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    installing elbows in split ac connecting pipes



    hi
    i saw split unit ac
    but the connecting pipes between indoor and outdoor unit are strange
    the technicians add elbows to the pipes to decorating the exterior of the building
    the image will explain more

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    as i know the elbow will decrease the pressure of the refrigerant then increase load on the compressor
    then decrease the refrigeration effect
    im right or not ????????



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    Re: installing elbows in split ac connecting pipes

    why is the pipework coiled up before the condenser...

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    Re: installing elbows in split ac connecting pipes

    The pipe is most likly coiled up because it was pre flared coils
    As for the elbows they are more than likely formed bends purely for neatness.
    How would you propose to do it without bending the pipe??
    providing the bends are done right and the diameter of the pipe is not significantly reduced the restrictions are minimal and so is the effect it has on performance.
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    Re: installing elbows in split ac connecting pipes

    tube cutters left at home when i installed this!!
    Quote Originally Posted by jdunc2301 View Post
    why is the pipework coiled up before the condenser...

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    Re: installing elbows in split ac connecting pipes

    Quote Originally Posted by jdunc2301 View Post
    why is the pipework coiled up before the condenser...
    i dont know
    the unit was installed before i worked there

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    Re: installing elbows in split ac connecting pipes

    Quote Originally Posted by stufus View Post
    The pipe is most likly coiled up because it was pre flared coils
    As for the elbows they are more than likely formed bends purely for neatness.
    How would you propose to do it without bending the pipe??
    providing the bends are done right and the diameter of the pipe is not significantly reduced the restrictions are minimal and so is the effect it has on performance.
    Cheers
    Stu
    u mean there is no effect

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    Re: installing elbows in split ac connecting pipes

    Quote Originally Posted by install monkey View Post
    tube cutters left at home when i installed this!!
    hahahaha

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    Re: installing elbows in split ac connecting pipes

    As long as the total equivalent pipe length is still within the manufacturer's design spec, it shouldn't affect the operation of the system.
    I can't tell for sure from the photos if the evap. is below the condenser. But if it is, perhaps the pig tail is there to act as an oil trap.

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    Re: installing elbows in split ac connecting pipes

    Won't make any noticable difference, just think how many u bends there are in the condenser and evaporator to get five elbows in the interconnection pipe work into perspective.
    Mostly found in Oxfordshire, UK :)

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    Re: installing elbows in split ac connecting pipes

    Quote Originally Posted by monkey spanners View Post
    Won't make any noticable difference, just think how many u bends there are in the condenser and evaporator to get five elbows in the interconnection pipe work into perspective.
    thank u man

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    Re: installing elbows in split ac connecting pipes

    please close thread

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