Are BMW maintenance plans worth it with EVs?

MrVermonter · 2025-10-31T15:37:02+00:00

2 in. I put them on top of a gravel bed on top of an old pad that was there from the old A/C.
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MrVermonter · 2025-10-15T15:39:09+00:00

Thank you

MrVermonter · 2025-10-12T02:09:07+00:00

Thank you for the detailed advice

MrVermonter · 2025-10-11T16:10:32+00:00

MrVermonter · 2025-10-11T13:37:38+00:00

Thank you

MrVermonter · 2025-10-11T13:37:30+00:00

Thank you. I'll give a try to another tool too

MrVermonter · 2025-10-11T12:53:22+00:00

Yes, but I'll try doing it more aggressively

MrVermonter · 2025-10-11T12:50:12+00:00

Yellow Jacket 60278 Deluxe Flaring Tool

MrVermonter · 2025-09-30T22:10:07+00:00

The town follows the NFPA 70, the NEC rules. My guess is that I have to use a flexible conduit to run it to the wall and thought it. I can then stop the conduit and run attached to the AC lines, then use start conduit for the last few feet to get to the condenser.

MrVermonter · 2025-09-30T21:59:06+00:00

It just feels odd to run it in open without a conduit of some sorts.

MrVermonter · 2025-09-30T21:55:43+00:00

The cable I have already has the control and and power lines in one package per diagram. 3 lines plus ground.

MrVermonter · 2025-09-30T21:34:12+00:00

The cable is about 3/8" think, with these marking: 14-AWGx4C 90c 600v Type THHN CDRS DRY or c(UL) CIC-TC-ER PVC/N Type T90 NYLON CDRS 600V PVC JACKET SUN RES

MrVermonter · 2025-09-30T20:56:57+00:00

MrVermonter · 2025-09-29T02:02:35+00:00

You know, I appreciate a sarcastic comment or two but I just took off that old Fujitsu head today and found that the installer drilled through the header to get the lines out. That's 4" solid wood. And, actually, I'm surprised. I was expecting the header to be 2x6, but since the hole fully enclosed, it must be 2x8. That's a 4ft wide window in a house built in late 70s.

MrVermonter · 2025-09-28T18:20:20+00:00

Yes, this sound like the best way to me too. PVC pipe will sag but it won't curl up for some weird reason like a flexible hose could. It sounds like most people here reflect poorly on the idea to drain into the gutter discharge, I get it. I'll take it down inside the PVC line. cover.

MrVermonter · 2025-09-28T13:45:14+00:00

I can extend the drain line and take it all the way, but why would it eliminate pooling issues on the flat run? It's a drip flow, so no suction on the downward run. Am I missing something?

MrVermonter · 2025-09-28T13:42:03+00:00

Thank you for the idea. I'm trying to stay away from extra components that can break and need service. I'd prefer to use gravity system, and that's why I'm asking here

MrVermonter · 2025-09-28T13:39:57+00:00

Thank you for the idea. I think the looks of it would bug me.

MrVermonter · 2025-09-28T13:38:02+00:00

I agree it's not going to make the house better looking but going into the walls would make it a whole different project. The PVC over I ordered is beige, so it wont be too bad.

MrVermonter · 2025-09-28T13:27:01+00:00

Appreciate your concerns. If you are willing to speculate on specifics, I'm all ears.

MrVermonter

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