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Old 12-13-12, 09:40 PM   #1368
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Originally Posted by MN Renovator View Post
That would cover me to about 10f/5c but only with a 1.4 output at that temperature, which isn't the case. We usually get to -20f/-30c on a yearly basis overnight and usually a weeks worth of nights at -10f/-25c temperatures.
These are the conditions where GSHP's are really worth the trouble.

I'm not exactly sure what the typical temperatures are in the part of Canada where Randen lives, But he has gone GSHP (with some solar assist) for his home and his shop.

That's the way to do it.

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