wtw radiant heat pump condenser vs evaporator size

buffalobillpatrick · 04-08-14, 12:54 PM

So far I have read some conflicting info.

Should condenser be same size as evaporator, or bigger (1.5x), or much bigger (2x)?

NiHaoMike · 04-08-14, 01:40 PM

The recommended size (by design) is a tad bigger. As a general rule (when oversizing heat exchangers as I recommend), the condenser should be the same size or bigger.

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04-08-14, 01:40 PM	#2
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