Re: [MBZ] Mini splits

2024-05-09 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
From what I can tell those DIY units have special quick connect fittings and are ready to go. They are also more expensive. The others that have regular flair fittings require a vacuum to be pulled (no big deal) but are quite a bit cheaper. Research also seems to indicate all the brands are

Re: [MBZ] Mini splits

2024-05-09 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
My insulation guys, who put two different mini-splits in for me use a brand called “Gree.” They have been using them for some time, according to the owner, and have been very pleased with them. That said, when I was researching a mini-split for the FL garage I was going to DIY and pretty much

[MBZ] Mini splits

2024-05-09 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Anyone got any recommendations on mini splits?  Looking to DIY. Should not be too difficult I would not think.  What the the line sets on these?  Are they universal or brand specific?  Most of the kits I see come with 12-15' line sets.  I am going to have to measure to be sure but I estimate I

Re: [MBZ] Mini (South) Carolina 'Que

2023-03-12 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Kaleb might be able to answer that, I presume there is some sort of financial arrangement to incentivize them to submit information. -D On Mar 12, 2023, at 11:54 AM, Andrew Strasfogel mailto:astrasfo...@gmail.com>> wrote: Do indy shops pay to send data to Carfax? On Sun, Mar 12, 2023 at 8:53 

Re: [MBZ] Mini (South) Carolina 'Que

2023-03-12 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Do indy shops pay to send data to Carfax? On Sun, Mar 12, 2023 at 8:53 AM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > CarFax are nothing other than registration/title records when it gets that > old. Understand that service records on a CarFax are all self-reported, > which is

Re: [MBZ] Mini (South) Carolina 'Que

2023-03-12 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
CarFax are nothing other than registration/title records when it gets that old. Understand that service records on a CarFax are all self-reported, which is why they’re so spotty. They’re getting better at receiving information from independents, but it’s still not the best source of

Re: [MBZ] Mini (South) Carolina 'Que

2023-03-11 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
IMO the only thing that matters with cars that old is condition. I wouldn’t even look at a Carfax really, and I’m guessing they have the same issue… just too long ago for reliable records to exist. You might get some recent history but that only tells you so much. On Sat, Mar 11, 2023, at

Re: [MBZ] Mini (South) Carolina 'Que

2023-03-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What about Carfax reports for pre-1990 cars? On Sat, Mar 11, 2023 at 5:06 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > VMIs are not reliable for cars prior to about 1988-90 or thereabouts. The > fact that it has no (service) entries doesn’t mean it didn’t go to a dealer > -

Re: [MBZ] Mini (South) Carolina 'Que

2023-03-11 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
VMIs are not reliable for cars prior to about 1988-90 or thereabouts. The fact that it has no (service) entries doesn’t mean it didn’t go to a dealer - their recording methods were still hit or miss back then. I don’t put a lot of value in VMIs for cars prior to about 1990, as they rarely show

Re: [MBZ] Mini (South) Carolina 'Que

2023-03-11 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I requested a VMI report at the local dealership for my newly acquired 1985 300SD. To service adviser handed me the one page report and said "it has never been to a dealer". There were zero records, although the carfax report listed a handful for brakes and tires. Has 193xxx miles but the

Re: [MBZ] Mini (South) Carolina 'Que

2023-03-11 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
The half-vast estate --FT Sent from iFōn > On Mar 11, 2023, at 2:06 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > It was. We spent Thursday afternoon stripping parts off a car at manse #2. > > -D > > On Mar 11, 2023, at 1:15 PM, Dwight Giles > mailto:dwight.gi...@gmail.com>> wrote: > >

Re: [MBZ] Mini (South) Carolina 'Que

2023-03-11 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
It was. We spent Thursday afternoon stripping parts off a car at manse #2. -D On Mar 11, 2023, at 1:15 PM, Dwight Giles mailto:dwight.gi...@gmail.com>> wrote: sounds like a productive Q On Fri, Mar 10, 2023, 10:38 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Mini (South) Carolina 'Que

