Uploaded June 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Here I take you through all of the details that you need to know to successfully run a lineset for a mini split air conditioner or heat pump system. We will go over the specific details of how to make a proper flare connection on copper pipe, apply Nylog sealant to the fittings, routing and bending the lines, and finally how to torque those connections with a torque wrench.

0:00 - Mini Split Line Set Intro
0:14 - The Most Important Part Of Your Line Set
0:35 - Tools For Flaring Mini Split Unit Line Set
0:54 - Cutting Thin Copper Tubing
2:20 - Deburring/Reaming Out The Copper Pipe
2:54 - Flaring The 3/8" Tube
4:24 - Cutting Thick Copper Tube
4:45 - Reaming Out The Burr
4:53 - Flaring The 5/8" Tube
6:05 - No-Vac/Pre-Charged Line Set Alternative
6:47 - Prep & Positioning The Mini Split Line Set
8:12 - Torque Settings & Nylog Blue
9:03 - Torque Line (CPS BLACKMAX BTLDTW Torque Wrench)
12:47 - Click Style Torque Wrench
13:43 - Bending & Mounting Line Set To Wall
14:46 - Trimming The AC Line Set
16:09 - How To Use A Deburring Tool
17:00 - Flaring Outdoor Split Unit's Fitting
17:24 - A Tragic Mistake
17:52 - Quick Flare Redo
19:24 - Nylog Blue As A Flaring Lubricant
20:06 - Attaching Line To Outdoor Mini Split Unit
21:06 - Prep & Flare Thin Line
21:32 - Attaching Thin Mini Split Tubing
22:35 - SUBSCRIBE!!!

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Ben