Turning a window AC unit into a split AC unit 

Condenser……………..condenser………😂 great video I plan on reviewing this again for a van project. Thank you for creating this

That was fun to watch! Cheers 🍺 from DALLAS TX

As an hvac tech, I have considered doing this with a reliable conventional knob control window a/c instead of buying a true minisplit with all the electronic junk. And is cheap.

nice job. wish i had the all the tools needed.

I've wanted to do this for so long! Glad it worked for you!

Pulling a vacuum and holding with a micron gauge would have saved you 24 hours. Also 410a should be charged as a liquid since it’s a blend refrigerant. You can do this by flipping the jug upside down as indicated on the jug. Cool idea. Cheers

Looking for this from past 1 year thanks mate 😅😅😅😅

Wonderful project. Well done you !

This is great!

I want to do this with a new 5k btu window ac unit for my computer servers and network. The room is near our AC return it sucks the hot air out makes my large 4 ton unit cycle a lot the heat coming from these computers. I was thinking a tiny AC unit right where the source of the heat should fix the problem same me some money. The key is not having to spend lot of money on a regular mini split I don't really need a large unit anyway.

Thanks for this!

Ive long wondered if this is possible! Thanks for the video. Would it be better to drill two small holes in the brick to reduce line length?

Didnt you add a bunch of pipe? Shouldn't you put some more in. Oh wait spoke too soon.... Would really like to do this and make my own split system

Nice job, very clean work. Did you get a recovery unit just for hobby purposes? Judging by the age of that window unit, I'm guessing R-22? Or is it a case of "I can neither confirm nor deny"?

i picked up a 10kbtu unit form a pawn shop for $5. they said it was returned and broke. i thought i could use the heat exchanges for random projects if nothing else. funny thing is that it works on the bench as it should with one exception, the label says it should use 1000watts, but its using about 1400. i plan on making something for heating the house. i used a couple little heat pumps all winter last year, but i am not done learning playing so i dont know what i am doing. anyways, i dont plan on making it complicated with reversing valves or anything. i am planning on seperating the condensor and evap like you did here, but i am going to put the condenser and pump inside and evap outside. likely just use 1x2x20 inch foam board and drill two holes and pass my copper tubes through it and set this in the window. it wont look pretty but should work. this may just get installed when its cold and then brought in when its hot for now.

2023 yet video quality from 2003...

Just adding a comment. \for the algorithm\

How did you calculate what size capacitor to use?

SEER?

It'll be nice if you wouldn't end every sentence with up-speak , like every sentence is a question. So annoying

Great video! I’ve also thought this would be a great idea for van, Rv applications. There are specialized units but prices are nuts compared to finding a similar sized used window unit and breaking it down to make use of limited space.