2023-03-11 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
sounds like a productive Q On Fri, Mar 10, 2023, 10:38 PM dan penoff.com via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Had a mini ‘Q with Rich (Floyd) Thursday and Friday. Great company and > hospitality from Rich and the dogs. More details tomorrow. You can see my > new (to me) 2001 CL600 on

Re: [MBZ] Mini (South) Carolina 'Que

2023-03-11 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: d...@penoff.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mini (South) Carolina 'Que > > Not gonna happen. Mrs. Dan will be allowed to drive it, and I’m guessing once > she gets a whiff of the unlimited power and experiences the cooled and > massage seats I’l

Re: [MBZ] Mini (South) Carolina 'Que

2023-03-11 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
You are going to need to start a go fund me for her speeding tickets. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 11, 2023 10:36 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mini (South) Carolina 'Que Not gonna happen. Mrs. Dan

Re: [MBZ] Mini (South) Carolina 'Que

2023-03-11 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Not gonna happen. Mrs. Dan will be allowed to drive it, and I’m guessing once she gets a whiff of the unlimited power and experiences the cooled and massage seats I’ll never get to drive it again. -D > On Mar 11, 2023, at 10:08 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > I call dibs when

Re: [MBZ] Mini (South) Carolina 'Que

2023-03-11 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
your a looser! --FT On 3/11/23 10:08 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes wrote: I call dibs when you get tired of it. On 3/11/2023 5:14 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Yeah, like everyone steals cars out from under you all the time… (eye roll) Actually, Floyd spotted it on FB and

Re: [MBZ] Mini (South) Carolina 'Que

2023-03-11 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
I call dibs when you get tired of it. On 3/11/2023 5:14 AM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes wrote: Yeah, like everyone steals cars out from under you all the time… (eye roll) Actually, Floyd spotted it on FB and pointed it out to me, and then was kind enough to go have a look. It has 70k on the

Re: [MBZ] Mini (South) Carolina 'Que

2023-03-11 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
Yeah, like everyone steals cars out from under you all the time… (eye roll) Actually, Floyd spotted it on FB and pointed it out to me, and then was kind enough to go have a look. It has 70k on the clock. I’m the 4th owner. First owner was an MBUSA lease and had it for a year. Second owner had

Re: [MBZ] Mini (South) Carolina 'Que

2023-03-10 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I stole it for Poos out from under you Send tittle --FT Sent from iFōn > On Mar 10, 2023, at 10:50 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > So I guess you went in and stole it out from under me. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 10, 2023, at 9:38 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Mini (South) Carolina 'Que

2023-03-10 Thread Rick Knoble via Mercedes
I suspect that Mrs. Dan could get some serious speeding citations with that. Ducking. Rick From: mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: March 10, 2023 9:38 PM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Reply-to: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: d...@penoff.com Subject: [MBZ] Mini (South) Carolina 'Que Had a mini ‘Q

Re: [MBZ] Mini (South) Carolina 'Que

2023-03-10 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
So I guess you went in and stole it out from under me. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 10, 2023, at 9:38 PM, dan penoff.com via Mercedes > wrote: > > Had a mini ‘Q with Rich (Floyd) Thursday and Friday. Great company and > hospitality from Rich and the dogs. More details tomorrow. You can see

Re: [MBZ] Mini splits

2022-10-15 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
Link? Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 14, 2022, at 11:49 PM, RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes > wrote: > > Folks, > I’m about to buy and install a 12k btu 220 volt mini split in a house I just > bought nextdoor here on tybee island. I’m going to buy a $650 complete kit > on Amazon > > We will see

[MBZ] Mini splits

2022-10-14 Thread RICK HAWKINS via Mercedes
Folks, I’m about to buy and install a 12k btu 220 volt mini split in a house I just bought nextdoor here on tybee island. I’m going to buy a $650 complete kit on Amazon We will see how it goes Install looks pretty simple Xx rick ___

Re: [MBZ] Mini car for the avid collector

2022-09-17 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 17 Sep 2022 17:14:15 + "dan penoff.com via Mercedes" wrote: > After a restoration of that level, you would think they could have > restored the generator pulley, wouldn’t you? Yes, I would. At least put it in Jim Cathey's derusting apparatus and spray it with the body-colored paint.

