Browse Forums Heating, Cooling & Insulation 1 Mar 27, 2016 1:17 pm Looking at doing a knock down and rebuild and wondering if anyone has moved split system air conditioners before. In theory I can cut the head out of the plaster and move these after the power is disconnected from the house, but it's the copper pipes which hold the gas and I believe would be fragile or need to be disconnected and capped. I think these are under pressure and I think could be difficult to do. Wondering if anyone has done this before, if so how or alternatively if they have called back the installer how much effort is involved? Is it worth taking the split systems as all of them are small units worth about $600 when new. Anyone have any advice? Re: Removal and reinstall of split systems 2Mar 27, 2016 6:15 pm Someone may be able to correct me if I'm wrong but I think this is the case The pipes are pressurised and you need to pump the gas into the condenser. Turning the indoor unit onto hot or cold (can't remember which one, off the top off my head) can help get the gas to the right space but I believe it still needs a pump to finish it off. If you were to just cut the pipes you probably will need to get more gas and you usually pay buy the kg. Can't tell you about prices tho sorry Re: Removal and reinstall of split systems 3Mar 28, 2016 4:47 am shadysil Looking at doing a knock down and rebuild and wondering if anyone has moved split system air conditioners before. In theory I can cut the head out of the plaster and move these after the power is disconnected from the house, but it's the copper pipes which hold the gas and I believe would be fragile or need to be disconnected and capped. I think these are under pressure and I think could be difficult to do. Wondering if anyone has done this before, if so how or alternatively if they have called back the installer how much effort is involved? Is it worth taking the split systems as all of them are small units worth about $600 when new. Anyone have any advice? Shadysil, The gas can still be recycled and reused by airconditiong guys who will take it from the unit. We had 3 almost new splits in our old house before KDR amd had a demolition sale. They bought the the 3 units plus 1 old unit for $800. We knew the new house will have ducted anyway. Even so, we would have just bought a new split for a nee house. Calvin Re: Removal and reinstall of split systems 4Mar 28, 2016 3:29 pm Depending on age of units.no matter what you need gauges to pump it down.sloppy is part right and it is a easy job with the knowledge and right gear.call a pro or undo the nuts let the refrigerant out make the ozone layer bigger your call Re: Removal and reinstall of split systems 5Mar 28, 2016 6:10 pm Decommissioning requires someone with a refrigerant handling licence to carry out the work. It doesn't have to be a full refrigeration mechanic/air con technician, a plumber or electrician with a split system licence could also carry out the work. Not only is it highly illegal to vent refrigerant to atmosphere but could be dangerous depending on the type of refrigerant. License holders caught venting refrigerant to atmosphere would likely lose with licenses and have to go through the whole certification process again. I'd hate to think what the penalties would be for unlicensed Joe Bloggs caught touching something they're not licensed for and blatantly doing the wrong thing. If you're only after someone to pump down the system and make safe so you can remove the equipment then I'd be surprised if you were up for more than an hour plus a callout fee as it's not a long process to carry out. If you wanted someone to come out to recover all the refrigerant then the cost would be more as it's a longer process to carry out. Hi, planning on using the attached stone pieces in my bathroom. I want to remove stains and gloss seal. Can I get some advice on best way to remove stains and best… 0 6709 Move your linen into laundry and access laundry from your present linen space 1 8007 DIY, Home Maintenance & Repair At a bit of a loss on this one - we're thinking the original owners never removed the protective laminate covers from their kitchen cabinets after installation and in the… 0 6330 |