Discussion Forum
-
Refrigerant line ice cold outside, warm inside
When the outdoor temp reached a humid 90 degrees outside, our LG mini-split didn't cool indoors. The ceiling unit's temperature was 85, just like other areas of the ceiling. Outdoors,…
-
Second opinion on 410A “blend”
Due to mis-installation of my DIY mini-split, one of my connections failed (due to my own negligence) and the 1/4" tubing blew out just a few seconds after I was…
-
Pastic condenser pad installation puzzle
I was prepared to mix and pour concrete pads with anchor bolts for the two LG condensers being shipped for my mini-split system. The LG instructions call for concrete pads,…
-
Venting bath fans through soffit – never say never?
I am installing three bath fans in a major remodel. All three are in close proximity, and two of them are 6" vents. The conventional advice against venting through the…
-
1/2, 5/8 or 3/4 window box?
A solid brick (10" walls) rambler is about to get all new windows and doors, plus 2" exterior rigid foam, 1x2 furring strips and cedar siding. My plan is to…
-
Wood siding over brick?
We bought a 1960 brick rambler (solid brick and brick-over-block) house. My wife hates the brick, we plan to substantially increase the size of some of the windows, we are…