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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-14-12, 11:57 PM
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Posted By Xringer
That kinda reminds me of my hydraulic car jack.. ...

That kinda reminds me of my hydraulic car jack..

I wonder if it would be possible to use compressed air (HPA) at 3,000 to 4,000 PSI to push the grout?

If you only needed 900 PSI, you could...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-08-12, 06:23 AM
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Posted By Xringer
I guessed right! :) So, that only leaves the...

I guessed right! :) So, that only leaves the possibility of systems
with 4-way valves that require DC voltage.?. Maybe 24 volts? :rolleyes:

I see one 24V coil here:
Search Results -...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-07-12, 05:37 PM
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Posted By Xringer
I know my 220vac Sanyo 24KHS72 units use 220vac...

I know my 220vac Sanyo 24KHS72 units use 220vac reversing valves,
and that seems logical for units that are also sold in countries where
only 220vac is available.

In the USA, it's common for a...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-01-12, 07:07 AM
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Posted By Xringer
I've been using SSRs on my Sanyo ASHPs and they...

I've been using SSRs on my Sanyo ASHPs and they don't seem to heat up
their heat sinks much at all. Slightly warm to the touch maybe..

SSR:
...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 11-11-11, 07:31 PM
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Posted By Xringer
I guess that I should have explained the point of...

I guess that I should have explained the point of my post..
Using the X10 output of the CAI board, already gives me some control of Sanyo#1.
Since I can turn it off and on. (I may set up Sanyo#2...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 11-11-11, 10:42 AM
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Posted By Xringer
Now that I have the current sensors, I can add to...

Now that I have the current sensors, I can add to my wish list..

1. Indoor temp
2. Outdoor temp
3. Basement temp
4. Hot water boiler temp
5. Sanyo#1 5/8" refrigerant line
6. Sanyo#1 1/4"...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 11-11-11, 07:37 AM
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Posted By Xringer
Randen, I'm interested in the propane. What...

Randen, I'm interested in the propane.
What was your source? If it was raw BBQ gas, did you do anything special (filters & etc)?

Did you take any extra precautions? (With electrical contacts,...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 10-29-11, 10:02 PM
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Posted By Xringer
I looked at the column as something that could be...

I looked at the column as something that could be scaled down to a DIYer size.

If you could use 20 foot pipes with a much smaller OD, (4"?) and connect a bunch of them parallel,
they might be...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 10-29-11, 07:17 PM
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Posted By Xringer
http://www.geoenergyusa.com/images/geocolumn.jpg ...

http://www.geoenergyusa.com/images/geocolumn.jpg

"The field model of the GeoColumn is a factory sealed and tested, rigid HDPE containment vessel that is 24 inches in inside diameter, 28 inches in...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 08-20-11, 08:06 AM
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Posted By Xringer
Hey, for a measly $175, it comes in 1/2" copper...

Hey, for a measly $175, it comes in 1/2" copper sweat.. :)

B3-32A 20 Plate Heat Exchanger [HX3220] | DudaDiesel Biodiesel Supplies (http://www.dudadiesel.com/choose_item.php?id=HX3220)
...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 08-20-11, 07:31 AM
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Posted By Xringer
I was thinking of just buying a new indoor unit...

I was thinking of just buying a new indoor unit to use with my spare outdoor unit.
Not too expensive. Sanyo KHS2472 Heat Pump Indoor Wall Unit (http://bostonheatingsupply.com/KHS2472.aspx)

But,...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 08-19-11, 08:56 AM
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Posted By Xringer
Except for those connections, it sure 'seems'...

Except for those connections, it sure 'seems' like a good fit for a 2-ton ASHP water heater.

I was thinking that 1" MPT Screw-on Flare adapters for the 1/4" & 5/8" OD lineset,
might work for...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 08-18-11, 10:55 PM
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Posted By Xringer
Thermal Properties of Metals, Conductivity,...

Thermal Properties of Metals, Conductivity, Thermal Expansion, Specific Heat - Engineers Edge (http://www.engineersedge.com/properties_of_metals.htm)

I was looking at the heat conductivity of...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 08-14-11, 06:10 PM
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Posted By Xringer
So, a threaded refrigerant fitting is no-no.. ...

So, a threaded refrigerant fitting is no-no..
I wonder if anyone makes this kind of exchanger with a flare fitting?
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 08-14-11, 11:30 AM
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Posted By Xringer
Some Maxim DS18S20 units or thermistors would be...

Some Maxim DS18S20 units or thermistors would be an excellent way to know
what's going on down there..
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 08-08-11, 10:14 PM
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Posted By Xringer
I think you mean the water level at 45', is...

I think you mean the water level at 45', is saying the water is 135 feet deep.?. (71.6 gallons)

Therefore, if the pump is only 10' from the bottom, and you have 125' of water above it,
why not...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 08-06-11, 01:55 PM
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Posted By Xringer
Wow, great looking slinky pic! I'm assuming...

Wow, great looking slinky pic!
I'm assuming you are just looking for cooling, since the winters down there are pretty mild.
Both heating and cooling make things more complex,
and actually worth...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 02-26-11, 09:59 AM
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Posted By Xringer
Yes, maybe it should. But, you started talking...

Yes, maybe it should. But, you started talking about DIY recovery machines. (In this thread).
http://ecorenovator.org/forum/geothermal/484-homemade-heat-pump-manifesto-58.html#post12059 and I found...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 02-25-11, 10:54 PM
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Posted By Xringer
Vacuumed tank for DIY R410A recovery?

Perhaps there is a need to tweak the amount of refrigerant in a system, by a small amount?
I got to wondering how those CPU cooler guys did it..?.


I wonder if it would be possible to perform...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 02-25-11, 05:05 PM
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Posted By Xringer
I'll start the thread when I learn how to braze...

I'll start the thread when I learn how to braze copper.. :) Kinda on the back-burner.
In the meantime, I'll edit out those pictures, which are real HTML page eaters..
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 02-25-11, 12:02 PM
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Posted By Xringer
The oil doesn't sound too hard to find. Just...

The oil doesn't sound too hard to find. Just getting the amount right..

I'm surprised at how well my hydronic radiators work at lower water temps.
If the water is above the room air temperature,...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 02-24-11, 03:07 PM
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Posted By Xringer
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f147/Xringer/NCL...

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f147/Xringer/NCL/referFlow.jpg
Dual tubes.. And, an electronic expansion valve
...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 02-24-11, 01:54 PM
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Posted By Xringer
The 'study' implied that R290 could be a...

The 'study' implied that R290 could be a 'Drop-In' replacement for R410a,
and that R290 would cool better and use less power..

It seemed like they didn't have to make any mods..
But, the last...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 02-24-11, 01:36 PM
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Posted By Xringer
I did see that page. And "Refrigerant losses are...

I did see that page. And "Refrigerant losses are calculated at 2% per year." Seems pretty high..
Are they saying that all systems are leaking? Or is it those that fail completely, causing the 2% ?
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 02-24-11, 08:43 AM
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Posted By Xringer
Benson Airconditioning | Wall Split Systems...

Benson Airconditioning | Wall Split Systems (http://www.bensonairconditioning.com.au/wall-split.htm)

These Downunder guys really like R-290!
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