
Do I really want a ducted mini (vs ductless) - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Jul 11, 2023 · Should I believe in ducted splits? Quite a few respectable voices on this site advocate for ducted heat pumps over ductless. When I tell local installers I would like to …
A Myth About Low-Static Ducted Minisplits
Dec 12, 2019 · A ducted mini-split system with a short duct system. The diagram above shows one that most people would look at and say, “Yeah, that’s a pretty short duct system. That’ll …
To Duct or Not to Duct Minisplits - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Jun 2, 2025 · And ducted minisplit systems can be designed and installed to serve more-complex floor plans with the smaller capacity that low-load homes often need. A tighter enclosure does …
Sizing Ducts and Plenum Layout for Ducted Minisplit
Apr 21, 2020 · Looking at an 18000 BTU ducted mini split for the 650sf of apartment. The way I was planning to install the system basically had a plenum and then ALL straight rigid duct to …
Integrating Ducted Mini-Split with HRV - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Feb 25, 2017 · Independently of the blower power on the mini-split cassette, an HRV is a balanced system that has to be tweaked-into balance. With the modulating blower on a mini …
Ducted Minisplits in My Conditioned Attic (Part 2)
Jun 25, 2020 · A pair-of-pants tee fitting for the duct system for my new Mitsubishi ducted mini-split heat pump I’ve written previously about the load calculation and equipment selection …
Single Ducted Minisplit in Attic vs Heads in Each Room ...
Jan 5, 2021 · A question for the community: Is it better to have 4 mini-splits in bedrooms, or a single ducted mini split serving all the bedrooms from an unconditioned attic? The main […]
Horizontal ducted minisplit ducting - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Dec 12, 2017 · I plan on using a Mitsubishi 12K BTU horizontal ducted mini split, Model: SEZ-KD12NA4R1.TH to provide both heat and AC to two second floor bedrooms. The unit would …
Getting the Right Minisplit - GreenBuildingAdvisor
Aug 9, 2019 · Sometimes, a ducted minisplit unit makes more sense than a ductless system. In hot climates, ducted minisplits do a better job of cooling bedrooms than a single ductless …
HVAC – Gas furnace vs. heat pump vs. ducted minisplit
May 22, 2016 · This leaves the choices of: ducted mini-splits (3 heads), 3 zone split system heat pump, or 3 zone high efficiency gas furnace with piped outside combustion air intake. Any …