May 25, 2007 #1 thatshot Mechanical May 25, 2007 4 On split-system installations, why is the liquid line never insulated?
May 25, 2007 1 #2 DrRTU Mechanical Sep 2, 2006 318 Typically the LL is not covered to allow additional subcooling. On a few applications you may want to cover the LL. Ductless split systems sometimes have an orifice in the ACCU and the line could sweat. Upvote 0 Downvote
Typically the LL is not covered to allow additional subcooling. On a few applications you may want to cover the LL. Ductless split systems sometimes have an orifice in the ACCU and the line could sweat.
May 29, 2007 Thread starter #3 thatshot Mechanical May 25, 2007 4 Thank you. But how could subcooling happen if the uninsulated LL is up on a roof exposed to the sun? Upvote 0 Downvote
May 29, 2007 1 #4 imok2 Mechanical Oct 21, 2003 1,311 Time and money is the reason they are not insulated however: Liquid lines that will be exposed to direct sunlight should be insulated. Upvote 0 Downvote
Time and money is the reason they are not insulated however: Liquid lines that will be exposed to direct sunlight should be insulated.
