Having just had an Aldi split system put in our bedroom I noticed that the pipes do not have any flexible joints. I would like to know, from those that have fitted split systems to their van, if they used any flexible hoses to allow some movement while travelling and splitting the original equipped pipes?
Paul If you are referring to the flexible pipes that were used were pre-charged with refrigerant.
Many years ago, the Government decided that this was no longer allowed, because DIYers were installing systems. so with the introduction of the CFC license all outdoor units were pre-charged (ex factory) and were fitted with flare fittings and refrigerant and only a licensed tech with a CFC endorsement can only pipe up the systems.
Having flare fittings, copper pipe was only to be used.
Overseas use systems still have flexible piping available but cannot be imported into AU.
Split systems were never intended to be used in a caravan application, they were for domestic (home/office) applications.
Most companies now for warranty require the license number of the installer to approve warranty claims, if the system is installed by a DYI the tech should notify the EPA of the non legal installation.
With the introduction from R22 to R410a which is a high pressure gas this was also why it was removed from the DIYer.
Some systems now being imported into AU have propane as a refrigerant.
This was also to comply to the greenhouse legislation.
Used the same copper pipes as the house, on 2 Coaster motorhomes now, never had an issue, original bus is still travelling/cooling after 7 years.
Mind you they are well fixed, not like the ones swinging in the breeze at the end of my house.
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Paul If you are referring to the flexible pipes that were used were pre-charged with refrigerant.
Many years ago, the Government decided that this was no longer allowed, because DIYers were installing systems. so with the introduction of the CFC license all outdoor units were pre-charged (ex factory) and were fitted with flare fittings and refrigerant and only a licensed tech with a CFC endorsement can only pipe up the systems.
Having flare fittings, copper pipe was only to be used.
Overseas use systems still have flexible piping available but cannot be imported into AU.
Split systems were never intended to be used in a caravan application, they were for domestic (home/office) applications.
Most companies now for warranty require the license number of the installer to approve warranty claims, if the system is installed by a DYI the tech should notify the EPA of the non legal installation.
With the introduction from R22 to R410a which is a high pressure gas this was also why it was removed from the DIYer.
Some systems now being imported into AU have propane as a refrigerant.
This was also to comply to the greenhouse legislation.
Thanks migra, just the sort of info I was looking for. I hope others found my question useful.
Used the same copper pipes as the house, on 2 Coaster motorhomes now, never had an issue, original bus is still travelling/cooling after 7 years. Mind you they are well fixed, not like the ones swinging in the breeze at the end of my house.
I will wait for someone with current info.
