Bending copper pipe - air con

[jeeves]

Hi, though not traditional plumbing my question does come down to bending pipe!

I'm installing a split air con unit (one that doesn't need FGas certificate btw)

The indoor unit has outlets at both ends of the unit for the pipes to emerge left or right

Unfortunately for me, I need the opposite end to what it comes as by default.

What's the best way to go about bending these 2 pipes:

The red arrow shows the direction where the pipes need to emerge.

Should I:

a) Green - Try to bend the pipes 180 degrees
b) Yellow - Try to twist from lower down (which I can't see working, think it would twist and deform)
c) none of the above!!

Suggestions welcome.

 

[muggles]

All units need F-Gas, even the split ones that come pre-charged. They're sometimes marketed as suitable for DIY but they most definitely aren't. For starters, you need a manifold & vacuum pump to be able to commission them properly.

Can't help with the pipework I'm afraid, can't see what you've got there, a wider shot & details of the unit would be helpful

 

[jeeves]

Hi, this unit has R290 in which is not currently covered by FGas regs.

I have the tools required to commission it, vacuum pump & manifold etc, it's just this bend I'm concerned about.

Hopefully this will make it clearer, here is (a very rough photoshopped -sorry) version of what I would like: