So what are you working on that’s NOT your DSM?

[jdxnc]

Dude, make sure you be very careful when evacuating the line set.. make sure it holds a vacuum.. those are very picky about refrigerant charge because it’s a heat pump, but when they work, THEY WORK..!!!

This will be the 12th one I've installed... I got it

Jason, how many sq ft are you heating/cooling? I would love to have a mini split but probably need 2 (one on both ends of my 30x40 shop). One thing keeping me from going ahead is the TRENCH I would have do dig across my circle drive and I really don't want to do that. The shop is 100' from my house, nearest connection for gas unless I went all electric. My 220 A/C unit suks about $100 in 2-3 days so we rarely use it.
Thanks!
Marty

My garage is only 18x22, 12k btu is plenty. Our shop is 60x100 with 20' ceiling*about 20x40 in one end is blocked off for office space), it's heated almost solely with a single 48k btu unit, it's able to keep up until to gets down below 0F at which point we have a propane furnace to help it out.

And yes I installed these too, about 5 years ago.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

Currently 28F out, shop is a balmy 66F and I can manage it remotely.

Our electric for the shop went up about $700 a year but we're using over $2000 less in propane. Also keep in mind the shop is now never over 70 in the heat of summer

These things are by far the most energy cost effective way to heat most spaces in most climates.

 

[Bigbeanbird]

I have 220 in the shop just no NG. If it were all electric, I was afraid it would cost a months check to pay the bill. I hope Jason can let me know how well it works tho.

Ok, real quick. Why is this my boost leak??

Ok, real quick. Why is this my boost leak??

Duh

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

The BOV is obviously leaking. Put a stock 1g unit on it. It is all I run, nothing fancy. I did "crush" mine. Holds all I throw at it.

 

[Bigbeanbird]

The BOV is obviously leaking. Put a stock 1g unit on it. It is all I run, nothing fancy. I did "crush" mine. Holds all I throw at it.

Wait a minute, by crushing you mean tighten down the adjustment screw.? And I just paid 250 bucks for a piece of crap that leaks at minimum boost..? So I can return this one with no problems.. right.??
From STM , ?? Mass disappointed.. so there should be no bubbles from the exhaust port of the BOV?? I’m guessing that there should be no leak at all from it..(had a minor leak at the gasket that was promptly fixed).. well dang it anyhow..!!!!

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

My stock 1g (crushed, making it a bit tighter) holds my 40psi. You have to talk to STM about your unit leaking, as you have pictures to show it.

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

Well....FULL STOP on any other projects. Its 22* out today and I come out to THIS SHIT....
I don't think tape will stick at this temp.and its supposed to snow tomorrow. I have no idea WTF happened. No holes on the other side but glass was clear over in the drivers seat. As soon as I opened that door, the passenger glass just fell apart. FK!
I did a QUICK walk around the other cars, nothing wrong......so far.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

 

[99dsmer4g63]

. I have no idea WTF happened

My cameras are one the best things I’ve bought. For instance about a month ago my wife woke me up saying there is a big ass bear at our door bc one of the many blink cameras went off and her phone woke her up.

So happy I could scare him off because if not I would have had to pick my dumpster and all the trash in it that was in bags back in it. Happened a couple times already before and I tell you what I don’t enjoy it. Typically they would take one bag about 20 yards into the woods too.

Moral of the story is get yourself some cameras. I use blink cameras close to my house. I have other cameras further away but a few cameras on your house are a must.

-Daniel

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

Yep, I have six blink cameras also but none picked up anything. Looks like a bullet hole but no exit hole.

 

[CrackedDSM]

Miscreant throw a rock maybe?

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

I live in the country, but close to a main road. It would be one hell of a throw and I went to college on a baseball scholarship.
Not ruling out a BB gun.
Bless his heart, my son jumped on Fleabay and ordered a window. Still.....WHAT A bi*** TO WAKE UP TOO ON SUNDAY MORNING!

 

[Bigbeanbird]

Yep, I have six blink cameras also but none picked up anything. Looks like a bullet hole but no exit hole.

Darn it anyhow.. I have ring cameras around my place, regardless, your not gonna pick up a bullet coming in..
Sounds like a couple of bored teenagers to me.. that’s a bummer though, sorry

 

[1990TSIAWDTALON]

Thanks for letting me VENT fellas! Now I got a bit of plastic on it. It doesn't like to stick at 28* but I applied MORE TAPE!

