[Greenbuilding] ***SPAM*** Mini split compressors and snow

[Allison Friedman]

Where do the folks here weigh in on mini split compressors and snow?  I worked to be careful not to just complain about this installation, because there’s still debate as to the ideal solution.  But I did ask at the time, I swear.  And I do plan to make some changes.  I also do know retrofits make everything more complicated.  

I don’t know if links work here, but what have you all done to keep snow off mini split compressors and to control vibration on your projects and homes? This link has the ideas that have been shared with me so far, as well as photos of the challenge, and snow! 
https://www.rateitgreen.com/green-building-community/discussions/products/mini-split-compressor-placement-in-cold-climates-think-about-snow-and-other-conditions/5663 <https://www.rateitgreen.com/green-building-community/discussions/products/mini-split-compressor-placement-in-cold-climates-think-about-snow-and-other-conditions/5663> 

If links don’t work, are photos ok?  I like the idea of a snow lean to, but… our builder really thinks it’s super ugly.  


Thanks for any ideas.  As much as I work to host and promote all the green building information I can reasonably find or that others can make the time to share, I still feel it’s still tougher than I’d have hoped by now to find the information we need to make sustainable and sensible decisions.  I feel like this is a fun one to share, and yet I also really want to make the best plan - and implement it.  

I received some photos of a solution today (which I just posted), and it occurred to me that this group might have some ideas as well.  We’re also looking at some big ideas to reduce our consumption - I am trying to make that equipment replacement plan I advise others to make so one doesn’t get caught in an emergency situation, like with no heat.  But it’s not easy.  You really have to ask and even advocate sometimes! 


Thanks,
Allison







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