Re: [MBZ] Mini car for the avid collector

2022-09-17 Thread dan penoff.com via Mercedes
After a restoration of that level, you would think they could have restored the generator pulley, wouldn’t you? -D > On Sep 17, 2022, at 1:11 PM, G Mann via Mercedes > wrote: > > Stunning bid price! > I had no idea it would bring that kind of bidding. > > On Sat, Sep 17, 2022 at 8:55 AM

Re: [MBZ] Mini car for the avid collector

2022-09-17 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
Stunning bid price! I had no idea it would bring that kind of bidding. On Sat, Sep 17, 2022 at 8:55 AM Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I did not know Vespa made a non-scooter. > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1959-vespa-400-model-400/ >

[MBZ] Mini car for the avid collector

2022-09-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I did not know Vespa made a non-scooter. https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1959-vespa-400-model-400/ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Mini splits

2021-07-23 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I have been thinking about it too. Would be nice to have AC in the garage in the summer. Though this July has been unseasonably mild here. Haven't run the house AC in weeks. Allan On Fri, Jul 23, 2021, at 9:49 AM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes wrote: > I really need to get off my butt and install

Re: [MBZ] Mini splits

2021-07-23 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I really need to get off my butt and install one in my garage. - Max Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Mini splits

2021-07-22 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
rmance has been good. -Original Message- From: Mercedes On Behalf Of Larry Turner via Mercedes Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2021 3:30 PM To: Curt Raymond via Mercedes Cc: Larry Turner Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mini splits Hi All - I have a question about installing a minisplit. After watch

Re: [MBZ] Mini splits

2021-07-22 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I have put in 3 systems with 8 head units. The install is easy. Just make sure the connections on your lines are all seated and tight and be careful about bending the lines. I hired my local AC guy to do the refrigerant (the units are all pre-charged) - doing nitrogen pressure test, then

Re: [MBZ] Mini splits

2021-07-22 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I installed a central air conditioning system in my home by myself years ago. It came with precharged lines and precharged A coil and compressor unit. When I tightened the fittings on the lines onto the fittings at the A coil in the furnace plenum and at the compressor unit it broke a seal in

Re: [MBZ] Mini splits

2021-07-22 Thread Allan Streib via Mercedes
I've never done one but IIRC some of them come "pre-charged" but I don't know how they handle evacuating air from the system after installation. Maybe you at least need a vacuum pump. Allan On Thu, Jul 22, 2021, at 3:30 PM, Larry Turner via Mercedes wrote: > Hi All - > I have a question

Re: [MBZ] Mini splits

2021-07-22 Thread Kevin Kraly via Mercedes
I know nothing about installation, but we had an 18000BTU Daikin minisplit installed in our upstairs bonus room. It is nearly the same dimensions as your shop, and the unit cools the space with ease. Both the indoor and outdoor units are very quiet. Kevin in Hillsboro, OR 2019 Sprinter 3500mi,

Re: [MBZ] Mini splits

2021-07-22 Thread Larry Turner via Mercedes
Hi All -     I have a question about installing a minisplit.  After watching a YouTube video of the Install, it looks pretty easy. Is that accurate?  We're considering one for our insulated (2") metal shop which is 20x35.  I was considering a 12,000 or 18,000BTU unit unless we could get along

Re: [MBZ] Mini split

2020-12-13 Thread Floyd Thursby via Mercedes
That looks basically like a window unit for one room but with the condenser unit outside and one head unit for inside.  It's probably about 5k BTU which is kinda window unit output.  And if it runs on 110V it ain't gonna do much.  Probably some cheepchinee thing, might work OK for awhile but I

