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my house has a sloppy orifice - mattkime - 09-21-2019
Its pretty clear that whoever did the AC install (in 2016) got tired and said "well, fuck it" - I recently replaced the ac line insulation which I suspect lasted about 2 years - not bad considering that it wasn't outdoor rated. :facepalm: Nor is the line protected from the elements in any other such matter. Clearly it wasn't a concern during install.
I guess its possible that the AC line has been there much longer.
this is where my ac line meets my house. someone glopped a ton of sealant on it and called it a day. a little cursory research reveals that there ports designed for such things - but hindsight is 50/50. unfortunately the ports I've found can only be used at install time and I need something that would work with the existing ac line.
pardon the bad photo
does anyone have an idea on how to improve this? Otherwise I'm just going to have to add to the mess. I can't say I have much respect for anyone who really expects a large amount of sealant to really get the job done.
Re: my house has a sloppy orifice - hal - 09-21-2019
for people that don't have 8k screens
Re: my house has a sloppy orifice - JoeH - 09-21-2019
Neither picture is all that good for seeing what is going on with the entry of the line into the house. Better lighting would be a start.
Re: my house has a sloppy orifice - MikeF - 09-21-2019
Is there extra refrigerant line to make it flush with the wall?
or
Google "refrigerant line cover"
Re: my house has a sloppy orifice - C(-)ris - 09-21-2019
Most of the time a bunch of goop is how it is done.
Re: my house has a sloppy orifice - MrNoBody - 09-22-2019
You could get something like this from HD for < $5:
Slit it down the side, place around the lines & against the wall; then seal with caulking. It's adjustable, "Fits vent pipe: 1-1/4 in. 1-1/2 in. 2 in. or 3 in.".
They also sell similar flashing for walls too.