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VRF Branch Pipe Design — Equivalent Length and Pipe Sizing

Likely causes

Main / branch equivalent length and pipe size

Check: Main length = outdoor to first branch. Branch length = each branch to next branch or indoor unit. Total equivalent length = actual + 0.5–1 m per branch/bend. Pipe size per outdoor capacity (Daikin/Mitsubishi/LG manual tables). Gas pipe > Liquid > Equalizing (3-pipe simultaneous heating/cooling).

What to do: Design with manufacturer software (Daikin Reflex, Mitsubishi MELANS-CALC, LG ATW). Drawing must show each branch location + equivalent length + pipe size. At commissioning, run all indoor units simultaneously and verify balanced distribution. Exceeding limits = compressor protection trips + 30% capacity loss.

Field tip

VRF design = use manufacturer-specific software (Daikin Reflex / Mitsubishi MELANS-CALC / LG ATW). Installation inspection = photograph each branch location. Exceeding limits = compressor protection trips + capacity drop 30%+. Branch kits = same brand and model line only.

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