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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 09-05-23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 33,010
Posted By Fordguy64
Planning a system

So I’ve got a rather large pile of HVAC parts laying around. Curious if a grossly over sized condenser is detrimental to performance or does it help? Talking air source, 1 ton compressor on a super...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 12-09-21, 07:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,206
Posted By Fordguy64
I can’t wait to see how it performs.. also would...

I can’t wait to see how it performs.. also would be interested in knowing more about you vfd and how it works with the compressor. Those mini splits would be awesome units to hack
Forum: Tools 05-04-21, 07:39 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 157,747
Posted By Fordguy64
Hmm the oil bath intake is an interesting idea....

Hmm the oil bath intake is an interesting idea. I’ll have to try it on mine
Forum: Tools 03-19-21, 06:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 49,238
Posted By Fordguy64
Did you get it?

Did you get it?
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 06-24-20, 10:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 23,827
Posted By Fordguy64
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f35XRqP0ogc&t=1463...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f35XRqP0ogc&t=1463s
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 06-19-20, 05:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 23,827
Posted By Fordguy64
whoops. this is actually a good one as well ...

whoops. this is actually a good one as well

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSYlLF-xlHA&list=PLuuV0ELkYb5Vz0Fu_J6iMTE2UDLwWMUi9&index=2
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 06-18-20, 06:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 23,827
Posted By Fordguy64
next installment ...

next installment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIWEpfkmd1M
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-08-20, 09:36 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,656
Posted By Fordguy64
would this work for a 1 ton system?

Looking at starting a small scale water to water heat pump. Would be a 1 ton compressor. I feel like its of acceptable size but i just wanted to get another opinion..
...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-08-20, 09:33 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 37,021
Posted By Fordguy64
Memphis i'm excited to see what you have to share!

Memphis i'm excited to see what you have to share!
Forum: Renovations & New Construction 06-03-20, 11:06 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 23,827
Posted By Fordguy64
hydronic house build

So not sure if you guys have seen caleffi on youtube or not but they have started an amazing series on hydronics. This is the first episode.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wga6WRNVs4w
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 02-21-20, 08:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,443
Posted By Fordguy64
Interesting Heat exchanger

So in my quest for cheap geothemal i found this company.

https://www.awebgeo.com/

Ive been in contact with them and the sales guy i have been in contact with has been great. Answered lots of...
Forum: Conservation 01-17-20, 04:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,488
Posted By Fordguy64
just gut instinct at this point. Im trying to get...

just gut instinct at this point. Im trying to get my hands on a thermal camera before i put the insulation up there. i dont really want to buy one just for this lol
Forum: Conservation 01-15-20, 02:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,488
Posted By Fordguy64
its amazing the difference air sealing alone has...

its amazing the difference air sealing alone has made. We had some MAJOR leaks in the bathrooms and the kitchen. I can tell a hope difference in the comfort of the home. Im really excited to see what...
Forum: Conservation 12-31-19, 03:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,488
Posted By Fordguy64
also a month or two ago i redid the ceiling in...

also a month or two ago i redid the ceiling in our "sunroom"

it was originally a drop ceiling and i finished it with drywall. They insulated most of it but did put any in some places. The picture...
Forum: Conservation 12-31-19, 03:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,488
Posted By Fordguy64
well here it is two years later.. Im finally...

well here it is two years later.. Im finally getting around to working on this lol

lots of dirty insulation over the tops of walls and holes for wiring.

Im probably 10 hrs in and another 10 to...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 10-01-19, 06:46 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,964
Posted By Fordguy64
interesting Geo company

Thought this was and interesting idea. what i find really interesting is the gpm they require.

they offer two sized units 1.5 ton and 2.5ton.

2gpm and 3.5gpm
...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 09-05-19, 06:06 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 106,628
Posted By Fordguy64
From what i have seen on the web 80-90 loop temps...

From what i have seen on the web 80-90 loop temps in summer are good. They say 20* rise in temp is good and in winter 20* drop is good. Thats from whatever your ground temp is. So id say you are...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 05-14-19, 07:04 AM
Replies: 218
Views: 142,137
Posted By Fordguy64
http://earthlinked.com/technical-manuals/technical...

http://earthlinked.com/technical-manuals/technical-manuals-download/?c=3b4dcc438662196d4060f98b6ef040327c26298454aded767523b93eaa733e32118668d5566b2d9cb09e4b234dd66ca5c800

found this interesting...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 01-16-19, 05:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 32,406
Posted By Fordguy64
That’s beautiful! What kind of C.O.P are you...

That’s beautiful! What kind of C.O.P are you getting?
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 11-07-18, 10:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,456
Posted By Fordguy64
Not a bad deal

Just came up on eBay

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F223221372188
Forum: Appliances & Gadgets 08-10-18, 05:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,993
Posted By Fordguy64
i just put in a new central air system. i put in...

i just put in a new central air system. i put in the air handler and installed the outdoor unit ran all the electric and the line set. i then had a friend that is a HVAC tech come over and braze the...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-22-18, 05:17 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,228
Posted By Fordguy64
i ordered a TXV.. i have a plan to turn it into a...

i ordered a TXV.. i have a plan to turn it into a EEV but we will see how it goes when it gets here..

im thinking this plate heat exchanger. its probably way over size but i can see this 1 ton...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-21-18, 04:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,228
Posted By Fordguy64
Well I switched the hoses around and sure enough...

Well I switched the hoses around and sure enough that fixed my problem.. anywho got the pressures about where they should be and the seals on the valve started to let go. So back to the drawing board...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-20-18, 07:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,228
Posted By Fordguy64
Well like all my projects they take a lot longer...

Well like all my projects they take a lot longer then I would like.. anyway I’m finally in a place to be able to play a little.

I hacked into the system today.. it was a cap tube system so I...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 05-18-18, 10:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,640
Posted By Fordguy64
well it happened... 1/2 acre and 13 ft deep ...

well it happened... 1/2 acre and 13 ft deep

http://ecorenovator.org/forum/members/fordguy64/albums/random/361-f57d07d1-07e4-4fd9-8089-be7e35ce4f0f.jpeg


we didnt put any geothermal pipe in.....
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