5/16 liquid line left in place instead of replacing with 3/8

[harpert1]

Hello all, I'm a homeowner who just had installed a Rheem model 13AJN 13 SEER condensing unit and evap coil.

Here's the issue- our contract says he would replace the liquid line with a new 3/8 inch run. When I got home I noticed my original 5/16 run was still in place, he just soldered onto the 3/8 at both coils. BTW- the run is approx 25 feet.

I called him on this. He said he checked the pressure and it was fine. I figured it was ok. But I wanted to check this with some experts to confirm.

Do you guys think this is appropriate? Or was a short-cut taken?
Further more- if he didn't replace it, aren't I entitled to some reimbursement?

I care less about the money than having the job done right. The lines to both coils are 3/8, so it would seem that the system is engineered for a 3/8 liquid line, right?

Thanks in advance for any clarity you can provide.

[install monkey]

http://www.manualowl.com/swfviewer/viewer.php?ProgressiveLoading=true&ZoomInterval=0%2E1&CursorToolsVisible=true&FitPageOnLoad=false&SwfFile=%2Fmanualswf%2Ephp%3Fid%3D295940%26manual_type%3Dproduct%26d%3D47546a0c429d3a8bf20ca68bea604 eac&ViewModeToolsVisible=true&FitWidthOnLoad=true&Scale=0%2E6&ZoomToolsVisible=true&ZoomTransition=easeOut&localeChain=en_US&FullScreenAsMaxWindow=true&SearchToolsVisible=true&ZoomTime=0%2E5&NavToolsVisible=true
page 24 mentions liq line size dependant on length of run and whether outdoor is above or below the indoor

[harpert1]

To get an expert help you should provide the full model identification so we can see its NOMINAL COOLING CAPACITY.

The evap is model number CFL-HM3621CC.
The condensor is model number 13AJN030.

Thanks!

[harpert1]

http://www.manualowl.com/swfviewer/viewer.php?ProgressiveLoading=true&ZoomInterval=0%2E1&CursorToolsVisible=true&FitPageOnLoad=false&SwfFile=%2Fmanualswf%2Ephp%3Fid%3D295940%26manual_type%3Dproduct%26d%3D47546a0c429d3a8bf20ca68bea604 eac&ViewModeToolsVisible=true&FitWidthOnLoad=true&Scale=0%2E6&ZoomToolsVisible=true&ZoomTransition=easeOut&localeChain=en_US&FullScreenAsMaxWindow=true&SearchToolsVisible=true&ZoomTime=0%2E5&NavToolsVisible=true
page 24 mentions liq line size dependant on length of run and whether outdoor is above or below the indoor

Install Monkey- attached is the relevant section you suggested. I hi-lited what I think is applies to me- but I'm not sure how to interpret it. Any thoughts?

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[install monkey]

it states that for an outdoor unit above the evap, with a piperun of less than 25ft 5/16 is ok, also 5/16 is suitable for upto 150ft!!!- it does say not applicable in a heat pump.

Install Monkey- attached is the relevant section you suggested. I hi-lited what I think is applies to me- but I'm not sure how to interpret it. Any thoughts?

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[harpert1]

it states that for an outdoor unit above the evap, with a piperun of less than 25ft 5/16 is ok, also 5/16 is suitable for upto 150ft!!!- it does say not applicable in a heat pump.

OK, great. Sounds like the engineering is ok. So now the only issue is should I ask for reimbursement based on that line not being replaced as stated in the contract. Any idea what the material and labor on 25 feet of line replacement would be?

[install monkey]

not much labour on running the pipe, uk cost for a 15 m coil of 3/8 pipe £17 and if majority of the pipework is outside or in a loft area then its a quick job, few hrs labour for pumping down the system running a new line,pressure test,vac and reinstate system.

worth a try for compensation