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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-13-12, 09:05 AM
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Posted By RKA
Sorry, forgot to respond over the weekend when I...

Sorry, forgot to respond over the weekend when I saw the post. Xringer said it perfectly. I chose to disconnect my vacuum pump and micron gauge prior to releasing the charge. The issue with this...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 11-29-11, 11:34 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 493,755
Posted By RKA
That core/adapter was originally used to speed...

That core/adapter was originally used to speed the vacuum and get the vac gauge close to the service valve for an accurate reading. Unfortunately for me, I also needed it as a 5/16" - 1/4" adapter...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 11-29-11, 10:58 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 493,755
Posted By RKA
It was made for doing exactly what I was trying...

It was made for doing exactly what I was trying to do, but I was losing too much vacuum when reinstalling the core and fiddling with the shut off valve, so I pulled as much vac as I could, quickly...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 11-28-11, 09:13 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 493,755
Posted By RKA
Yeah, I bought a 5/16" to 1/4" adaptor/valve core...

Yeah, I bought a 5/16" to 1/4" adaptor/valve core removal tool which has it's own shut off valve to isolate the vac gauge.
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 11-28-11, 08:54 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 493,755
Posted By RKA
Spacers are there...they are the same color as...

Spacers are there...they are the same color as the outdoor unit and wall bracket...plus image quality from a phone conspires against me! I did drop the bottom half of one spacer into that ivy, but...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 11-28-11, 08:04 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 493,755
Posted By RKA
Almost there! We got a string of gorgeous...

Almost there! We got a string of gorgeous weather on a holiday weekend. If there ever was a sign from god.... Thanks to all your help and my friendly neighbor, we spent 6 hours on electrical (also...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 11-14-11, 02:51 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 493,755
Posted By RKA
Oh h*ll no! If something goes so wrong that I...

Oh h*ll no! If something goes so wrong that I need to go down that road, I already have the tool for that - my phone!
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 11-14-11, 11:25 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 493,755
Posted By RKA
After just over a month of cobbling tools &...

After just over a month of cobbling tools & supplies, I've got everything except the electrical supplies. I just sent a PM to the moderator to ask permission to create a tools/supplies thread for a...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 10-25-11, 04:29 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 493,755
Posted By RKA
So I decided to do the nitrogen pressure test...

So I decided to do the nitrogen pressure test anyway. The cowboy way probably would have worked, but I really only want to release the refrigerant once! :) Question...do you know where I can find...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 10-12-11, 04:08 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 493,755
Posted By RKA
It seems like common practice is < 200 lbs for...

It seems like common practice is < 200 lbs for the pressure test and this might be the reason why. Of course I've seen two manufacturers' instructions that say run it up to 600 lbs.

So on this...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 10-11-11, 02:11 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 493,755
Posted By RKA
Sorry, fell off the map. I've ordered the...

Sorry, fell off the map. I've ordered the lineset covers, hole saw and a couple other things. Scored a deal on a brand new vac pump off CL this weekend. now working on vac gauge, manifold, hoses...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 10-07-11, 09:13 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 493,755
Posted By RKA
That was the plan after I had done more research...

That was the plan after I had done more research and acquired everything I needed. Right now I'm still in google-land trying to figure out what's what. I get myself lost sometimes. Found a vac...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 10-07-11, 08:38 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 493,755
Posted By RKA
Well, I gave up on the condensate tube and bought...

Well, I gave up on the condensate tube and bought a 160 ft roll of Airtec DHQ16 (5/8" or 16mm UV resistant). The prices incl shipping costs people were asking were crazy. So I'll just pass on my...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 10-03-11, 10:50 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 493,755
Posted By RKA
Thanks XRinger! I actually wanted to order from...

Thanks XRinger! I actually wanted to order from the same place you did, but their lack of invertory killed it for me. It's a shame, because they are one of the few (only!) places that sell you...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 09-29-11, 11:29 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 493,755
Posted By RKA
Couple quick questions: 1. What size hole do...

Couple quick questions:
1. What size hole do you think would work for a 3/8" + 5/8" lineset (plus the wires and condensate tube). Seems like I'm finding 3" is generally recommended, but in some...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 09-26-11, 09:22 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 493,755
Posted By RKA
Not that much time spent in the garage. I do...

Not that much time spent in the garage. I do work on the cars from time to time, and I've always wanted a proper workspace (which includes conditioned air). As a side benefit, my dog gets to enjoy...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 09-26-11, 06:57 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 493,755
Posted By RKA
You had me do a double take. Heating is "only...

You had me do a double take. Heating is "only 27K". :P But yeah, should be good for any temp we see here. It's only 600 sq ft with 11 ft ceilings, but with garage doors being so leaky, I upsized...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 09-26-11, 02:38 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 493,755
Posted By RKA
I rec'd a quote last week for $9300 for a 30K BTU...

I rec'd a quote last week for $9300 for a 30K BTU Mitsu unit, and after reading this thread, I just don't see any way to justify those numbers. Sooo, I've just put in an order for a Fujitsu 24RLXFW....
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