PIONEER Decorative PVC Slim Line Cover Kit for Mini Split Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps

Bought this based on other reviews to cover the installation of a Mitsubishi ductless heat pump for a bedroom. The delivery was prompt and there were plenty of parts to install a long down drop of the electrical, mechanical and water drain lines (using PVC) parts. Two halves have interlocking grooves. Install the back side to the wall and lay in the lines, then snap on the cover and screw on the connectors at the joints. Literally these things snap together and they hold well. When cutting to length , I used tin snips, but any its a relatively soft plastic and cut easily. I ordered the unit on line and hired a contractor to put the unit in, but I did the line cover kit myself as he ran the lines. The end result is very professional and clean looking. There were extra parts for a couple of 90 degree turns and additional runs an connectors. The contractor was so impressed with this product he said he'll use them for his next install. Its a great product for the money that will protect the installation from the sun and weather and make it look better too. I highly recommend this product. This is not a paid or other wise solicited review.

Perfect for protecting my mini split coolant lines. I didn't realize the flex portion is NOT installable AFTER you attach and pressurize the lines, it must be installed BEFORE because you have to slide them onto the piping. I solved that by using a razor blade to split it down the inside, because these didn't arrive until after I had done the installation. End result looks fantastic.My kit came with four 4-foot lengths of line cover, the flex line, two right angle corners, four couplings, and a "head" cover for the part where the line comes out of the house and starts down the side.Mini split coolant lines are somewhat rigid, so it's better to install these covers before the lines are in place. The head piece and couplings all have holes in the back to screw through and attach to the siding, and the lengths of line cover sort of click into those couplings and are held in place by the couplings.I was able to protect two sets of lines, one for the first floor and one for the second, with two line sets. Very very satisfied with my purchase!

The product itself is great. Good design, all the pieces you need for a 16’ run. What is not acceptable are the instructions and pictures within the instruction. If you attach to brick or masonry, additional anchors and screws are needed. The housing that allows the hoses to penetrate through and cap are well designed and work perfectly, as long as you confirm you have the proper fasteners for your application. The large plastic sides with notches in them go against the wall surface and the smaller sides clip or snap directly into the other section so the smooth portion is out facing. There are enough included 45’s and stretchable 90’s and flex tube to do the trick. Make sure before you install the last wall piece where cables come out of the wall that you use putty, great stuff or insulation to press into and around hoses. I used caulk to assist mounting this first portion, my picture, very top piece, curved. This was easier after drilling holes into the brick and caulking the open air mortar lines so no air or water can penetrate after entire line set is in place within cover. Caulking allowed the below runs to go in using only gutter screws so I did not have to drill additional holes into the brick. Once the height is known and cut, the curved nature and bulk of the lines will keep the plastic covers in place since the line sets curve around into electrical and gas line connects. Although the company tells you a video exists where you can watch an install, it does not exist. Good news is each piece is able to snap over the prior piece so positioning is easier if mistakes are made.

Quality and working well

This installed without too much trouble - its flexible enough to do what you need and stuff the contents in to it - but know that its not super easy - it takes some effort to weave it around and make it all nest down in there just right. The pay off is worth it in the end. I had to modify some pieces and it wasn't quite enough to route all of my 16' of lineset. that is OK as the last 1.5' was just wrapped with plastic wrap stuff. I ended up painting the whole deal when I painted the house and it looked good. I'm installing another one at my Dad's house next year likely and would buy again. will need to buy two kits for a longer line run. this is only good for about 15-16' run.

I have purchased a total of 4 of these kits and both times it was one of the cheapest options. So far they seem to hold up well and I didn't see any real difference between parts that are included. One key thing is the top cover that goes over the hole has to be installed before connecting the pipes. If you did not you can always cut the thin part of the ring and just make sure screws at the top are secure. Also the flexible piece is solid so it also would need to be installed before connecting the lines. These sets aren't expensive especially considering what they can offer as far as better appearance and protection of the lines.

Installed them three years ago. No major complaints during installation, aside from them being a bit tight. Another half inch larger and it would have been an easier install.However after three years in the California sun, they've discolored - the couplers are all very yellow and brittle, but the main sleeves are OK. I might try painting them before scrapping them, but disappointing that they lasted such a short time.