[RE-wrenches] mini splits

[Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar]

I was a beta tester for Sanyo offgrid mini splits in 2008. Been using 
splits ever since. Costco sells DIY along with HVAC in Florida.
Also EG4 has DIY. The best from Fugitsu and the like are 30 + SEER and 
need a pro to pull a vacuumed. I no longer do the installs unless it is 
in Hawaii or a really nice place to travel😉

The DIY models (special connectors) are very good but you do need a bit 
of skill. On all of the splits, the multi station are not near
the energy efficiency as the single 12,000 to 18000 Btu models. Multi 
station is a huge mistake offgrid.

The offgrid mentality can be applied to grid homes. Just have an area 
that you cool / heat and you can survive a major outage for weeks plus ! 
If you live in the Southwest you can do this without a generator.

Dave Angelini Offgrid Solar
"we go where powerlines don't"
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e-mail  offgridsolar at sti.net
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On 2025-03-13 8:05 am, Michael Morningstar via RE-wrenches wrote:

> I'm interested in this too
> 
> On Thu, Mar 13, 2025 at 7:39 AM jay via RE-wrenches 
> <re-wrenches at lists.re-wrenches.org> wrote:
> 
>> HI All,
>> 
>> I have been getting a lot of questions about people wanting to install 
>> mini splits in their off grid homes, and in normal homes.
>> 
>> The line of questions usually involves DIY vs contractor.  Of course 
>> the price difference is staggering, roughly 5X more for contractor.  
>> And I'm being asked all sorts of questions about the DIY versions.
>> 
>> Is there a good place for information so I can educate myself as to 
>> the different brands etc
>> Or maybe someone can contact me off list if they have some info to 
>> share.
>> 
>> Thanks'
>> 
>> jay
>> 
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