Spanglishsparky
24-02-2009, 01:49 PM
Hi Guy's
Can I start by apologizing to the "Professionals" in the HVAC industry! I have only fitted R410a & R407c split types AC todate with no problems thus far!
My Problem!
A new pre installation of ducting and piping in a 2 bedroom flat has piping sizes of 3/8" & 5/8" which I can only assume the Spanish builders were intending to fit an R22 system! (Fast becoming obsolete)
My problem is! The client only wants an R410a system fitted and prefers Panasonic (5 year motor warranty me thinks) who can blame him!! but the Panosonic inverter duct type system with R410a has 1/4" & 1/2" connections.
My question is: - Is it possible to reduce the new piping to fit the R410a system by brazing with nitrogen new 1/4" & 1/2" to about 500mm or less before the connection points?
Apart from the extra gas needed because of the pipe size difference and possible gas to liquid problems!
Can this work or will the unit function with less efficiency?
Help would be greatly appreciated!
Spanglishsparky
Can I start by apologizing to the "Professionals" in the HVAC industry! I have only fitted R410a & R407c split types AC todate with no problems thus far!
My Problem!
A new pre installation of ducting and piping in a 2 bedroom flat has piping sizes of 3/8" & 5/8" which I can only assume the Spanish builders were intending to fit an R22 system! (Fast becoming obsolete)
My problem is! The client only wants an R410a system fitted and prefers Panasonic (5 year motor warranty me thinks) who can blame him!! but the Panosonic inverter duct type system with R410a has 1/4" & 1/2" connections.
My question is: - Is it possible to reduce the new piping to fit the R410a system by brazing with nitrogen new 1/4" & 1/2" to about 500mm or less before the connection points?
Apart from the extra gas needed because of the pipe size difference and possible gas to liquid problems!
Can this work or will the unit function with less efficiency?
Help would be greatly appreciated!
Spanglishsparky