Make sure tou stay within the manufacturer’s recommendations for lineset lenghts and rise and you’ll be fine.
 
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6togo

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Daikin says line lengths need be at least 5' min and like 90' max. i would be well within that at like 8' and 25'. I read the height thing which is a bit confusing something about one low and high line must stay within so many feet of each other height wise.
 

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The limits are total max line heights and total lengths. The height is correlate to pumping power of the compressor; and the total length is correlate to the performance of refrigeration
 
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6togo

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The height differences are as follows per Daikin. The indoor units need to be within 49' max of each other and 24' max from the condenser to the highest or lowest indoor unit depending if the outside is higher or lower. Max combined line length of 164'.
So I'm well within those specs my height difference is 12' max and line length combined of 35' max.
The install manual does not mention about running lines up and back down.
 

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:I think your problem is the drain line is not gonna drain going up and over......

There is a mini condensate pump for this kind of deal. Make sure your unit has this option and watch for water leaking out of unit. I'm not sure with your unit if it has a shut off for overflow of condensate. You may want to research that.
 

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There is a mini condensate pump for this kind of deal. Make sure your unit has this option and watch for water leaking out of unit. I'm not sure with your unit if it has a shut off for overflow of condensate. You may want to research that.



I’m not saying they don’t exist but I have never seen a wall-mounted mini-split with an integrated shut off switch or condensate pump from the factory.
 
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6togo

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I'm well aware water don't flow uphill! The condensate drain is my next challenge i could just drill it straight out the wall but then it would drip on my walkway. I did look at the pumps and not sure i like their longevity so i'm still working on a gravity solution.
My main goal is a clean install without any unnecessary holes in my brick wall i may end up having to deal with a water drip on the concrete that is what the pressure washer is for!
 
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