Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
09-17-15, 03:55 PM
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Replies: 8
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Sorry cholcombe, I'm a bit late coming to the...
Sorry cholcombe, I'm a bit late coming to the party...
Actually, in Portland area, $32K for a 5-Ton system is a bit on the low side. If your contract specified that the installer would eat all...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
09-15-15, 07:25 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,149
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
04-11-11, 03:09 PM
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Replies: 645
Views: 620,383
Both were insulated on my system.
Also, the...
Both were insulated on my system.
Also, the instructions suggested wrapping the pair of insulated lines together, with Armorflex tape (two inch wide insulated tape about 0.25" with an adhesive...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
04-04-11, 11:43 AM
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Replies: 645
Views: 620,383
The indoor unit will have:
2 copper...
The indoor unit will have:
2 copper refrigerant lines which have their circulation determined by the compressor. There is a limit though, to how much height difference (and lateral distance) the...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
04-04-11, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 645
Views: 620,383
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
04-03-11, 02:24 PM
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Replies: 645
Views: 620,383
No permits? Maybe, but in most places,
you...
No permits? Maybe, but in most places,
you can't hang a 230 disconnect box on an outside wall of your house,
without an electrician.. And he has to pull a permit.
When I say over-size, I don't...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
04-03-11, 12:20 PM
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Replies: 645
Views: 620,383
Bigger is Not Better...
It is true that the inverter technology (AKA: variable speed compressor) will give you greater flexibility and efficiency.
However, it is also true that the larger compressor will have more...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
04-02-11, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 645
Views: 620,383
Was that $3,000 in addition to the unit cost?...
Was that $3,000 in addition to the unit cost? Your total cost?
Please break it down for us.
Remember, with inverter technology, it's a variable speed system, so if you buy
too many BTUs, it's...
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Forum: Conservation
01-31-11, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 23,165
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Forum: Conservation
01-31-11, 02:09 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 23,165
It appears that boilers are prone to short...
It appears that boilers are prone to short cycling:( After moving into my wife's house I noticed that the gas boiler was cycling on and off 2-3 times per minute! The water temperature was set to...
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Forum: Conservation
01-31-11, 12:36 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 23,165
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-23-11, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 13,809
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
10-29-09, 06:20 PM
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Replies: 645
Views: 620,383
Drilling!
Decided to put the hole in the wall a little lower, so it would be easier
for my wife to remove the filter/cover for cleaning.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f147/Xringer/NCL/A1.jpg
The...
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