All pipe insulation exposed to outdoor elements should be properly protected with pvc aluminum vapor barrier conduit or wide vinyl tape or alternatively placed in a weather resistant enclosure such as a pipe rack with a top cover.
Mini split line set through attic.
One man in vermont decided to install his mini split unit on an interior wall of his home.
In the image below it shows a mini split with the line set running up which is okay.
As you can see from the chart it took about 20 minutes for the relative humidity to begin to drop.
And while i have run more than a bit of linehide i personally try to hide the lineset as much as possible.
Secure the pipe as often as possible at least every four feet.
First i set my diy mini split via the smart controller app to turn on at 1pm and off at 2 50pm the following day.
You can run a ductless line set up down or straight out.
Keep away from forming traps or letting the pipe sag or droop.
Some mini split wall tumors have a spring already installed on the flare stubs mitsubishi s mr.
Install two mitsubishi sez model ducted.
Slim comes to mind.
In order to get the three upstairs bedrooms down to a relatively comfortable 75 in july and august inverter must set the thermostat on his single zone 2 1 2 ton air conditioner to 67.
Furthermore i set the mini split to the cool mode with a set point of 75 degrees.
The line set would need to be run at a distance of many many feet before it could exit the structure.
An hvac contractor has taken a look at the house and has a recommendation inverter explains in this q a post.
In the walls in the basement in the eaves or soffit as long as you take care with the insulation it should be fine.