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19-10-2005, 08:26 PM #1
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What to do
Hi
I am a spark by trade and have just bought a split air con unit, any tips on installing, should I attempt this myself or get some one in , the instructions are not very clear, whats the worst that can happen , is it a good idea to have a go myself, the unit is already gassed but once connected what then, the insructions talk of vacumizing and other pretty tech stuff, I am normallly ok with diy etc but I dont want to damage my unit, any advice would be really helpfull, also does the fan unit have to be higher than the indoor unit, and would the outdoor unit have to be kept out of direct sunlight and rain it does have a ip rating of 24 and I have seen simular units on the roofs of buildings with no protection but the instructions say different, please help
A spark outta his depth
Steve
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19-10-2005, 09:58 PM #2
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Re: What to do
Ok
is it really as simple as that
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19-10-2005, 10:19 PM #3
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Re: What to do
Eh, not quite if I were you I would get somebody to install it for you.Ok
is it really as simple as that
Firstly because you will have peice of mind.
Secondly because if the system fails at all you can go back to the manufacturer and be able to tell them it was installed by a pro.
You may be able to fix the units in position,wire it pipe it but it does need vaccing out, so you could get a pro to commision it.
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20-10-2005, 12:13 AM #4
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Re: What to do
Get it installed by a proper aircon engineer, then you will have a leak free system. You can do the sparks bit yourself while the engineer pipes up and vac's out system.
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20-10-2005, 07:21 PM #5
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Re: What to do
Hi SteveA spark outta his depth
Ask yourself if you would be happy advising a carpenter how to install a new distribution panel he had just bought.
We are all tradesmen but in different disciplines. Whilst we may have a basic understanding of each others trade we are by no means expert or have the necessary tools. Could the carpenter fix the dist board - yes, could he connect all the wires - yes, could he test Zs, R1 + R2, insulation etc - no because he doesn't have the tools or knowledge. His installation would therefore not be safe so he would need a Spark to finish and certify his work.
It's the same for out trade mate. We've all spent a lot of time getting qualified and invested in the correct tools. Save yourself a lot of woe (and build on the saving you have made so far by buyiny the kit yourself) and get some help from a friendly tradesmen. I'm quite sure that someone from the forum lives local to you so why not ask for assistance here?Last edited by frank; 20-10-2005 at 07:23 PM.
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20-10-2005, 07:37 PM #6
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Re: What to do
get someone in . . . .should I attempt this myself or get some one in
regardsEngineering, sciences, math, physics and my brain will generate "not responding " soon
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21-10-2005, 07:35 PM #7
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Re: What to do
This ends deep............youll splash about and try and swim.........
Originally Posted by sparking24-7
You may drown
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22-10-2005, 12:03 AM #8
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Re: What to do
a buddy of mine does AC installation subcontracting and is very affordable. i can contact him for you if you wish.
here's a video of him http://fridgetech.com/video/duncan.aviLast edited by rbratlett; 22-10-2005 at 12:14 AM.
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22-10-2005, 11:33 AM #9
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Re: What to do
mental note:- never ever ring fridgetech for an engineer. Originally Posted by rbratlett
Takes a licking, keeps on ticking.
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22-10-2005, 05:02 PM #10
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I had a great laugh as well
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