12-21-09, 02:09 PM | #21 |
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Yes, it would be fairly simple (I think?) to put the output heat coils of a refrigerator down through the floor so the heat could be more easily shed in the cooler basement/crawlspace.
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12-21-09, 03:06 PM | #22 |
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In the winter, you might want to keep that heat in the kitchen.
But in the summer, maybe a small vent above the back end of the refrige? Let the heat draft up into the attic.?. Moving those coils around isn't real simple. Check out AC_Hacker's posts and see. |
04-19-14, 06:45 AM | #23 |
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dremd,
I know this is an old thread. But I was curious if you ever made any progress on this? I'm planning on installing my own gshp system and I'm also hoping to be able to use cooling as well as heating using this system. |
04-19-14, 07:44 AM | #24 |
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It is five years old..
My dream of buying a "24KHS72 - Sanyo 24,200 BTU Heat Pump Air Conditioner Kit", actually worked out pretty well.. Heck, in another five years, I might be able to get one that works down to -20 deg F.. If the current global warming trend continues, it would be a very useful heating system to own..
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04-19-14, 07:13 PM | #25 |
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Plenty. Start here:
http://ecorenovator.org/forum/geothe...shp-build.html http://ecorenovator.org/forum/geothe...-pressure.html http://ecorenovator.org/forum/geothe...source-hp.html http://ecorenovator.org/forum/geothe...ging-gshp.html And of course, the manifesto thread (pace yourself). |
04-19-14, 07:17 PM | #26 |
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Crash / Intro Course in water2water heat pump systems:
http://www.climatemaster.com/downloads/CA226.pdf They can be done. They can be done DIY cheaply. They can perform very well for decades if done right the first time. Note: done right doesn't have to mean super-expensive unless you are lazy. Substitute money for sweat and time to fit your need and skill level. Last edited by jeff5may; 04-19-14 at 07:22 PM.. |
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