heat pump
#1
08-01-03, 02:30 PM
heat pump
i just purchased a GOODMAN CENTRAL HEAT AIR HANDLER 3 ton unit a 3 ton arcoair heat pump out door unit i couldnt pass up the deal since they are both brand new and never been used or scrached i payed 500 for the whole deal is i know goodman is a name brand but what do you guys or gals think did i make out is ther a compatable issue here or what
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08-01-03, 05:31 PM
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here is what i would do
you have not mentioned if you are going to change it out or if this ia a new install. you can save a lot of money by doing ductwork, pulling the lineset and electrical. a tech needs to be brought in to braze connections, pull vacuum (MUST be done) and do start up using the superheat method as i would assume you do not have a TXV. does this equipment come with a warranty?
#6
08-01-03, 05:48 PM
it is a new install in a older house i am going to do all the duct work and electric and thermasat and maybe run the line set but as far as braze the lines and charge them i am going to have to call someone else in but i am more worried about compatabileity or how i should run the duct work the air handler will be in about the center of the house and i will be runing the duct work through the attic i am planing on useing 8 and 10 inch flex insulated ductwork do you see that as a problem if so what other suggestions do you have and ideas would help me greatly
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08-01-03, 06:52 PM
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3 tons
of airflow must be considered when sizing the duct. general rule is 400 cfm/ton, you need to distribute 1200 cfm through your duct system. have a heat load done on the building before installation to verify correct tonnage needed, incorrectly sized equipment will give you many headaches. good luck
#10
08-02-03, 06:56 PM
ok but how should i do the duct work i am stuck with putting the vents in the ceiling since putting them in the wall would require to much patch work but how should i do the plenum and since the air handlier is in the middle of the house should i run multible sections of the plenium or use a T and a few Y's off of the T and what should i use to build my plenium and what is the best way to design it for the best proformance