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

 

[Ludachris]

Bought my xmas gift to myself and started installing it!

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

Use good connectors for the flex line, that's all I'll say. When I installed the units for our in-laws unit, the connectors that came with ours leaked, and I had to pay for a second refrigerant charge... might as well have just lit a few hundred bucks on fire. Pretty sure the ones I got to replace them all are the Pro-Fit from Rectorseal, but I'll confirm if you want.

 

[SixBolt_16G]

Finally got antique plates for the Prelude... Now i can stop being mad at my wife and no more biannual emissions tests. Ive been telling her to get her plates since March. I got mine in May. She waited til they sent the emissions notice out and then was locked into having to pass emissions before getting the plates, which made me hit the roof because I knew I didnt want that on my plate as the car has has an ongoing random misfire problem that comes on right when the monitors start to complete. Angry that she couldnt find 2 hours in 8 months to get it done since its not far from where she works and angry at myself for not pressing her more. Changing the cap and rotor gave me enough time to pass the test before the check engine light came back on, so now i can take my time finding out the source of the misfires.

Plugs - Nope
Wires - Nope
Dizzy - Nope
Coilpack - Nope
Injectors - Nope
Filter/regulator - Nope
Egr valve cleaned - Nope

 

[Bigbeanbird]

Finally got antique plates for the Prelude... Now i can stop being mad at my wife and no more biannual emissions tests. Ive been telling her to get her plates since March. I got mine in May. She waited til they sent the emissions notice out and then was locked into having pass emissions before getting the plates, which made me hit the roof because I knew I didnt want that on my plate as the car has has an ongoing random misfire problem that comes on right when the monitors start to complete. Angry that she couldnt find 2 hours in 8 months to get it done since its not far from where she works and angry at myself for not pressing her more. Changing the cap and rotor gave me enough time to pass the test before the check engine light came back on, so now i can take my time finding out the source of the misfires.

Oh my wife would never EVER do something like that.. not in a million years.. I dunno but it just seems like Chicks and cars just don’t get along.. must be some kind of language barrier.. do you live in California??

 

[SixBolt_16G]

Oh my wife would never EVER do something like that.. not in a million years.. I dunno but it just seems like Chicks and cars just don’t get along.. must be some kind of language barrier.. do you live in California??

Nope, Illinois Couldnt ask for an easier emissions standard... As long as your monitors are ready and there is no check engine light, you pass. Shes usually very proactive about things involving her car because she actually is a car girl, but she just slacked on this one.

I shouldve known better. I was always going to go with her because the car is in her name. She has severe anxiety so I know she will never go by herself. I just needed her to take a hours off work. Thats why i had to also be mad at myself for not saying, "we're doing this tomorrow, I dont care what youve got going on." But that was due to my own lack of time with work shit. The last emissions test turned into 2 months and costing her money for extensions because of a gas line/tank problem, running new lines, etc. Thought she wouldve been more proactive about not having to take emission test anymore. She doesnt give me headaches nor does the Prelude give me problems but these last 2 years, this car just wants to be a problem child.

 

[Bigbeanbird]

Nope, Illinois Couldnt ask for an easier emissions standard... As long as your monitors are ready and there is no check engine light, you pass. Shes usually very proactive about things involving her car because she actually is a car girl, but she just slacked on this one.

I shouldve known better. I was always going to go with her because the car is in her name. She has severe anxiety so I know she will never go by herself. I just needed her to take a hours off work. Thats why i had to also be mad at myself for not saying, "we're doing this tomorrow, I dont care what youve got going on." But that was due to my own lack of time with work shit. The last emissions test turned into 2 months and costing her money for extensions because of a gas line/tank problem, running new lines, etc. Thought she wouldve been more proactive about not having to take emission test anymore. She doesnt give me headaches nor does the Prelude give me problems but these last 2 years, this car just wants to be a problem child.

Man, I’m in California and emissions suck here.. I’m lucky cause I know a ‘guy’ who for a modest fee will pass the car no questions asked, gold in California.. and trust, I let my wife bury herself when she won’t listen to what I have to say or the paths I have to take to make shit work.. love her dearly but hate some things she does.. and yeah, those vapor lines for fuel can be a headache.. I’m with ya 100%.. dang women, they all have that one thing that we just can’t replicate so we kinda suck it up and press on..

