New heat pump saves some money.. - Page 4

Xringer · 01-05-11, 04:06 PM

We have some plants at the prime install location, but I'm sure we could get rid of
those pretty quick..

I added your link to the you tube link I posted on New years day..

http://ecorenovator.org/forum/solar-...html#post10913

I really like Scott's super-duper collector and the fact it's portable.

I've seen hotwater collectors shaped like a big wedge, and I've been thinking
about a design of an 8'x8' wedge.
The 8'x8' face of the wedge would be on a 3' base with a 7.4' backside.
A right triangle with an acute of 22 degs on top.
Plywood with solid wood base section for some good sized casters.

Sort of like this shape.. But without all the tubes..

The idea would be to roll it out in the fall and then hide it out back in the summer.

I like the idea of warming the basement, but mine is COLD.. Not a bit of
insulation behind the walls of the finished part and the floor is prefect for
storing beer! I can grab a cool one off the case on the floor and it's already 50 degrees.. Just about ready to drink!!

What was thinking of is installing a hose connector rig in the window.
Just like you would install a window AC.. Two hoses and two insulated
window opening inserts.
It might be possible to use the top and bottom of a double hung window.

Custom cut your inserts for your windows of course..

gasstingy · 01-13-11, 12:08 PM

The only drawbacks I notice are when a double hung window is open, there is a rather large gap where the top of the bottom section would normally meet the bottom of the upper section. The other is difficulty in locking the window securely when it's open.

Of course, these are just speed bumps to the progress, not road blocks.

Xringer · 01-13-11, 12:36 PM

The ideal comes from web pics.. I've seen some portable AC units with dual hoses going into the lower part of a window.

This is a single hose version.

Dual hose in a sliding window.?.

When I install small window ACs, I slide the window down on it and then
cuts two pieces of 1/2" PVC and fit them into the window inside the top side slots.
This keeps the window from being lifted. Just need to tape the PVC tubes in place.

Xringer · 01-15-11, 05:55 PM

Didn't save much money last night.. It got COLD here..

Weather Station History : Weather Underground

We have been running hybrid mode. A little oil heat mixed in..
About 1:30 AM last night (this morning actually) I was getting ready to hit the sack,
when I saw it was getting down to 5 deg F. The Sanyo was still working pretty well.
Using about 700w and pumping out some pretty good heat..

So, as I was sitting there, it dropped off to 60w.. Idle mode.
The temp in the hall was 21 and the remote was set for 21.
So, it seemed almost normal. But normally when it this cold..?.
It hardly ever goes into idle mode. So, as I watched, it came back on
and started moving up to high power usage. Once it hit 2kw, I turned it off.
I knew it was going down to Zero, so I decided give the cranky Sanyo a night off..

Got up this morning and the oil heat had kept us warm all night.
It was 19 C, instead of the normal 21 C.. But, the circulation pumps were
off and we were just using hot-water flow-though. Convection flow..

I wish this Sanyo wasn't so fluky.. I would really like to see what kind of heat it delivers at 0 deg F.. (If any).

Right now, it's 27 deg F outside and 72 in here. The Sanyo is using 510 watts
and pumping out some good heat..
It's only going down to 20 deg F tonight, so it might be working all night..

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01-05-11, 04:06 PM	#31
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	We have some plants at the prime install location, but I'm sure we could get rid of those pretty quick.. I added your link to the you tube link I posted on New years day.. http://ecorenovator.org/forum/solar-...html#post10913 I really like Scott's super-duper collector and the fact it's portable. I've seen hotwater collectors shaped like a big wedge, and I've been thinking about a design of an 8'x8' wedge. The 8'x8' face of the wedge would be on a 3' base with a 7.4' backside. A right triangle with an acute of 22 degs on top. Plywood with solid wood base section for some good sized casters. Sort of like this shape.. But without all the tubes.. The idea would be to roll it out in the fall and then hide it out back in the summer. I like the idea of warming the basement, but mine is COLD.. Not a bit of insulation behind the walls of the finished part and the floor is prefect for storing beer! I can grab a cool one off the case on the floor and it's already 50 degrees.. Just about ready to drink!! What was thinking of is installing a hose connector rig in the window. Just like you would install a window AC.. Two hoses and two insulated window opening inserts. It might be possible to use the top and bottom of a double hung window. Custom cut your inserts for your windows of course..

01-13-11, 12:08 PM	#32
gasstingy Journeyman EcoRenovator Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Arab, AL Posts: 491 Thanks: 109 Thanked 49 Times in 43 Posts	The only drawbacks I notice are when a double hung window is open, there is a rather large gap where the top of the bottom section would normally meet the bottom of the upper section. The other is difficulty in locking the window securely when it's open. Of course, these are just speed bumps to the progress, not road blocks.

01-13-11, 12:36 PM	#33
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	The ideal comes from web pics.. I've seen some portable AC units with dual hoses going into the lower part of a window. This is a single hose version. Dual hose in a sliding window.?. When I install small window ACs, I slide the window down on it and then cuts two pieces of 1/2" PVC and fit them into the window inside the top side slots. This keeps the window from being lifted. Just need to tape the PVC tubes in place.

01-15-11, 05:55 PM	#34
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	Didn't save much money last night.. It got COLD here.. Weather Station History : Weather Underground We have been running hybrid mode. A little oil heat mixed in.. About 1:30 AM last night (this morning actually) I was getting ready to hit the sack, when I saw it was getting down to 5 deg F. The Sanyo was still working pretty well. Using about 700w and pumping out some pretty good heat.. So, as I was sitting there, it dropped off to 60w.. Idle mode. The temp in the hall was 21 and the remote was set for 21. So, it seemed almost normal. But normally when it this cold..?. It hardly ever goes into idle mode. So, as I watched, it came back on and started moving up to high power usage. Once it hit 2kw, I turned it off. I knew it was going down to Zero, so I decided give the cranky Sanyo a night off.. Got up this morning and the oil heat had kept us warm all night. It was 19 C, instead of the normal 21 C.. But, the circulation pumps were off and we were just using hot-water flow-though. Convection flow.. I wish this Sanyo wasn't so fluky.. I would really like to see what kind of heat it delivers at 0 deg F.. (If any). Right now, it's 27 deg F outside and 72 in here. The Sanyo is using 510 watts and pumping out some good heat.. It's only going down to 20 deg F tonight, so it might be working all night..