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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-25-14, 04:29 PM
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Posted By buffalobillpatrick
I started a thread over in Solar Heating ...

I started a thread over in Solar Heating

http://ecorenovator.org/forum/solar-heating/3747-buried-solar-tank-heat-pump-insulate.html

a couple of websites are linked, that combine Solar, HP,...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-11-14, 07:10 PM
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Posted By buffalobillpatrick
Found more info: Heating Help...

Found more info:

Heating Help (http://www.heatinghelp.com/forum-thread/129339/John-Siegenthalers-simplified-Combisystem-for-new-construction)


"Domestic water is heated instantaneously as it...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-04-14, 07:59 PM
Replies: 293
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Posted By buffalobillpatrick
The Taco Delta-T pump on the tank side of HX...

The Taco Delta-T pump on the tank side of HX would work.

This should work well for recirculation to get almost instant hot water at fixtures.
There will be a small 10W El-Sid 24vdc pump at each...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-04-14, 03:02 PM
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Posted By buffalobillpatrick
Yes, but with hot water recirculation, wouldn't...

Yes, but with hot water recirculation, wouldn't the required flow sensor on the load side of DHW HX tell the pump on the tank side to run all the time?

I have a iron Taco 008 delta-T pump 2...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-04-14, 10:10 AM
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Posted By buffalobillpatrick
I bought these 2 copper HX for $47 ea. off Ebay. ...

I bought these 2 copper HX for $47 ea. off Ebay.

My hidden agenda is that I was afraid of screwing-up the brazing of those expensive stainless steel flat plate HX's.

Larger is 7.5 Hp x 2,544 =...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-04-14, 09:17 AM
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Posted By buffalobillpatrick
Here are pics. of a copper HX that I made about...

Here are pics. of a copper HX that I made about 10 years ago.

1" reverse flow manifolds connects to 4 equal length 90' loops of 1/2"

I let it freeze some water inside & will have to solder up...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-03-14, 02:45 PM
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Posted By buffalobillpatrick
From pics. on internet the coax HX can be mounted...

From pics. on internet the coax HX can be mounted horizontal or vertical?

Oil return is no problem?
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-03-14, 11:16 AM
Replies: 293
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Posted By buffalobillpatrick
I have sold all 3 of the flat plate HX that I was...

I have sold all 3 of the flat plate HX that I was going to use, at a profit.

Am now going with 4 Ton coax HX's. One for each, evaporator and condenser.

I have researched TXV requirement & found...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 05-25-14, 07:31 PM
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Posted By buffalobillpatrick
It will be 2gpm minimum in each loop, possibly...

It will be 2gpm minimum in each loop, possibly 3gpm in each of the 2 loops, sooo 4-6gpm total.

I plan to put 2 of these 53W pumps in series on the evaporator and 2 in series on the condenser. I...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 05-25-14, 06:48 PM
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Posted By buffalobillpatrick
"We are looking at this wrong, I want the delta-T...

"We are looking at this wrong, I want the delta-T between the solar tank / water coming out of pex HX to be as SMALL as possible."

I'm not talking about the floors, I'm talking about the pex HX...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 05-25-14, 05:49 PM
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Posted By buffalobillpatrick
Mikesolar, on page 12 your: "3.65gpm with a...

Mikesolar, on page 12 your:

"3.65gpm with a 20F dT is 36,500btu x 2 loops is 73Mbtu. I don't know where 180Mbtu comes from"

We are looking at this wrong, I want the delta-T between the solar...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-25-14, 09:08 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 108,430
Posted By buffalobillpatrick
My Copeland compressor ZP24K5EPFV830 RLA =...

My Copeland compressor ZP24K5EPFV830
RLA = 13.4A, LRA = 64A, Copeland stays Inrush current = LRA
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-25-14, 08:28 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 108,430
Posted By buffalobillpatrick
Does this thing work well? It's got good 5 star...

