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Xringer · 02-15-15, 10:12 AM

If the temperature is 10 to 20 deg F, the Sanyos can still pump heat,
when the heat exchangers are pretty much covered with snow..
Not sure how that works, but it does..

When it's 21C (our regular setpoint), and the power use is around 400 to 600W,
the output temperature of the indoor unit is mostly less that 90F..
Once the power draw goes up to 700 or more, the indoor HX gets up over 100F.
That only happens for short cycles during normal weather..
But when it' really cold.. Under about 8F, the power can stay at 1200W for
long periods. That's normally a good time to switch to backup.

02-15-15, 10:12 AM	#594
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	Defrost time! If the temperature is 10 to 20 deg F, the Sanyos can still pump heat, when the heat exchangers are pretty much covered with snow.. Not sure how that works, but it does.. When it's 21C (our regular setpoint), and the power use is around 400 to 600W, the output temperature of the indoor unit is mostly less that 90F.. Once the power draw goes up to 700 or more, the indoor HX gets up over 100F. That only happens for short cycles during normal weather.. But when it' really cold.. Under about 8F, the power can stay at 1200W for long periods. That's normally a good time to switch to backup. Attached Images __________________ My hobby is installing & trying to repair mini-splits EPA 608 Type 1 Technician Certification ~ 5 lbs or less..