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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 07-12-15, 07:41 AM
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Posted By randen
MEMPHIS91 That is an impressive result 66...

MEMPHIS91

That is an impressive result 66 kwh $7.00 The HPWH I had built for my parents is gobbling up about 114 kwh /month which is about $23.00 Can. You have some serious bragging rights...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-06-15, 06:04 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 134,875
Posted By randen
AC Memphis had measured the bore hole at...

AC

Memphis had measured the bore hole at 65.5 Deg. F and a suction temp. at the compressor at 65.5 Deg. F That is all excellent!!!!His suction pressure of 27psi is very close. I believe he needs...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-05-15, 05:01 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 134,875
Posted By randen
Memphis91 Your experiencing what I had seen...

Memphis91

Your experiencing what I had seen with my build. More charge did not mean more heat just more current draw (more energy). I just lowered the charge slowly incrementally and watched the...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-04-15, 04:54 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 134,875
Posted By randen
Memphis 91 I've used the same size...

Memphis 91

I've used the same size compressor 5000 BTU with a cap tube. Its working extremely well. I would go with option 3 A larger compressor will just cost more for operation. I think take a...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-02-15, 10:27 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 134,875
Posted By randen
Memphis91 I only now understand your...

Memphis91

I only now understand your previous post. When you put more charge 18 psi you seen a better water number or water temp in the tank is rising more quickly. Try starting with 30-35 psi and...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-02-15, 10:18 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 134,875
Posted By randen
Memphis91 A teaspoon of oil is not enough to...

Memphis91

A teaspoon of oil is not enough to be concerned about. And yes if you remove your gage you do get a mist of oil all good.

I believe your system is starving for refrigerant. It is...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-02-15, 08:44 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 134,875
Posted By randen
Hmm Compressor is running hot. And 2 hrs and...

Hmm

Compressor is running hot. And 2 hrs and only 6 Deg. F gain Something is not right. Did you happen to check your DX and tank HX tubes to be clear of kinks.

I can't see the gage very well...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-02-15, 06:56 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 134,875
Posted By randen
MEMPHIS91 Sounds like you have a great...

MEMPHIS91

Sounds like you have a great machine. I think the pressures and temps are good. Maybe a tad over-charged but I would let it run. You did charge your system according to the manual...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-01-15, 01:02 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 134,875
Posted By randen
MEMPHIS91 I think you have impressed the big...

MEMPHIS91

I think you have impressed the big gun, AC Hacker. You have checked all the boxes on how efficient one can heat water. Plus you have done it with your own two hands. Many talk the talk...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 05-28-15, 03:09 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 134,875
Posted By randen
AC-Hacker Right on all accounts. And don't...

AC-Hacker

Right on all accounts. And don't forget his water supply temp. will be a lot higher than we experience in the great white north. During winter the water supply temp can be a teeth...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 05-28-15, 12:48 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 134,875
Posted By randen
MEMPHIS91 & AC. These are the most fantastic...

MEMPHIS91 & AC.

These are the most fantastic machines. All of use hot water every day and while the hot water tanks are just sitting, they are losing heat energy every minute. So from a DIY -...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 05-27-15, 08:20 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 134,875
Posted By randen
MEMPHIS91 Good point yes wrap the compressor...

MEMPHIS91

Good point yes wrap the compressor with evaporator tube. These little rotor type compressors liberate a lot of heat while operating. You could wrap it from mid way up to the top where...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 05-24-15, 09:54 AM
Replies: 220
Views: 134,875
Posted By randen
MEMPHIS91 This water heater project is...

MEMPHIS91

This water heater project is probably the best bang for buck on any DIY home efficiency radar. My parents are saving a pile of money with the one I had built for them.

Its located in...
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