More Specific Ductless/Mini Split AC Question
Posted: Wed Jan 05, 2011 5:57 pm
Hi! I really appreciate your quick response to past queries and I have benefitted a lot from taking your advice(s)
I am asking now about something VERY detailed, so I'll keep it simple and if you can help at all, please let me know.
We are installing several mini splits in our home. We already own the systems, actually, but we were only able to afford to buy systems that handle less air space per unit. So, we have 7 18,000BTU outdoor units and 2 indoor units (at 9,000BTUs each) for each outdoor unit. We got it at a bargain by purchasing it like this, obviously.
These are the questions. We are already going to have an electrician redo the breaker box because it was not done well. We will be eliminating 4 breakers since we will be removing our central ac. Would we ask him to wire in one new breaker per outdoor unit? How do we know how many units will be able to go on ONE breaker? I'm sure he would know, but I wanted to ask you before we paid someone to come out...so that way I know what I'm talking about
I'll do my own research on this question, but I'd like to ask in case you know. The tubing that connects the indoor to the outdoor....does it handle any condensation from the indoor unit? Or will our installer need to be paid extra to install something inside to take care of any condensing water?
Thanks again for all your help!
Lisa S.
I am asking now about something VERY detailed, so I'll keep it simple and if you can help at all, please let me know.
We are installing several mini splits in our home. We already own the systems, actually, but we were only able to afford to buy systems that handle less air space per unit. So, we have 7 18,000BTU outdoor units and 2 indoor units (at 9,000BTUs each) for each outdoor unit. We got it at a bargain by purchasing it like this, obviously.
These are the questions. We are already going to have an electrician redo the breaker box because it was not done well. We will be eliminating 4 breakers since we will be removing our central ac. Would we ask him to wire in one new breaker per outdoor unit? How do we know how many units will be able to go on ONE breaker? I'm sure he would know, but I wanted to ask you before we paid someone to come out...so that way I know what I'm talking about
I'll do my own research on this question, but I'd like to ask in case you know. The tubing that connects the indoor to the outdoor....does it handle any condensation from the indoor unit? Or will our installer need to be paid extra to install something inside to take care of any condensing water?
Thanks again for all your help!
Lisa S.