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I got a vacuum pump, gauge set, digital torque wrench, plastic cover set, and some other supplies from AmAZON. I got some regular 'hard' plastic condensate drain and concrete locally.I know this is off topic, but I'd like to hear more about it. I know exactly what you mean. It's hard to even get an HVAC tech to actually diagnose and repair simple problems with an existing install when they just want to sell a new system. PM?
There are a lot of youtubes on installation. I would look at all of them. I found at least one giving slightly erroneous info but there are good ones from pros. There are some videos of DIYers' installations and of course many of the vendors have them too.
I spent months preparing and obsessing and even deciding where to install in my house took a lot of time because I have a stucco house. (I ended up going out a wall into the soffit area and then out and down from there so I didn't have crack any stucco).
After installation it's important to check everything before you open the valve on the outside unit to release the gas because if something goes wrong after that you will probably have to call for service, although one DIYer completed the test and paperwork to get certification for the HVAC license for R410!
It works great though, and I hope it keeps working through this heat wave.