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===refrigerant===
 
===refrigerant===
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HCFC-22 aka R-22
HCFC-22
 
  
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F.ID. R19
 
 
==Mr Cool DIY-24-HP-230B==
 
==Mr Cool DIY-24-HP-230B==
  
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Purchased from Amazon March 30, 2022 for $1,802.22 currently, April 10, 2023, $2,492.00 I rigged it so I can easily power it from a generator. I was concerned for an extended power outage at the height of summer.
 
Purchased from Amazon March 30, 2022 for $1,802.22 currently, April 10, 2023, $2,492.00 I rigged it so I can easily power it from a generator. I was concerned for an extended power outage at the height of summer.
  
This was fairly manageable install except the room unit that was placed on a wall that was too deep for the wall unit hoses...
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This was fairly manageable install except the room unit that was placed on a wall that was too deep for the wall unit hoses, I had to add the full hose set as the union was in the wall when room unit placed. I installed the entire system by myself, except I finally had to call in the 'big guns' to place the unit after my inclined plane with block and tackle attempt failed
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[[File:MiniSplitInclinedPlaneBlockTackle.jpg|200px]] [[File:MiniSplitBigGuns.jpg|200px]]
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Here is a twitter thread of my entire MiniSplit installation. https://twitter.com/jhalbrecht/status/1247948090033623040
  
  
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* R22 recharge? Probably so expensive that a recharge would be expen$ive.
 
* R22 recharge? Probably so expensive that a recharge would be expen$ive.
 
* Replace current Trane XE 1000 with a newer unit, or add additional mini split(s)
 
* Replace current Trane XE 1000 with a newer unit, or add additional mini split(s)
** retro fit new technology compressor and ?whatever? upgrading the Trane XE 1000?
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** retro fit new technology compressor and ?whatever? upgrading the Trane XE 1000? or just replace the entire outside compressor and fan etc ??
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** Can we leak test the line set after cutting from the existing a/c?
 
** Multi zone control with new heat pump and top unit?
 
** Multi zone control with new heat pump and top unit?
 
*** Size? How to get it into the garage attic?
 
*** Size? How to get it into the garage attic?

Revision as of 07:38, 11 April 2023

Trane XE 1000

Trane XE 1000 IMG 20230410 151431448.jpg

Trane XE 1000 Specifications Plate IMG 20230410 151545169.jpg

Specifications

  • model number: TTR042C100A2
  • Serial no. L383TXCBF

refrigerant

HCFC-22 aka R-22

Mr Cool DIY-24-HP-230B

MrCool 24k BTU 20 SEER.jpg

Purchased from Amazon March 30, 2022 for $1,802.22 currently, April 10, 2023, $2,492.00 I rigged it so I can easily power it from a generator. I was concerned for an extended power outage at the height of summer.

This was fairly manageable install except the room unit that was placed on a wall that was too deep for the wall unit hoses, I had to add the full hose set as the union was in the wall when room unit placed. I installed the entire system by myself, except I finally had to call in the 'big guns' to place the unit after my inclined plane with block and tackle attempt failed

MiniSplitInclinedPlaneBlockTackle.jpg MiniSplitBigGuns.jpg

Here is a twitter thread of my entire MiniSplit installation. https://twitter.com/jhalbrecht/status/1247948090033623040


Questions

  • R22 recharge? Probably so expensive that a recharge would be expen$ive.
  • Replace current Trane XE 1000 with a newer unit, or add additional mini split(s)
    • retro fit new technology compressor and ?whatever? upgrading the Trane XE 1000? or just replace the entire outside compressor and fan etc ??
    • Can we leak test the line set after cutting from the existing a/c?
    • Multi zone control with new heat pump and top unit?
      • Size? How to get it into the garage attic?
  • If I decide on a mini split should the existing ducting be capped off?
    • At the attic unit? Or at each room vent?
  • Can the current mini split have two small wall units added for the other two bedrooms on that hall?
  • Put a Mini Split on the slab where XE 1000 is. Add a couple splits in kitchen / dining room and another in the living room.
    • Special bonus if I could have another zone in the garage. !!!! :-)