Turbro 12kBTU 120V Greenland mini split installation

Описание: I did quite a bit of research on mini splits prior to selecting the Turbro. The Turbro functions from -13 F and up to 131 F. Other brands don't function at this range. Some only went down to about 5 F which is not good enough for where I live.
I installed this mini split in the fall of 2024. I installed it in my garage which is tucked under my house. My house has a poor design where the water pipes for the main bathroom pass through the ceiling of the garage. Since the garage was unheated, the pipes freeze if the temperature falls below 20 degrees for more than 2-3 days in a row. In Iowa, this happens OFTEN. After the pipes froze one too many times, a pipe burst ruining much of the ceiling and walls. The mini split has a Frost Mode which keeps the room at about 40 degrees. I keep the garage at about 65 degrees in the winter which makes it very comfortable.
During the summer, I set the temperature to about 75 F.

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Select a BTU size for the room you have. My garage is about 480 ft^2. Bigger isn't always better. The mini split won't properly heat/cool if it is incorrectly sized.
Mini splits can trip GFCU outlets, so connection to a 15A minimum breaker is recommended. I had my fuse panel replaced with a breaker panel panel because my fuse panel was maxed out. I added dedicated wiring from the mini split compressor (outside unit) to a new breaker.
Mini splits have a limited lifespan. They may not last more than 5-7 years, but at maybe $700 or so depending on model, I don't consider that too bad.
The vacuum pump and lines are needed in order to install this system. Mr. Cool mini splits don't require the vacuum, but they cost quite a bit more.
Turbro has its own installation videos that are very comprehensive.
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