Re: [MBZ] Mini split

2020-12-13 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I see these weird, off brand mini-splits around here all the time. Cheap as wine, but you have to wonder where they came from and who really made them. I think either Floyd or Mitch have done some digging into brands as to who makes some of them. -D > On Dec 13, 2020, at 11:25 AM, Kaleb

[MBZ] Mini split

2020-12-13 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Mini splits

2020-06-04 Thread fmiser via Mercedes
> Mitchell wrote: > Biggest advantage to a multi split that I can > think of offhand is you only need one circuit breaker to power > it. The big commercial Mitsubishi is clever enough to use the heat from cooling one room to warm another. Can't do that with separate systems - but maybe the

Re: [MBZ] Mini splits

2020-06-04 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Ours is wall mounted so we don't have to take it out and put it back but I do put a quilted cover on it over the winter.I'd also like to have the minisplit for heat during the shoulder seasons when I don't really want to turn the furnace on but we'd like to warm up the house. -Curt On

Re: [MBZ] Mini splits

2020-06-03 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
I put in a 4-head unit with 2-12k and 2-9k heads, this was a few years ago, was less than $3k for all the stuff. Not hard to install, I’ve done 3 systems now with 8 head units. I kinda like these things and installing them. Don’t forget running 30A power to the condenser units. You’ll need

Re: [MBZ] Mini splits

2020-06-03 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
Thanks for the input. Still exploring options -- don't need a huge amount of cooling, 1600 sq ft, shade on the roof at all hours of the day now. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change

Re: [MBZ] Mini splits

2020-06-03 Thread Mitchell Haley EA via Mercedes
I've only done 3/4 ton singles. You have more outdoor units, but they're small and quiet. No problems with minimum BTUs being too high when you only need to run one indoor unit at low speed. If there's a failure, all the other units still work. And I don't recall a three ton with four cassettes

Re: [MBZ] Mini splits

2020-06-03 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Sounds,like a,good plan Peter. We don't give up our hot water heat but use mini splits in late fall & early spring Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Jun 3, 2020, 9:44 PM Peter Frederick via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I'm considering mini-splits (probably a big not so mini

Re: [MBZ] Mini splits

2020-06-03 Thread Peter Frederick via Mercedes
I'm considering mini-splits (probably a big not so mini four way one) as I have hot water baseboard heat and window AC. The windowsills are getting trashed from the window units, the house isn't sealed well, and I have absolutely no intentions of ever giving up my baseboard hot water heat,

Re: [MBZ] Mini splits

2020-06-03 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes,when life returns to normal would be good investment. We got tired of schlepping window AC's in & out.. every season. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Jun 3, 2020, 7:34 PM Curt Raymond wrote: > At some point I plan to put one here to replace our wall mount AC unit. I > had kind of

Re: [MBZ] Mini splits

2020-06-03 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
At some point I plan to put one here to replace our wall mount AC unit. I had kind of planned to do it this year but with no pay increase and 6 weeks of furlough all extra spending is on hold. On furlough next week, doing brakes and some rust repair on the pickup. It had been scheduled to get

Re: [MBZ] Mini splits

2020-06-03 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes ours have both AC & heat down to 30F. We just put some in our church's vicarage that heat down to almost zero. We love ours. Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Wed, Jun 3, 2020, 5:18 PM Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >

Re: [MBZ] Mini splits

2020-06-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I see these off brand mini-splits advertised on my local FB marketplace all of the time. I think the consensus was to avoid them. -D > On Jun 3, 2020, at 5:18 PM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > wrote: > > https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/544822119790746/ > > > Sent from my iPhone >

[MBZ] Mini splits

2020-06-03 Thread Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Mini unimog?

2019-07-16 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Tue, 16 Jul 2019 17:46:00 -0400 (EDT) Mitch Haley via Mercedes wrote: > https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1991-mitsubishi-delica-4/ I think, though, the name should have two letters added to it: Delica ---> Delicate. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com

[MBZ] Mini unimog?

