In this video
- Most mini-split units, even 110-120V models, don't come with a power cord
- Airspool pre-installs a UL-listed 10-foot cord sized with the correct amperage
- No need to buy, size, strip, or wire the cord yourself
- Line, neutral, and ground connections are already made and grounded at the factory
- The only remaining step is removing the knockout panel on the outdoor unit
Questions this video answers
Does a mini-split come with a power cord?
Most mini-split units, even 110-120V models, do not come with a power cord — you typically have to buy one yourself and figure out the correct amperage. Airspool's Quick ’n’ EasyTM system is an exception: it ships with a UL-listed 10-foot cord already sized correctly for the unit.
Do I need to wire the power cord to my mini-split myself?
No. With Airspool's Quick ’n’ EasyTM system, the cord is already connected and grounded to the outdoor unit before it ships, so you don't need to know line versus neutral versus ground or where each wire connects.
What size power cord does a mini-split need?
The correct amperage depends on the specific unit. Airspool figures this out for you and includes a UL-listed 10-foot cord already sized correctly, so you never have to calculate it yourself.
What is a knockout on an outdoor mini-split unit?
It's a pre-scored opening on the outdoor unit's panel that you punch out (knock out) to run the power cord through. Once it's removed, the electrical connection step is essentially finished.
Is the electrical connection hard to do on a DIY mini-split install?
Not with Airspool's Quick ’n’ EasyTM system. Because the cord is pre-installed, pre-sized, and grounded, the only DIY step on the electrical side is removing a knockout panel on the outdoor unit.
Transcript
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This seems like a simple enough device — it's called an electrical cord. Right now, most mini-split units you buy don't even come with an electrical cord, let alone one that's wired into the outdoor unit.
We've taken care of that for you. You don't have to go buy a cord, you don't need to know how many amps the cord needs to be, you don't need to strip the cord, and you don't need to connect the cord. You don't need to know line versus neutral versus ground and where to connect the wires — that part's done for you.
So I think you'll be able to handle this step. You're going to want to take out the knockout here — that piece should come out, and there's another one that should be taken out too. But once that knockout's done, it's over.
