HVAC install instructions for DIY

[RoBoTeq]

I know this is against the rules, but I feel a need to help out some of these people who feel that HVAC work is for imbeciles and anyone can do it.

* Open window.
* Take unit out of box.
* Stick unit in window.
* Secure unit to window frame.
* Close window onto unit.
* Seal openings around unit.
* Plug unit into wall recepticle.
* Set thermostat to desired temperature.
* Turn on unit.

[drk]

ROBO the top two prongs on my plug or horizontal and the receptacle is vertical, can I just use some pliers and twist them to make them fit?

[dhvac]

Originally posted by drk
ROBO the top two prongs on my plug or horizontal and the receptacle is vertical, can I just use some pliers and twist them to make them fit?

either that or just cut wire and wire nut on the thinest extension cord you can find

[drk]

Ive got some old Christmas tree lights can I cut and use them

[Jultzya]

Sure, you will just have several built-in fuses!

[dhvac]

Originally posted by drk
Ive got some old Christmas tree lights can I cut and use them

sure just make sure you double tap it into the biggest breaker in the box

just to make sure it dosnt kick off for no reason at all

[junkhound]

Originally posted by drk
ROBO the top two prongs on my plug or horizontal and the receptacle is vertical, can I just use some pliers and twist them to make them fit?

Yeah, that will be OK, only problem is you only get 1/4 the cooling! However, twisting vertical to horizontal should be fun though, do only late on 4th of July or NY eve. <G>

edit whoops, should say 1/8 the cooling before someone corrects that typo.

[Special Ed]

Hey, RoBo, should I first plug the unit into a surge protector before plugging it into the wall?

[Jultzya]

Originally posted by RoBoTeq
I know this is against the rules, but I feel a need to help out some of these people who feel that HVAC work is for imbeciles and anyone can do it.

* Open window.
* Take unit out of box.
* Stick unit in window.
* Secure unit to window frame.
* Close window onto unit.
* Seal openings around unit.
* Plug unit into wall recepticle.
* Set thermostat to desired temperature.
* Turn on unit.

I have some issues here....

* Which window?
* Where'd the unit come from, Santa?
* Will not fit.
* It'll get stolen away.
* Won't this crush the unit?
* Seal, don't you need a fresh air intake?
* Can I plug it into the TV cable jack?
* But it's not hooked up to the unit!
* I did but it won't run.

Now what?

[drk]

Sorry I had to go their!! I got this big AC out of a wall mart store a week ago in new orleans will this one work?

[amickracing]

I followed your directions, but it's just blowing really hot air into my house, all of the cool air is going outside. Are we doing this to offset global warming?

[drk]

Thanks RoBo (that was fun) I needed this tonoght!!!

[oogene]

no problem,Amickracing; jus go outside to feel dat cool breeze!!! hey ,DRK;gotta reciept? take it back ifn it doan work!!!