2019-07-16 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] Mini NC Q

2018-06-08 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Thu, 7 Jun 2018 22:03:15 -0400 Dimitri via Mercedes wrote: > Sounds tasty. Now show us some pics! Attached. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Mini NC Q

2018-06-07 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
t; >> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" >> Cc: "Andrew Strasfogel" >> Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2018 3:28 PM >> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mini NC Q >> >> >> What was on the menu? Waffles? Grits? Green eggs and ham? >>> >>> On

Re: [MBZ] Mini NC Q

2018-06-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
e - From: "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > To: "Mercedes Discussion List" > Cc: "Andrew Strasfogel" > Sent: Thursday, June 07, 2018 3:28 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mini NC Q > > > What was on the menu? Waffles?

Re: [MBZ] Mini NC Q

2018-06-07 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
grits - I'm sure there are enough remaining for you to have some next time you have the opportunity. :>) Wilt - Original Message - From: "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" To: "Mercedes Discussion List" Cc: "Andrew Strasfogel" Sent: Thursday, June

Re: [MBZ] Mini NC Q

2018-06-07 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
What was on the menu? Waffles? Grits? Green eggs and ham? On Thu, Jun 7, 2018 at 3:26 PM, Meade Dillon via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Awesome! > > - > Max > Charleston SC > > On Thu, Jun 7, 2018 at 3:19 PM, WILTON via Mercedes > > wrote: > > > Enjoyed breakfast and

Re: [MBZ] Mini NC Q

2018-06-07 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Awesome! - Max Charleston SC On Thu, Jun 7, 2018 at 3:19 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > Enjoyed breakfast and visit with Craig & Shirley this morning. > > Wilton > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives

[MBZ] Mini NC Q

2018-06-07 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
Enjoyed breakfast and visit with Craig & Shirley this morning. Wilton ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

Re: [MBZ] Mini Maine Q

2018-02-09 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Yes that was my favorite even though I might be biased as I helped a little bit as Frank baked 30 pies Dwight Giles Jr. Wickford RI On Feb 9, 2018 6:56 PM, "Dimitri" wrote: > I liked Frank’s key lime pie the best! > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Feb 9, 2018, at 5:31 PM,

Re: [MBZ] Mini Maine Q

2018-02-09 Thread Dimitri via Mercedes
I liked Frank’s key lime pie the best! Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 9, 2018, at 5:31 PM, Dwight Giles via Mercedes > wrote: > > Well you could fly in-there is small airport there and the Owl's Head > Transportations museum has its own airstrip for vintage planes. > Hard

Re: [MBZ] Mini Maine Q

2018-02-09 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
Well you could fly in-there is small airport there and the Owl's Head Transportations museum has its own airstrip for vintage planes. Hard to say best pie but our friends at Lime Rock Inn made a key lime pie that was balanced, and a chocolate fudge pecan pie. One inn had apple pie with cheddar

Re: [MBZ] Mini Maine Q

2018-02-09 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
Hmmm . now that sounds like a Q worth traveling to attend. How were the pies? What did you sample? On Fri, Feb 9, 2018 at 12:57 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Since black Raspberries are dirt cheap now, maybe I'll try making a > Raspberry Pie. Anyone have a

Re: [MBZ] Mini Maine Q

2018-02-09 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Since black Raspberries are dirt cheap now, maybe I'll try making a Raspberry Pie. Anyone have a decent recipe? On Feb 9, 2018 11:36 AM, "Dwight Giles via Mercedes" wrote: > The weekend before last, Curt Dimitri and I and our families gathered in > gathered in Rockland

[MBZ] Mini Maine Q

2018-02-09 Thread Dwight Giles via Mercedes
The weekend before last, Curt Dimitri and I and our families gathered in gathered in Rockland Maine to participate in the Pies on Parade fund raiser. http://historicinnsofrockland.com/pies-on-parade/ Here is a photo of the Benzes lined up at the Lime Rock Inn carriage house. From l-r, my wW211

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-04 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
If I had to I would just coil up any excess line. -D > On Oct 4, 2017, at 5:51 PM, Mitch Haley via Mercedes > wrote: > > >> On October 4, 2017 at 5:22 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes >> wrote: >> >> >> That makes sense. I was just trying to

