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Xringer · 02-05-12, 04:10 PM

I didn't recall how those RCC things worked.. But, I read this:
Heat Pumps For Cold Climates: Reverse Cycle Chillers | Heat Pumps - Detmer & Sons Home Comfort Blog

Which seems to say you just need to a larger ASHP that heats up a big water tank,
and then use the tank water to heat your home..

It seems like it's that large thermal mass of H2O that allows you to keep heating
when the temperatures get down under zero outside..
It's kinda like a GSHP, but without the ground..

Sounds pretty good, but what if it's really cold, for a really long time??

You are still going to need backup.. And, if you need backup anyways, why not just use a modern mini-split??

Heck with all this global warming & the Jet Stream staying up north,
the New England area is saving a bundle on heating this winter..

02-05-12, 04:10 PM	#20
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	I didn't recall how those RCC things worked.. But, I read this: Heat Pumps For Cold Climates: Reverse Cycle Chillers \| Heat Pumps - Detmer & Sons Home Comfort Blog Which seems to say you just need to a larger ASHP that heats up a big water tank, and then use the tank water to heat your home.. It seems like it's that large thermal mass of H2O that allows you to keep heating when the temperatures get down under zero outside.. It's kinda like a GSHP, but without the ground.. Sounds pretty good, but what if it's really cold, for a really long time?? You are still going to need backup.. And, if you need backup anyways, why not just use a modern mini-split?? Heck with all this global warming & the Jet Stream staying up north, the New England area is saving a bundle on heating this winter.. __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less..