Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-16-16, 09:25 PM
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Another link...
Another link http://fishandboat.com/anglerboater/2014ab/vol83num1_janfeb/09play02finding.pdf
that says that the water right under the ice is normally 39.2F. That to me is great news, my water temp...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-16-16, 12:48 PM
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Jeff, yes it sure did help.
Geo NR Gee, Yes...
Jeff, yes it sure did help.
Geo NR Gee, Yes that is what I thought too, but the uppermost layer is going to be affected by the cold more I believe, seeing as it freezes first. I have data loggers...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-15-16, 07:58 PM
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-03-16, 12:09 PM
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-03-16, 09:22 AM
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-02-16, 08:43 PM
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-02-16, 03:43 PM
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-02-16, 12:17 PM
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-02-16, 11:44 AM
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Sorry I did not explain the digital readings....
Sorry I did not explain the digital readings. They are for superheat and subcooling. So suction temp is the lower reading, and the temp 6" from the txv is the higher temp.
Yes this txv is non...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-02-16, 06:34 AM
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Ah OK that makes sense now. Thank you.
Sorry...
Ah OK that makes sense now. Thank you.
Sorry I should have clarified, I am happy with everything. The pressures and temps are starting to really look better, though more tuning can be done.
Why...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
01-01-16, 06:13 PM
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
12-30-15, 06:13 PM
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
12-28-15, 09:31 PM
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So I got the txv put in. Sorry for the bad...
So I got the txv put in. Sorry for the bad pictures, I was working in the dark/ grow lights.
http://ecorenovator.org/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6444&stc=1&d=1451359639
I added a service...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
12-25-15, 08:20 AM
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I am looking forward to testing it out. The...
I am looking forward to testing it out. The weather has been crazy warm so I have been working on insulation stuff lately.
I will have all my test equipment that I own hooked up when I start...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
12-22-15, 07:43 PM
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
12-22-15, 10:28 AM
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Ron, thank you. Yes I am still looking for a...
Ron, thank you. Yes I am still looking for a slightly larger compressor. But seeing as I can't find one right now, I am going to go ahead and braze on the txv I have. I was kinda worried that I would...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
12-06-15, 12:54 PM
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
12-02-15, 09:20 PM
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Jeff you are SO very right. That is why a 1 ton...
Jeff you are SO very right. That is why a 1 ton TXV is on my table right now. Just waiting on a better compressor. I am seeing better suction temps. Pond is still around 64F and the suction is right...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
12-02-15, 07:39 AM
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I just ran a measured test on the heat pump...
I just ran a measured test on the heat pump heating the water tank.
Detail on the water tank. I have 275 gallon IBC tote with 70% of it buried in the ground with NO insulation around it. It got down...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
11-30-15, 05:03 PM
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
11-28-15, 09:31 PM
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In my case I have a large "outdoor" coil. Just...
In my case I have a large "outdoor" coil. Just not the fancy expansion valve and compressor.
I am shooting for around a 1 ton compressor and txv. I believe this will be a middle-of-the-road size...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
11-27-15, 04:12 PM
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Awesome info thanks!
So a larger compressor...
Awesome info thanks!
So a larger compressor to push my unit out of its comfort zone is a good thing, so I'll still be looking for one close to a ton.
I ordered the TXV so we shall see how that...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
11-26-15, 04:46 PM
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That makes more sense, thank you. What pressure...
That makes more sense, thank you. What pressure in your opinion should I aim for? With 400/150 as the design, I am thinking maybe something like 330/120 at max temp? Of course staying under about 820...
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
11-26-15, 12:03 PM
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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps
11-25-15, 07:43 PM
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