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-04 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On October 4, 2017 at 5:22 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > That makes sense. I was just trying to understand where the gas was being > held until it flooded the system. If you 'pump down' a system for disassembly by running it with the liquid line

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-04 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
You mean accumulator? Some outdoor units have filter/dryers in them, but receiver/dryers like you might see in a car aren't commonly there. Few A/C units and not all heat pumps have accumulators. Mine (heat pump) has a suction line accumulator in it to keep liquid from entering the compressor

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-04 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Well it is all in the unit outside, call it what you want, my guy called it the condenser unit, and that whole unit has the gas tank and controller and fans and compressor and whatever else inside the box.  The indoor head unit just blows out hot or cold whenever you tell it you want hot or

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-04 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Bt!The condenser is the coil on the outside of the building. What you mean is that you then open the valve on the receiver (tank). The receiver, compressor, condenser and blower (fan), along with some controls (relay, capacitors, etc) are located outide the building in one covered

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-04 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That makes sense. I was just trying to understand where the gas was being held until it flooded the system. Should I choose to do this, I’ll be able to run very short lines. My condenser will be on the other side of the exterior wall from the evaporator at ground level, maybe 6 feet below

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-04 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
I'm not sure I understand that explanation, so I'll throw in my own. The condenser unit (the outdoor unit) comes filled with gas.  You hook up your lines to the condenser and the head unit(s), there is a tap on the condenser to attach a vacuum to.  So you pull the vacuum which evacuates all

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-04 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
It is sealed in the receiver. This is the way all commercial systems are moved. Close the receiver outlet. Pump the system dry, close the receiver inlet valve. Open and cap the lines. move. reinstall. pull vacuum. open receiver valves. In your case, foe a new one, you only need the last

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
If I was to do this, the exterior unit would be right outside where the interior unit would be, so I don’t think I would need anything other than the stock line set. I would need to run a 120 or 240 line over from the distribution panel, which is on the opposite wall. Attic is easily

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-03 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
> On October 3, 2017 at 5:43 PM Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > > I”m curious - how are the lines precharged, and how do you pull a vacuum > without releasing the refrigerant? Precharged lines are kind of history now I believe. Anyway, with minisplits it's all

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-03 Thread Jaime Kopchinski via Mercedes
Dan, you can very easily do this yourself... I've done it many times. I have systems running in our home, the garage, and a few friends house now. You can use an R12 gauge set if you don't have a R-410. (I actually use my R410 set on my R12 cars now). I ended up with a wholesale account at the

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-03 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
day, October 03, 2017 6:00 PM > To: Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> > Cc: Randy Bennell <rbenn...@bennell.ca> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC > > Scott will have to come online and tell you what he knows but I will chime > in anyway. > I

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-03 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
Scott will have to come online and tell you what he knows but I will chime in anyway. I installed AC in my house in about 1984 using a system that came precharged. I hooked up the outside unit to electric power and installed the coil in the furnace plenum and ran the precharged copper pipes

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I”m curious - how are the lines precharged, and how do you pull a vacuum without releasing the refrigerant? I could easily do this myself, as I’ve got all the tools. I see a 12,000 BTU 240VAC split for a little over $600. I can justify that. -D > On Oct 3, 2017, at 4:19 PM, Scott Ritchey

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-03 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
On Tue, 3 Oct 2017 00:05:58 -0400 Scott Ritchey via Mercedes wrote: > Last year I installed a 1200 BTU “Pioneer” brand mini-split heat pump in my > barn (to control humidity and prevent freezing). I bought it online from an > outfit called HighSEER.com, in FL, for a

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-03 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
That would probably be the way to go, though those units are probably not quite as efficient, but if you aren't using it much you probably wouldn't care. --R On 10/3/17 3:42 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: That's an option. I do have a window in the garage I could use. On Oct 3, 2017,

