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Originally Posted by Vern2
I found this out of the box thing of interest because it does not use a HX, just some pipe stuck into a tank.
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If I'm not mistaken, it does use an HX, in fact, two of them. One is an HX (air-to-refrigerant) to draw heat out of the air and the other is a HX (refrigerant-to-water) to put heat into the water tank. The "pipe" that sticks into the water tank is the second HX.
Also, in many states the HX that is in contact with potable water must be of 'double wall' construction.
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Originally Posted by Vern2
It seems like an efficient way of heating water.
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For sure... Not as efficient as solar, otherwise it's about as good as it gets.
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Originally Posted by Vern2
Do you think this design may take the place of the HX and still use a ground loop for heating water for floor.
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I'm not quite following you here... Please elaborate.
-AC_Hacker