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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-27-22, 03:38 PM
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Posted By AC_Hacker
MILESTONE - Homemade Heatpump Manifesto breaks 2 million hits

I want to take a moment to recognize that the Homemade Heat Pump Manifesto has gone beyond 2 million page views. I would like to thank Daox and any other people who may have worked behind the scene...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-25-20, 11:10 PM
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Views: 3,674,941
Posted By AC_Hacker
Yes, still here. What do you have cooking?? ...

Yes, still here.

What do you have cooking??

-AC
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-08-19, 08:47 PM
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Views: 3,674,941
Posted By AC_Hacker
Very good info. Scalable, too. -AC

Very good info. Scalable, too.

-AC
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 02-16-18, 02:16 AM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,674,941
Posted By AC_Hacker
Glad you want to get your project going. before...

Glad you want to get your project going. before you begin your loop, you should try to find out everything you can about soil conditions. Ask local well drillers and ask local GSHP installers. It...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 01-21-18, 11:41 AM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,674,941
Posted By AC_Hacker
Rebuilder, It takes a dedicated person to...

Rebuilder,

It takes a dedicated person to read through the thread. Congratulations!

You are correct to minimize heat loss (minimize infiltration & maximize insulation). When you feel that you...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 02-23-17, 12:05 PM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,674,941
Posted By AC_Hacker
You made the right choice, BP clog easily if...

You made the right choice, BP clog easily if there is debris in the working fluid. Open Loop means an inexhaustible supply of debris. Co-ax will let small debris pass through.



Awesome!


...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 12-09-16, 03:23 PM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,674,941
Posted By AC_Hacker
b420ady, Welcome to the Homemade Heat Pump...

b420ady,

Welcome to the Homemade Heat Pump Manifesto!

Thank you for your appreciation.

As you work your way through the 'Manifesto', please feel free to make recommendations for...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 09-26-16, 12:06 PM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,674,941
Posted By AC_Hacker
The Homemade Heat Pump Manifesto Has Passed a Million Page-Views

The Homemade Heat Pump Manifesto has just passed the one million page-views milestone!

Never in my wildest dreams did I think that there would be this much interest in converting discarded air...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 08-01-16, 10:11 AM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,674,941
Posted By AC_Hacker
Jdom, Welcome aboard! I'dd have to say...

Jdom,

Welcome aboard!

I'dd have to say I'm inspired by what you are doing!

Since you read the thread, you know how much help it can be for us when we have as many diagrams, photos, etc. so...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-24-16, 07:11 PM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,674,941
Posted By AC_Hacker
BillG, Yes, by all mean do the math. ...

BillG,

Yes, by all mean do the math.

But I don't know of any of our members who got less than COP 3. If you are able to have your evaporator in the ground or water expect more, if your...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-20-16, 09:38 AM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,674,941
Posted By AC_Hacker
I really like your thinking on this. You are...

I really like your thinking on this. You are correct that reducing your heat loss reduces your need for heat generation. In that regard, you are way ahead of most, who think of the heat first and the...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-19-16, 05:22 PM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,674,941
Posted By AC_Hacker
BillG, Welcome aboard! Tell us what you...

BillG,

Welcome aboard!

Tell us what you want to do. All the specifics, the more the better. Along with visuals (very important): drawings, diagrams, photos, charts, etc.

Always interested in...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-30-16, 10:30 PM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,674,941
Posted By AC_Hacker
Regarding the expense of the books, you ...

Regarding the expense of the books, you probably have a rough idea how much you are going to spend on your house. If you divide the cost of the books (yes you can find a way to ship them to...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-29-16, 10:26 PM
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Views: 3,674,941
Posted By AC_Hacker
There is an organization called the International...

There is an organization called the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association. They have collected technical information regarding the installation of heat pumps for the last 60 years or so....
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-28-16, 10:13 AM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,674,941
Posted By AC_Hacker
OK... The principle of Ground Source...

OK...

The principle of Ground Source heating is that the heat ultimately comes from the sun, and that heat that is held in the ground, is harvested for use in our home.

There is a component...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-27-16, 12:36 PM
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Views: 3,674,941
Posted By AC_Hacker
If I understand you, your plan is to completely...

If I understand you, your plan is to completely demolish the existing house in the photo, and build an entirely new structure.

Is that right?

Also, the star-rating system that is used in...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-26-16, 12:16 PM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,674,941
Posted By AC_Hacker
This is helpful information. I did find a...

This is helpful information.

I did find a Google Map of your location...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-24-16, 03:12 PM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,674,941
Posted By AC_Hacker
Sure, glad to help if I can. To start things...

Sure, glad to help if I can.

To start things off, it is wise to begin your design with considerations regarding conservation of heat (and cool) as your primary concern. That way, whatever heating...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-30-16, 01:59 PM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,674,941
Posted By AC_Hacker
Great! %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% I...

Great!

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I have to remind you that LP is an extremely dangerous substance. The consequences of mistakes can be dire. Anything you do with it is entirely at your own...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-28-16, 11:56 AM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,674,941
Posted By AC_Hacker
DonT, Did your question get answered to your...

DonT,

Did your question get answered to your satisfaction?

Is there anything else that can help you to move forward on your project?

Best,

AC_Hacker
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-14-16, 10:42 AM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,674,941
Posted By AC_Hacker
New Thread for HVAC-oriented Talk.

Since it is clear that there is an irrepressible urge to free-associate about vapor-compression topics, I have created a thread that will be a welcoming home for those folks who keep making the...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-13-16, 05:09 PM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,674,941
Posted By AC_Hacker
WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO GET YOU GUYS TO REALIZE THAT...

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO GET YOU GUYS TO REALIZE THAT THIS THREAD IS A PROJECT THREAD? IT IS NOT A DISCUSSION THREAD.

YOUR POSTS HAVE NO MORE RELEVANCE TO THIS THREAD THAN A CAT BATTING AT A LASER...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-08-16, 09:32 PM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,674,941
Posted By AC_Hacker
Nice post Jeffmay. Almost makes me want to...

Nice post Jeffmay.

Almost makes me want to start going to church again.

I think hacking is based on an intelligent and informed contempt for propriety.

To proceed down the path of the...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-08-16, 02:03 PM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,674,941
Posted By AC_Hacker
DonT: This is a tentative reply. I'm hoping that...

DonT: This is a tentative reply. I'm hoping that Marx290 will join this conversation, because he has amazing expertise. Just regard my comment as a general overview.

Here are some factors:
...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-07-16, 11:45 AM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,674,941
Posted By AC_Hacker
DonT, That spacing does not look at all good...

DonT,

That spacing does not look at all good for your GSHP.

The heat exchange from any GSHP heating system relies on temperature difference (AKA: delta-T) times the area of the transfer...
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