DIY Mini Split AC Installation - Air Conditioning Install without Professional Help

This is my DIY mini split ac installation. I chose the do-it-yourself route despite nay-sayers who want the HVAC and electrical work required during a minisplit system limited to professionals. This was the most involved DIY project I have ever undertaken, and there are lots of details I couldn’t fit into this video. If you think you might give it a go checkout the article first: https://www.makercise.com/diy-mini-split-ac-install/ I am really glad I went the DIY route even though I ran into a problem of my own making. In this video I show: **Why I chose a DIY HVAC route **Selecting a minisplit air conditioning system sizing and performance **Pre-installation preparation **Installation details **Avoiding mistakes and correcting them if necessary **Cost details **Performance observations Disclosure: I have included links to the products I used below. Many are affiliate links. If you use them and make a purchase I make money. Senville Air Conditioners and QuikProducts sponsored the video I published on YouTube, although I selected and used both products before I reached out to the companies as potential sponsors. Check out the sponsors of this video: Senville Air Conditioners - 9000BTU/hr Aura https://amzn.to/2Sqxo2G QuikProducts - EPA 608 Kit http://bit.ly/makercise_608 ====Mandatory Tools==== Manifold Gauge (must be R410a rated) https://amzn.to/2KMOPaP Vacuum Pump https://www.harborfreight.com/3-cfm-two-stage-vacuum-pump-60805.html Mini Split AC Adapter 19173 - I used but don't recommend https://amzn.to/2Pg8pNl Quick Connect 19109 - Manufacturer doesn't recommended for 410a https://amzn.to/2Qc7jb3 5/16" to 1/4" with thumb-screw schrader valve depressor (what I would use next time) https://amzn.to/2Q4Qajc ¼” Compact Ball Valve Yellow Jacket 93843 https://amzn.to/2zC0EfM ====Deluxe Tools==== N2 Cylinder local N2 Regulator https://amzn.to/2E0cy5Y Micron Gauge https://amzn.to/2QtsggO ====Fix a Problem Tools==== R410a Cylinder local Recovery Unit https://amzn.to/2QsQzvs Recover Cylinder https://amzn.to/2EakylP Sign-up for early access to project videos: http://makercise.com/signup Support me directly: http://patreon.com/makercise Check out Makercise on: http://www.makercise.com/instagram http://www.makercise.com/facebook http://www.makercise.com/twitter