Forum: Solar Power
01-29-19, 08:43 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 6,865
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
09-29-18, 04:19 PM
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Replies: 245
Views: 225,611
Trenching is complete. It went much faster than...
Trenching is complete. It went much faster than expected. With all of the rain lately, the little Cub Cadet cut through the dirt like butter.
https://i.imgur.com/vUvpRgH.jpg
Fusing the U bends in a...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
06-13-17, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 245
Views: 225,611
So this evening, I was able to drop a 3/4",...
So this evening, I was able to drop a 3/4", 100psi hdpe ubend into one 90 foot hole.
Here is the fusing unit that showed up. The sockets are metric, but I was mainly interested in cheap easy heat....
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
05-30-17, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 245
Views: 225,611
Finally making progress in limestone.
___After years of reading and experimenting with a lot of different ways not to drill a hole in the ground, I am finally making some progress. So to help others in their quests for info, i'll post...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
05-16-17, 07:14 AM
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Replies: 245
Views: 225,611
I'm noticing that there are two basic types of...
I'm noticing that there are two basic types of posts on here: posts from members that have been there and done that, and posts from members who have either interest and some knowledge or no idea of...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
05-12-17, 08:33 PM
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Replies: 220
Views: 165,978
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
04-20-17, 10:43 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 15,439
The main difference between mini-splits and...
The main difference between mini-splits and standard-size split systems lies in the outdoor unit. All standard-sized systems have a liquid and gas line leaving the box. These two lines may or may not...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
04-17-17, 09:35 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 5,346
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
04-09-17, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 4,128
Here come some answers:
1. Compressor...
Here come some answers:
1. Compressor discharge to top of water heater tank. Liquid (and oil) falls to bottom. Superheat is gobbled up quickly at the top, refrigerant condenses slowly and should...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
04-09-17, 03:40 AM
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Replies: 24
Views: 15,439
Inverter multi-split with a hydronic zone?
I recently completed my first install of a 2 zone Pioneer multi split in my suite. Painless install. No problems.
I was talking with a close friend this evening about it. He has a little...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
03-04-17, 10:44 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,687
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Forum: Conservation
02-22-17, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 7,728
Earth Tubes Get a Winning Review...
http://ecorenovator.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=7622&stc=1&d=1487807695
Earth Tubes sound like a great idea, and they are. But there have been a lot of stories about their...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
02-13-17, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 25,226
This little HP has been up and running for 2...
This little HP has been up and running for 2 months, I've just been lazy about posting how I finished it up. It's been a lot of trial and error. When I last posted I was trying to get a TXV to work...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-31-17, 09:56 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 10,692
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Forum: Solar Power
01-31-17, 07:49 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 11,402
Ron,
The majority of inverters, that are...
Ron,
The majority of inverters, that are designed for grid connect, are 240 V. Other than that, so long as you don't over produce, you are spot on.
I really like the epphase microinverters and...
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Forum: Solar Power
01-30-17, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 11,402
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-25-17, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 21,696
Putting it all together - how it works
If you haven't read my posting on the dew point monitor it would be advisable before reading this as it may make more sense...
Part 1 - the hardware
The schematics for all 3 parts of the...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-16-17, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 11,511
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-16-17, 09:20 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 21,696
IOT heatpump controller
Sadly my old Roca heat pump compressor died.
Fortunately my local scrap man turned up for a pickup and had a mid-size Daiichi external unit in the back of his van. I persuaded him to part with it...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-24-16, 01:01 PM
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Replies: 218
Views: 134,249
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-20-16, 12:42 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 16,224
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
03-14-15, 04:27 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 15,685
If a large enough recovery tank is connected, a...
If a large enough recovery tank is connected, a dehumidifier or air conditioner unit will pull down its low side below atmospheric pressure pretty quickly. A capillary tube doesn't care whether it is...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
03-01-15, 07:36 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 11,510
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
02-26-15, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 102
Views: 46,406
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-25-15, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 15,685
DIY refrigerant recovery system
A follow-up on this post: http://ecorenovator.org/forum/38475-post4.html
A friend, a sort of alter ego, wanted to do the same thing as me. He needed to rearrange some of the mechanical systems...
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