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How to DIY a non-DIY Mini Split!

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Aug 20, 2025
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Most mini splits are not DIY and are intended to be installed by professionals. Is it possible to install one DIY anyway, even if it's not a Mr Cool "DIY" unit? That is explored in this video along with all the mistakes and pitfalls that occur, but also the array of tools you will need. Get 30% off your Crazy Dog T Shirts, using the code MIKEMECHBONUS30 Car T Shirts: https://www.crazydogtshirts.com/collections/cars-and-motors Home Page: https://www.crazydogtshirts.com/ Cooper & Hunter 18000 BTU https://amzn.to/4lH8skM 5/16 Valve Core Removal Tool https://amzn.to/475tB4v 1/4 to 5/16 SAE brass adapter https://amzn.to/3Ufsesf Nylog https://amzn.to/3Vb7ulD Masonry drills / special one Concrete screws https://amzn.to/4mhhINj Concrete studs https://amzn.to/41aIfn5 3 wire https://amzn.to/4oFZS8q Conduit https://amzn.to/4oAW0FT Conduit clamps https://amzn.to/4fJ3DpJ Tube covers https://amzn.to/3JBBGnr Fused Disconnect Box https://amzn.to/4mxdVeE Vacuum Gauges https://amzn.to/4ozZbxv Vacuum Pump https://amzn.to/45xTtU0 Flaring Tool https://amzn.to/40WHii7 Tube Cutter https://amzn.to/4meWsYF Crowfoot Wrench Set https://amzn.to/4fGqstP Wire Strippers https://amzn.to/470NvgU Hammer Drill https://amzn.to/4lCfg31 3" Hole Saw https://amzn.to/4mFRB2s Link to Cooper & Hunter reference video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQkth-AM5CE&t=608s Does anyone read the description? Leave a comment that you do and win a lifetime supply of Turtle Wax! 00:00 Intro 01:10 The Plan 02:40 Prepare Indoor Unit 04:20 Mounting Indoor Unit 07:54 Mounting Outdoor Unit 10:08 The Tubes 12:50 Tube Torque 14:19 More Tubes 14:58 Signal Cable 15:59 Power! 17:34 Vacuum 20:45 Refrigerant & Test 22:01 Undo! 23:04 Conclusion 24:48 Bloopers Mike the Backyard Mechanic (not a real mechanic) works on his cars in his garage (not actually his backyard) and shows how to do repairs and mods, often not correctly, for your entertainment. Mike is not a REAL mechanic, he has common knowledge. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Mike.

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