Does this thing work well? It's got good 5 star reviews.
Compressor Saver CSR U1 Hard Start Capacitor
...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-25-14, 08:20 PM
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Posted By buffalobillpatrick
"Don't choke your pot" LOL, I have choked on pot....

"Don't choke your pot" LOL, I have choked on pot.

POWER ASSEMBLY,TON:2,REFRIGERANT:R22,EXTERNAL EQUALIZER 5',INLET:1/2"SWEAT X OUTLET:1/2"SWEAT,WEIGHT:1.75 POUNDS,(MADE IN USA)

SCL # : 58532 ...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-25-14, 03:30 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 108,430
Posted By buffalobillpatrick
Parts shipment from Surplus City came. ...

Parts shipment from Surplus City came.

Thanks to their brief incomplete description, looks like I bought a TXV that is not adjustable! Great

Looks like PID controlled Power resistor is needed....
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-24-14, 01:40 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 108,430
Posted By buffalobillpatrick
I started a new thread on controls: ...

I started a new thread on controls:

http://ecorenovator.org/forum/geothermal-heat-pumps/3591-design-new-wtw-system-controls-please.html
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-23-14, 09:14 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 108,430
Posted By buffalobillpatrick
jeff5may, thanks so much. In post #247 on...

jeff5may, thanks so much.

In post #247 on previous page:
"I have decided that I can keep the Rheem tank at 120*F to improve Eff. of heat pump."

I have been thinking of a simple servo system: I...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-23-14, 05:53 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 108,430
Posted By buffalobillpatrick
SLHX Ebay $49.25 delivered. This one is for...

SLHX Ebay $49.25 delivered.
This one is for refrigerant both sides.

Thanks a bunch for this:
"Condensing temp follows condensing pressure. Condensing pressure follows many things, mainly water...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-23-14, 03:25 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 108,430
Posted By buffalobillpatrick
NiHioMike, that makes sense if I insulate the Hot...

NiHioMike, that makes sense if I insulate the Hot & Rcecirc. lines well, not a problem.

Can I get some answers on the following questions:


"At 50C (122F) condensing and 10C (50F) evaporating,...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-23-14, 02:38 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 108,430
Posted By buffalobillpatrick
BradC, "To maximise your heat *moved*, you want...

BradC,
"To maximise your heat *moved*, you want to evaporate as high as you can and condense as low as you can. More volume through the compressor. Although by increasing your condensation...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-23-14, 01:51 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 108,430
Posted By buffalobillpatrick
Hot Water Recirculation Systems -- how much...

Hot Water Recirculation Systems -- how much energy waste? (http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects/Conservation/Recirc/RecircEnergy.htm)

BBP
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-23-14, 01:08 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 108,430
Posted By buffalobillpatrick
My Thermal Accumulator is a Rheem ST120...

My Thermal Accumulator is a Rheem ST120 commercial storage tank, no internal HX.

As I described before there is a large GEA HX (BTW, they have a great online simulator)
that is used...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-23-14, 12:17 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 108,430
Posted By buffalobillpatrick
"At 50C (122F) condensing and 10C (50F)...

"At 50C (122F) condensing and 10C (50F) evaporating, expect about 3.78 COP (12.9 EER/14.7 SEER) and 64C (147F) discharge temperature."

So I'm interested in is system throughput: can this be...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-22-14, 11:59 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 108,430
Posted By buffalobillpatrick
Yes, I'm on well. There is no dishwashing...

Yes, I'm on well.

There is no dishwashing mode on my setup.

"Discharge temperature is the temperature of the compressor outlet."

Do you mean temperature of the condenser water outlet?

"At...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-22-14, 05:34 PM
Replies: 293
Views: 108,430
Posted By buffalobillpatrick
NiHaoMike, Thanks for running simulations. ...

NiHaoMike,

Thanks for running simulations.

Define "discharge temperature" is that water temp. leaving condenser HX?
You must have had to estimate HX Eff.

I bought the SLHX & am going to use...
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