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-03 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
Mercedes Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2017 9:57 AM To: mercedes@okiebenz.com Cc: Rich Thomas <richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC 9k or 12k BTU units for <$1k https://www.acwholesalers.com/Ductless-Air-Conditioner-Wall-Mounted-Air- Conditioners/cat1028.a

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-03 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
okiebenz.com> > Cc: d...@penoff.com > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC > > What's "won't be that much?" > > -D > > > On Oct 3, 2017, at 8:16 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > > > Get

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-03 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
nal Message- > From: Mercedes [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of > Rich Thomas via Mercedes > Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2017 9:57 AM > To: mercedes@okiebenz.com > Cc: Rich Thomas <richthomas79td...@constructivity.net> > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HV

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-03 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
That's an option. I do have a window in the garage I could use. > On Oct 3, 2017, at 3:25 PM, MG via Mercedes wrote: > > Might as well get a window unit and put it into a hole through the wall. > Would be a lot cheaper. Probably 3-400 on sale or less. > > MG > >

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-03 Thread MG via Mercedes
Might as well get a window unit and put it into a hole through the wall. Would be a lot cheaper. Probably 3-400 on sale or less. MG Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes wrote: Get a single head unit 12k BTU, won’t be that much --R Sent from iPhone On Oct 3, 2017, at 8:13 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-03 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
9k or 12k BTU units for <$1k https://www.acwholesalers.com/Ductless-Air-Conditioner-Wall-Mounted-Air-Conditioners/cat1028.ac?mainCat== You'll need a bit of piping and to run your power, you'll need to pay an AC guy to do the final charging if you want the warranty, or just do it yourself if

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-03 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
What's "won't be that much?" -D > On Oct 3, 2017, at 8:16 AM, Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes > wrote: > > Get a single head unit 12k BTU, won’t be that much > > --R > Sent from iPhone > >> On Oct 3, 2017, at 8:13 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes >>

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-03 Thread Buggered Benzmail via Mercedes
Get a single head unit 12k BTU, won’t be that much --R Sent from iPhone > On Oct 3, 2017, at 8:13 AM, Dan--- via Mercedes wrote: > > I know these are relatively inexpensive, but I wonder if they can be found > used? It would be great to make my garage habitable for even

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-03 Thread Dan--- via Mercedes
I know these are relatively inexpensive, but I wonder if they can be found used? It would be great to make my garage habitable for even a couple of extra months a year. I just wonder how well it would cope with the heat load of a hot car added in. -D > On Oct 3, 2017, at 6:58 AM, Meade

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-03 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
I've been thinking about installing one of those in my garage, it would be really nice to drop the humidity down in the summer and also be able to get some work done during the extremes. - Max Charleston SC On Tue, Oct 3, 2017 at 4:19 AM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes <

Re: [MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-03 Thread Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes
Interesting. All built in the same factory I am sure. On Oct 2, 2017 9:06 PM, "Scott Ritchey via Mercedes" wrote: > Last year I installed a 1200 BTU “Pioneer” brand mini-split heat pump in > my barn (to control humidity and prevent freezing). I bought it online > from an

[MBZ] Mini Split HVAC

2017-10-02 Thread Scott Ritchey via Mercedes
Last year I installed a 1200 BTU “Pioneer” brand mini-split heat pump in my barn (to control humidity and prevent freezing). I bought it online from an outfit called HighSEER.com, in FL, for a very reasonable price (IMO). We just installed a “Trane” mini-split system in the church kitchen

Re: [MBZ] mini okie q

2015-11-27 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] mini okie q

2015-11-27 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] mini okie q

2015-11-25 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] mini okie q

2015-11-25 Thread Curly McLain via Mercedes
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[MBZ] mini okie q

2015-11-25 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes
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Re: [MBZ] mini okie q

2015-11-25 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ATTABOYS! Wilton - Original Message - From: "Kaleb C. Striplin via Mercedes" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> To: <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: "Kaleb C. Striplin" <ka...@striplin.net> Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 2:32 PM Subject: [MBZ] mini okie q

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