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Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 12-12-14, 02:47 PM
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Posted By AC_Hacker
Here's the link right HERE...

Here's the link right HERE (http://www.buildingscience.com/documents/bareports/resolveuid/7f45efc07ee24ebe9c77622fe833f6fb)

-AC
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 01-08-14, 11:57 AM
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Posted By AC_Hacker
Have you been keeping any kind of power vs...

Have you been keeping any kind of power vs outside temp during your Sanyo(s) use?

It would be very useful to see how that looked on a graph.

-AC
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 10-31-13, 12:25 PM
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Posted By AC_Hacker
Schrader cores are the same size as automobile...

Schrader cores are the same size as automobile tire valve cores. You may even have a valve cap on your car that has a core remover on the end.

Professionals like the core remover tool that can...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 10-02-13, 05:28 PM
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Posted By AC_Hacker
My vac pump is in about the same league, and I'm...

My vac pump is in about the same league, and I'm also pleased.

Xringer's advice about fresh oil every use is an important point to keep in mind. Every time you use the unit, the oil absorbs...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 09-19-13, 02:52 PM
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Posted By AC_Hacker
Admittedly, it's been a while since I had my ham...

Admittedly, it's been a while since I had my ham license current. But the last time I looked at the book that was published by those extreme left-wing, tinfoil hat wearing, hysterical, astrological...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-01-13, 11:39 AM
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Posted By AC_Hacker
Yeah, looks like your solar PVs are helping. ...

Yeah, looks like your solar PVs are helping.

I think that the advice some of the other folks have shared, like using your solar for your various heat pumps would be such a great idea. I mean,...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 06-06-12, 11:12 AM
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Posted By AC_Hacker
I don't think your CDC anecdote holds true for...

I don't think your CDC anecdote holds true for HVAC units.

When they design these things, they're designing with the idea in mind that they will be competing in an international market, and that a...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 10-11-11, 11:56 PM
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Posted By AC_Hacker
The nitrogen is dry and essentially inert. ...

The nitrogen is dry and essentially inert.

-AC_Hacker
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 10-07-11, 01:32 PM
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Posted By AC_Hacker
Try using soft copper tubing for your center...

Try using soft copper tubing for your center hose.

Get some female 1/4" flare fittings for each end and flare your tube.

...no leaks, cheap.

-AC_Hacker
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 09-30-11, 01:42 PM
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Posted By AC_Hacker
Of course, but that depends on the local cost of...

Of course, but that depends on the local cost of electricity, local cost of gas, efficiency of the mini-split, and efficiency of your gas heater.

Have you checked out this Fuel Comparison...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 09-30-11, 12:43 PM
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Posted By AC_Hacker
I realize you are addressing this to Xringer, but...

I realize you are addressing this to Xringer, but I will volunteer that I have had my mini-split for about two years, and I have had none of the overvoltage / pressure problems that Xringer has had....
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 09-26-11, 08:18 PM
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Posted By AC_Hacker
I'd say that you have ordered a spectacular...

I'd say that you have ordered a spectacular garage heater.

How much time do you spend in the garage?

How do you heat the rest of the house?

-AC_Hacker
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-14-11, 10:41 AM
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Posted By AC_Hacker
You may be able to find what you are looking for...

You may be able to find what you are looking for in the plumbing department, as 'pipe-wrapping tape'.

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41oqBkm2ymL._SL500_AA280_.jpg


Here's some stuff...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-11-11, 03:09 PM
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Posted By AC_Hacker
Both were insulated on my system. Also, the...

Both were insulated on my system.

Also, the instructions suggested wrapping the pair of insulated lines together, with Armorflex tape (two inch wide insulated tape about 0.25" with an adhesive...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-04-11, 08:28 PM
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Posted By AC_Hacker
It all starts with a heat loss analysis, only in...

It all starts with a heat loss analysis, only in your case, a heat gain analysis...

Without that, it's just guesswork.

But the basics are the same:

Heat gain analysis
Design Temp
Heat...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-04-11, 01:47 PM
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Posted By AC_Hacker
Output Decline of ASHP

Another consideration when sizing your ASHP, when the outside temperature goes down, the amount of heat output that an ASHP can deliver also, unfortunately, goes down. This is different from a fossil...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-04-11, 11:43 AM
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Views: 505,189
Posted By AC_Hacker
The indoor unit will have: 2 copper...

The indoor unit will have:

2 copper refrigerant lines which have their circulation determined by the compressor. There is a limit though, to how much height difference (and lateral distance) the...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-04-11, 12:29 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 505,189
Posted By AC_Hacker
This is something that you might want to do some...

This is something that you might want to do some research on since you're going to be spending your money to heat your house.

However, from all the way over here in Portland, Oregon, I did some...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 04-03-11, 12:20 PM
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Views: 505,189
Posted By AC_Hacker
Bigger is Not Better...

It is true that the inverter technology (AKA: variable speed compressor) will give you greater flexibility and efficiency.

However, it is also true that the larger compressor will have more...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-31-11, 05:40 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 505,189
Posted By AC_Hacker
Xringer did a great job of detailing the tools &...

Xringer did a great job of detailing the tools & procedures to do the install.

If you have relatives or friends that can help you or loan you the tools, you are just about home free.

If you...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-31-11, 01:23 PM
Replies: 645
Views: 505,189
Posted By AC_Hacker
The Mr Slim has a good reputation. But you...

The Mr Slim has a good reputation.

But you might also check out the 12,000 BTU Fujitsu Halcyon, it also has a good reputation.

HSPF = 12 (12 BTU/watt) a bit more than the Mr Slim.
...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-19-11, 09:58 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 505,189
Posted By AC_Hacker
Design Temp?

S-F,

What was the outdoor & indoor design temperature you used to arrive at the 10,000 BTU/hr figure?

I was looking over Xringer's chart, and also some on-line Fujitsu specs...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-01-11, 09:37 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 505,189
Posted By AC_Hacker
MN Renovator, This is pretty serious. I...

MN Renovator,

This is pretty serious.

I think you are standing at the door to insanity, but with some help, we can pull you through.

-AC_Hacker
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 03-01-11, 12:14 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 505,189
Posted By AC_Hacker
I think that if I were looking into something...

I think that if I were looking into something like this, I'd forget the line-set thing and try to figure a way to put the proper sized Brazed Plate heat exchanger inside of or fastened to the outside...
Forum: Geothermal & Heat Pumps 01-16-11, 12:39 AM
Replies: 645
Views: 505,189
Posted By AC_Hacker
Xringer, Don't know if your heat pump is...

Xringer,

Don't know if your heat pump is still having seizures, but I came across a discussion about a heat pump that reminded me of your situation.

Oikos Blog (http://blog.oikos.com/)
...
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