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

 

[SixBolt_16G]

Ok, real quick. Why is this my boost leak??


Duh

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

Have you read this? Came across a Subaru post about the GFB leaking and the guy posted this information.

The part under the bolded text "Perform a leak test “properly”. Basically its saying that a leak is expected for a dual chamber bov as a false positive when doing turbo intake BLTs.

Blow-off valve boost leaks - GFB Performance turbo tuning products

 

[jdxnc]

Use good connectors for the flex line, that's all I'll say. When I installed the units for our in-laws unit, the connectors that came with ours leaked, and I had to pay for a second refrigerant charge... might as well have just lit a few hundred bucks on fire. Pretty sure the ones I got to replace them all are the Pro-Fit from Rectorseal, but I'll confirm if you want.

So far so good. I pulled vac for 30 minutes and left it for an hour, zero drop. Not my first rodeo with these things.

System is up an running and the garage is nice and toasty. On a plus side, I didn't know this unit has a "46" mode, basically it just keeps the place from freezing, most mini splits can't be set lower than 60F, which is a waste for when no one is in there. If I plan to work in the garage after work I'll just connect to the app and raise it up a couple hours before I get home.

I still need to install the line covers but that can wait for another weekend, it was already dark when I finished up yesterday.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

 

[Bigbeanbird]

So far so good. I pulled vac for 30 minutes and left it for an hour, zero drop. Not my first rodeo with these things.

System is up an running and the garage is nice and toasty. On a plus side, I didn't know this unit has a "46" mode, basically it just keeps the place from freezing, most mini splits can't be set lower than 60F, which is a waste for when no one is in there. If I plan to work in the garage after work I'll just connect to the app and raise it up a couple hours before I get home.

I still need to install the line covers but that can wait for another weekend, it was already dark when I finished up yesterday.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

You must be logged in to view this image or video.

Very nice.. I worked as a lead installer at a local AC company and have installed hundreds of different set ups and configurations.. also had to cover emergencies one week outta the month..(on call) was just getting out of the business when the heat pumps started coming into use.. actually was starting a new niche for the owner in solar panel installation so I kinda skipped the pumps, although I have installed a few, very picky about charge and we don’t have that kind of wicked weather so it’s a bit easier.. anyhow, enjoy it and hope it brings you years of a toasty work place..
I have a gas/electric package unit on my roof and love it

 

[CrackedDSM]

I hate living here(I'm from here so I can talk as much shit as I want about it) but one of the things I do REALLY love about Florida, is no emissions or inspections. At most they'll get up and look at your VIN to make sure it matches, but usually that's when you first register the car. Every year after that you just pay online and get a sticker in the mail. Done. If its got bumper, working lights, and indicators it's a street car according to them.

 

[99dsmer4g63]

no emissions or inspection

No emissions is great but the no inspection? Scary to know the car coming head on could have cords showing on the tires and the front end is about to crumble at any second with one big bump.

Great for people that take care of their stuff. Not great for bums driving shitboxes risking everyone’s lives.

Can’t have it all I guess

-Daniel

 

[CrackedDSM]

No emissions is great but the no inspection? Scary to know the car coming head on could have cords showing on the tires and the front end is about to crumble at any second with one big bump.

Great for people that take care of their stuff. Not great for bums driving shitboxes risking everyone’s lives.

Can’t have it all I guess

-Daniel

There's so many northerners and out of towners that move down here, you're more likely to get taken out by the dude from philly going live on youtube while driving, or some boomer from new england that "thought it was the brakes!"

The amount of wrecks I have run as an EMT in Florida is astronomical. Ask me how many of those wrecks were caused by a car in poor shape/failure to drive a safe vehicle. Then ask me how many were caused by brand new cars with inattentive out of town drivers?

 

[99dsmer4g63]

I’ll take your word. I won’t ask even though you asked me too.

-Daniel

 

[jesse12345]

You guys don't even want to know how bad it is here. We get trucks in the shop where the frames are rotted through and we don't have emissions or inspections. Not even vin checks or anything just pay for your title transfer and that's it. It's pretty laid back but it's kind of sketchy.