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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 05-05-16, 01:58 AM
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Posted By WyrTwister
Thank you , :-) Wyr God bless

Thank you , :-)
Wyr
God bless
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 05-03-16, 10:37 AM
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Posted By WyrTwister
With a conventional VOM , I would expect the...

With a conventional VOM , I would expect the reactor to show low ohms resistance . Is that what you found .

Adds inductance when you apply AC ?

I studied that in Physics class and a...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 05-03-16, 10:12 AM
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Posted By WyrTwister
http://www.greecomfort.com/our-products/crown/ ...

http://www.greecomfort.com/our-products/crown/

GREE Crown Series 9,000 BTU Single-Zone Ductless Split...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 05-03-16, 09:01 AM
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Posted By WyrTwister
Saw this add , this morning . ...

Saw this add , this morning .

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B018HBGJOO/ref=dra_a_rv_ss_ho_xx_P1250_1000?tag=dradisplay-20&ascsubtag=8ef22548766fe5b6718516a873b87085_S

God bless
Wyr
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 05-02-16, 06:13 PM
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Posted By WyrTwister
Xinger , Which units did you end up...

Xinger ,

Which units did you end up ordering ?

If you are interested , Johnstone has Friedrich 25 & 21.5 SEER MS's on sale .

God bless
Wyr
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-27-16, 07:36 PM
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Posted By WyrTwister
Hmmmm ..... I do not know if my 2 units...

Hmmmm .....

I do not know if my 2 units have that automatic power increase ?

At least one has a Turbo button on the remote control .

Best of luck on the new systems . :-)
...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-27-16, 03:52 PM
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Posted By WyrTwister
Do you pay a demand charge on your electric bill...

Do you pay a demand charge on your electric bill ? Is that the reason to limit it to 2.4 kw ?

Wife says buy 2 mini splits ? Sounds like she is in love with the performance / cost savings ?...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-27-16, 09:40 AM
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Posted By WyrTwister
Xinger , so you replaced the power relay with a...

Xinger , so you replaced the power relay with a SCR ? It shuts everything down if it sees an overload ? Resets itself after a specific time delay ?

Hmmmmmm .......

God bless
Wyr
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-27-16, 09:27 AM
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Posted By WyrTwister
I understand about the cloths dryer . Old school...

I understand about the cloths dryer . Old school , 2 hots and a wire that was essentially a neutral , but was sometimes bonded to the frame of the appliance . I think the old mechanical - electric...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-27-16, 03:57 AM
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Views: 106,288
Posted By WyrTwister
Sanyo Outdoor Photo by Xringer | Photobucket...

Sanyo Outdoor Photo by Xringer | Photobucket (http://s46.photobucket.com/user/Xringer/media/NCL/outdoor.jpg.html)

Is this the drawing for your unit or a generic outdoor unit ?

God bless...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-26-16, 08:28 PM
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Posted By WyrTwister
Guessing heat is either a crankcase heater or a...

Guessing heat is either a crankcase heater or a heater at the bottom of the sheet metal pan , to keep the defrost water from freezing before it can drain .

God bless
Wyr
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-26-16, 08:23 PM
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Posted By WyrTwister
I am a little confused by the white neutral , if...

I am a little confused by the white neutral , if it is part of the incoming 240 VAC . Normally , we do not bring a neutral to this type / voltage HVAC equipment . Two hots and one earth ground /...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-26-16, 06:43 PM
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Posted By WyrTwister
I see two 4 pin devices that you are correct ,...

I see two 4 pin devices that you are correct , are probably bridge rectifiers .

Two 3 pin devices above them , do not know .

Looks like AC power comes in at the bottom right . Fuse ,...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-26-16, 05:01 PM
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Posted By WyrTwister
Did not see anything on Xinger's board that...

Did not see anything on Xinger's board that looked like a bridge rectifier . But I am not an electronics guy .

God bless
Wyr
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-26-16, 04:11 AM
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Posted By WyrTwister
Can not remember is I have uploaded these photos...

Can not remember is I have uploaded these photos earlier ?

The blown component is visible . No Idea what it is / was . This is the only board I found on the Friedrich .

Just glad...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-25-16, 12:45 PM
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Posted By WyrTwister
Shock hazard ? Wear a good pair of light leather...

Shock hazard ? Wear a good pair of light leather gloves ( w/o holes ) . Try not to ground yourself . Just respect the 240 VAC .

480 VAC , I am somewhat closer to being afraid of . Let us...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-25-16, 08:38 AM
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Posted By WyrTwister
Why would they be using a router cut on a PC...

Why would they be using a router cut on a PC board ? Design changes or correcting mistakes ?

God bless
Wyr
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-24-16, 07:14 PM
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Views: 106,288
Posted By WyrTwister
You are powering the unit with 240 VAC . ...

You are powering the unit with 240 VAC . Assuming I am correct that the inverter is powered with 300 + VDC , I too would expect to see a transformer .

But , is it possible the DC is supplied...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-23-16, 02:34 PM
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Posted By WyrTwister
My guess is there is low voltage DC present to...

My guess is there is low voltage DC present to run the electronics . There is also 300 + VDC feeding the inverter section .

So , be very careful .

God bless
Wyr
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-23-16, 10:56 AM
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Posted By WyrTwister
Gas explosions in homes are rare . Fires , on...

Gas explosions in homes are rare . Fires , on the other hand are probably more common . I expect caused by OLD , junky , worn out furnaces that should have been replaced years ago .

Steam...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-23-16, 02:55 AM
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Views: 106,288
Posted By WyrTwister
Valid point . Had not considered cost difference...

Valid point . Had not considered cost difference in what you have to pay for electricity . Compared to what we are accustomed to .

Our other heat source is a gas fired furnace . No one...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-22-16, 10:37 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 106,288
Posted By WyrTwister
What I was trying to say , there is a point of...

What I was trying to say , there is a point of diminishing return on SEER rating .

Higher SEER rating equipment cost more , up front . May be more complicated , making repairs more...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-22-16, 12:35 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 106,288
Posted By WyrTwister
There is a point of diminishing return , some...

There is a point of diminishing return , some where . As far as SEER numbers . I personally do not know what that point is ?

I have been told it is about 16 SEER on central split systems ....
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-22-16, 10:43 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 106,288
Posted By WyrTwister
Both of our MS's are HP;s , but I bought then...

Both of our MS's are HP;s , but I bought then mainly for A/C . I honestly do not know a lot about HP ratings .

It says HSPF (Heating Seasonal Performance Factor) 9.0 .

COP...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-22-16, 02:07 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 106,288
Posted By WyrTwister
Have you found a schematic for it ? ...

Have you found a schematic for it ?

However you fix it or replace it , I suggest you install a surge suppressor on it . If it is not part of the unit . As a precaution .

Schematic...
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