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Old 10-11-17, 12:36 PM   #64
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The Defrost Cycle


During the defrost cycle both front and rear fans reduce / ramp up / auto shut off as required. The front outlet temperature starts to lower as the defrost cycles kicks in eventually reach 95*f in the end reaching near room temperature at that point the unit starts to drain melted ice in a little stream of water for 3 - 5 minutes during that period the watt draw reduces to a low of 450 watt holds for a few minutes and ramps up to 550 watt the ice is still melting during this period and the front fan is off with a slight breeze leaving the rear vent.

When it enters the later stages of the defrost it flashes the sleep mode indicator
I figured out that anytime the unit is dripping water and blowing hot air is because a defrost cycle has just ended and its beck to making heat.

Tested the defrosts after it finished a defrost cycle by switching the unit into cool mode reversing the valve and it did not melt anymore ice.

Outside temp 3*f Humidity 70 -100% mostly 100%
Be nice when the humidity drops it should improve it cold weather performance
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