Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
12-21-21, 05:29 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 16,599
Customer Service is Everything!
It's nice to know that customer service isn't dead. I just retired in August this year but for the last few years, I've sold Fujitsu and AirTemp (Gree via R.E.Michel). Fujitsu, hands down, has the...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
11-18-21, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 7,125
R22 Replacement
I've been using R407C in most of my retrofits. It's best to replace all of the mineral oil you can with POE (drain the compressor). I haven't had one bit of trouble with it and the pressures are very...
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Forum: Solar Power
05-21-19, 07:48 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 17,079
I should be clear that I'm only interested in...
I should be clear that I'm only interested in running all of my lighting, computer, WiFi, a couple of 115V outlets for use if needed, and 'emergency' use refrigerator or appliances. The only thing...
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Forum: Solar Power
05-19-19, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 17,079
Good survey :) I am amassing my PV capabilities...
Good survey :) I am amassing my PV capabilities one panel at a time. I used to DIY 60W panels by buying the separate PVs and soldering for hours. That was 8 years ago and I figured making them myself...
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Forum: Renovations & New Construction
01-20-19, 06:34 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 13,433
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Forum: Other Improvements
04-07-18, 05:20 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 5,044
DIY - Wireless Temperature Control
I'm a refrigeration mechanic specializing in commercial refrigeration for the past 35 yrs. I have a special problem that got my 'wheels' turning. There is an older beer cooler at a local pub that I...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
05-26-15, 06:41 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 11,597
PVC HX Final Version
LOL - I really don't care - it was kind of a surprise and, to be honest, I was a bit flattered. Here is the final version after trying all kinds of seals and epoxies - I had it threaded and I used...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
05-24-15, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 11,597
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Forum: Other Improvements
05-24-15, 07:42 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,388
Yes, points taken and were considered in...
Yes, points taken and were considered in construction. I do have the supply line buried about 8" is all I had energy for [lol] but I did leave unions and 'clean-out' T's so I could drain the line for...
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Forum: Other Improvements
05-23-15, 08:44 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,388
It's Working!!
The results are in. 87 degree ambient. 72 degree pool water. 74 degrees at the coil. 82 degrees return water to pool. 76 degree room temperature. Hmmm. I just had a thought...I wonder if I can...
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Forum: Other Improvements
05-05-15, 06:23 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 40,254
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Forum: Other Improvements
05-05-15, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,388
A bit further into it
No- I'm simply redirecting some of the water on the outlet side of the pool filter. That pool water will flow through a coil with 12V fans blowing through the coil hopefully transferring cool air...
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Forum: Other Improvements
05-01-15, 08:39 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 40,254
The key here is drying the air first before you...
The key here is drying the air first before you send it to the living space. One year I had the bright idea to 'suck the nice cool air from the basement' to the rest of the house and about killed us...
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Forum: Other Improvements
05-01-15, 08:19 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 5,388
New Experiment Involving Pool Water
Next experiment up : heating your pool while cooling your house. Idea is to circulate the water from the pool filter through a [stainless steel] coil or [eventually] an array of coils located in...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
04-12-15, 08:28 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 37,455
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
04-11-15, 09:28 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 37,455
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
04-10-15, 04:24 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 37,455
It's Working!!
Took the time to put it all together today. I am VERY pleased. I am getting 20 to 21 degrees increase over the new design. I charged the unit using amp draw mostly as my guide as my first attempt...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
03-14-15, 08:09 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 37,455
:thumbup: We'll see what happens. I have to...
:thumbup: We'll see what happens. I have to modify my HW loop (again) to accomodate the longer pipe - plus the unions and ball-valves - can never underestimate the convienence of those components -...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
03-12-15, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 37,455
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
03-12-15, 06:33 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 37,455
Final Model - after 2 prototypes
Liked the idea of coil inside the tube but found it frustrating to try to seal the PVC jacket. Went to copper X copper exchange with coil on the outside of the water jacket - this was close but did...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
11-03-14, 05:42 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 37,455
excellent Idea! (s) As -is I'm getting 20 - 30...
excellent Idea! (s) As -is I'm getting 20 - 30 degrees rise in HW temp. Going to flip it over so the high side runs in top and out the bottom, solder copper to copper, insulate my pipes, and wire my...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
11-02-14, 07:16 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 37,455
Tank is a Weil-McLain - indirect fired. Little...
Tank is a Weil-McLain - indirect fired. Little background; The house used to have radiant heat but it wasn't installed correctly -burned 100gal. fuel oil/mo. I installed our Wood Stove and dismantled...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
11-01-14, 07:45 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 37,455
Actual Working Model
This latest model I've made is actually producing results with no leakage- 4.5 amps of power / 115V @ 20 degree delta-T. Just need to add the insulation to the pipes and I'll have a real Water...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
11-01-14, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 37,455
I was taught that one can never have too many...
I was taught that one can never have too many unions and ball valves. All of my components are interchangeable. I am gaining ground - yes, I'm trying to develop a simple design using readily...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
10-18-14, 11:22 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 37,455
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