Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
02-15-22, 11:03 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 26,056
Add vacuum pumps to the list of r290 hazards
Just had a vacuum pump blow up in front of me. I’m guessing it was from r290 bubbles in the oil. Not sure how bad it is because I refuse to look down but there’s a lot of blood and the wife won’t...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
02-15-22, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 17,643
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Forum: Solar Power
02-09-22, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 17,289
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Forum: Tools
02-07-22, 06:23 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 18,615
I somehow forgot to apply the foam between the...
I somehow forgot to apply the foam between the door frame and a wall from outside the balcony. Yeah, the device is not cheap, but very useful, probably it's better to rent it or order a service in...
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Forum: Tools
02-04-22, 10:43 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 18,615
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Forum: Energy Storage
02-02-22, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 40,588
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Forum: Energy Storage
02-02-22, 11:02 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 16,312
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-31-22, 02:29 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 28,321
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-29-22, 03:38 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 28,321
Hello everyone,
I think I fixed mistakes that...
Hello everyone,
I think I fixed mistakes that were made in my initial geothermal heat pump design. I was wrong, and now it's apparent that the evaporator should be bigger than the condenser.
I...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-27-22, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 28,321
Episode 1 - Introduction.
In this episode I...
Episode 1 - Introduction.
In this episode I do a quick introduction to the DIY Geothermal Heat Pump project.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FR4eW30ZMKY
Episode 2 - Building geothermal loop....
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-27-22, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 28,321
My DIY Geothermal Heat Pump Install
Hello everyone.
I'm experimenting with my own DIY Geothermal Heat Pump install and wanted to share my progress. This is my second "Geothermal heat pump" project attempt and the fourth "DIY heat...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-20-22, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 17,643
Monthly usage update
My Mr.Cool 5 ton heat pump has been preforming flawlessly. I believe the coldest its seen yet is -15 and it still kept up. The following 2 images are from our sense energy monitor showing the use...
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Forum: Appliances & Gadgets
01-20-22, 01:52 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 21,218
Griddle - Redneck style
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It’s been awhile since posted anything so here we go...
Griddle - Redneck style...
So, I was looking at getting in on the gas griddle craze and cooking outside to keep the smell,...
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Forum: Tools
01-07-22, 12:38 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 46,679
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-03-22, 10:04 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 33,089
I've just about finished my ground-source...
I've just about finished my ground-source heatpump project, it's installed and been running well for the last 3 weeks here - it provides all the heating for our house now, and the gas boiler has been...
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Forum: Solar Heating
01-02-22, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 11,794
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
12-26-21, 08:58 AM
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Replies: 98
Views: 97,673
Three years and still working well. I just...
Three years and still working well. I just changed the filters and topped off the loop pressure for the winter season.
We are happy with the system I is working better now that the loops dirt...
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Forum: Conservation
12-23-21, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 56,967
There are two basic sizes available - 2kW and...
There are two basic sizes available - 2kW and 5kW. The capacity claims are inconsistent, and often incorrect. Those that are advertised as 8kW are really 5kW heaters. Some that are claimed to be...
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Forum: Solar Heating
12-23-21, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 45,630
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Forum: The Billiards Room
12-22-21, 09:48 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 17,568
My grandson might have picked up this 'cold' at...
My grandson might have picked up this 'cold' at school. His parents have it too.
They tested negative and assured me, that I've just got a cold.
My symptoms are much weaker this morning. Just need...
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Forum: Conservation
12-22-21, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 56,967
The cost of Diesel fuel at Texas gas stations ...
The cost of Diesel fuel at Texas gas stations $2.86 to 3.45 a gallon. So that's what to use in your Diesel heater! http://www.bostongasprices.com/GasPriceSearch.aspx
Sounds like a big building....
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Forum: Conservation
12-22-21, 09:15 AM
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Replies: 22
Views: 56,967
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Forum: The Billiards Room
12-22-21, 09:08 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 17,568
get tested!
We had antigen tests on hand for an upcoming christmas party with family. Wife and I have cold symptoms similar to yours, so I used one of the antigen tests this morning. It was negative. There are...
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Forum: Solar Power
12-22-21, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 16,508
This is just a poly capacitor.
The way you...
This is just a poly capacitor.
The way you read the identification is:
335 = 3300000 picofarads (0.000003300000 pico = 10 minus 12- there are five zeros before the 33) or 3.3 microfarads...
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Forum: Tools
12-20-21, 09:59 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 46,679
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