EcoRenovator  

Go Back   EcoRenovator > Search Forums
Advanced Search
 


Blog 60+ Home Energy Saving Tips Recent Posts Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read


Showing results 1 to 13 of 13
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Search: Posts Made By: MN Renovator
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 01-08-14, 09:22 PM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,662,903
Posted By MN Renovator
"Would there be a way to by pass the Acs temp...

"Would there be a way to by pass the Acs temp sensor and fix a sensor that would switch the compressor on and off using an external temp sensor just hooking into the electronics and not having to cut...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 12-08-12, 08:08 PM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,662,903
Posted By MN Renovator
That would cover me to about 10f/5c but only with...

That would cover me to about 10f/5c but only with a 1.4 output at that temperature, which isn't the case. We usually get to -20f/-30c on a yearly basis overnight and usually a weeks worth of nights...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 11-30-12, 06:25 AM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,662,903
Posted By MN Renovator
They send an image of their EPA cert to the...

They send an image of their EPA cert to the website to get marked as a professional member. If you don't you show up as a 'regular guest' or something like that.

I opened an account there and as...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 09-13-12, 06:16 PM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,662,903
Posted By MN Renovator
Chill out, it was a response to a question in...

Chill out, it was a response to a question in post 1308, not to the whole thread. Things do deviate slightly on forums and not every post is perfectly dedicated to the title of the thread or its...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 09-13-12, 06:16 AM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,662,903
Posted By MN Renovator
I was responding about an inquiry mini-splits, I...

I was responding about an inquiry mini-splits, I assumed they means inverter mini-split. Not sure how well that would work changing refrigerants in those which would then require that you do a bunch...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 09-11-12, 05:51 PM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,662,903
Posted By MN Renovator
Everything I've ever seen on tech to tech HVAC...

Everything I've ever seen on tech to tech HVAC chats about inverter mini-splits is that you really need to weigh in the charge because of the variable nature of the systems hiding the...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-18-12, 01:38 PM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,662,903
Posted By MN Renovator
"As for ground, I got an estimate for the whole...

"As for ground, I got an estimate for the whole house, of about $80,000, including 700' of bore holes. The holes were quoted at $17,000. With Natural gas
heat, the 80,000 figure is hard to
...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-09-12, 12:15 PM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,662,903
Posted By MN Renovator
"Look at it this way. If your condenser needs to...

"Look at it this way. If your condenser needs to be about 5.5x the size of your evaporator to get great efficiency, how good is the efficiency of the units that have the same size either end? My ASHP...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 02-28-12, 04:24 AM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,662,903
Posted By MN Renovator
If you are protecting against an intermittent...

If you are protecting against an intermittent voltage event, can't you just set something simple up on the low voltage side, if you lose power, just cut the thermostat connection for 2 minutes. It...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 01-16-12, 11:15 AM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,662,903
Posted By MN Renovator
How big is the house? I've got 2200sq ft that...

How big is the house? I've got 2200sq ft that had a heat load that matched the output of that heat pump at nearly -30c(-20f) and I've got R13 in the walls with 3/4" XPS wrap on the outside and my...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 01-14-12, 01:18 PM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,662,903
Posted By MN Renovator
"MN Renovator's comment is not correct." ...

"MN Renovator's comment is not correct."

Model FM12R
KW of elec. heat 1.7kw
8.9amps*230v=2047 watts

Are you sure? The numbers don't seem to add up but they aren't putting in the BTUs of...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 01-14-12, 09:13 AM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,662,903
Posted By MN Renovator
Those looks like air conditioners only and not...

Those looks like air conditioners only and not heat pumps. The heat output kw is the same as heat input amps*volts. Not bad for an air conditioning setup I suppose but I'd figure water sourced...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 01-04-12, 09:04 PM
Replies: 1,943
Views: 3,662,903
Posted By MN Renovator
"I think a 4' x 8' box with a couple of levels of...

"I think a 4' x 8' box with a couple of levels of metal lath painted black, would make an excellent pre-warmer. Top it wil glass or plastic, forget insulating the box, be sure to not restrict the...
Showing results 1 to 13 of 13

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:46 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Ad Management by RedTyger
Inactive Reminders By Icora Web Design