Low temperature heat pump
#1
06-01-06, 09:52 AM
Low temperature heat pump
Hi, I live in Canada (Ottawa, Ontario). I would like to have more information regarding low temperature heat pump. This kind of heat pump is produced by Hallowell International (www.gotohallowell.com).
Is this heat pump more efficient than the high efficiency heat pump already existing on the market? It seems to work with two compressors although the Trane, Lennox, etc. high efficiency heat pumps also have two compressors. So what would be the difference between them?
Any distributor in Canada?
Thank you.
Is this heat pump more efficient than the high efficiency heat pump already existing on the market? It seems to work with two compressors although the Trane, Lennox, etc. high efficiency heat pumps also have two compressors. So what would be the difference between them?
Any distributor in Canada?
Thank you.
#3
06-01-06, 10:05 AM
Mattison, thank you for the suggestion. Geothermal system is a good option here in Canada but very expensive too.
Regarding the Hallowell link, the following should be alright:
www.gotohallowell.com
Thank you.
Regarding the Hallowell link, the following should be alright:
www.gotohallowell.com
Thank you.
#4
06-19-06, 10:12 AM
I always have to jump in when geothermal comes up. We ripped out a brand new propane furnace in our new home after one winter and put in geo. I figured the payback at that time at about 5 years. Now, with propane hitting around $2.50 a gallon, I'll be paid back in 4 or less.
Yes, it is expensive to put in, but it cost me about $80 a month to heat 4000 sq.ft. in the dead of winter, plus it air conditions and heats part of our hot water the rest of the year.
Talk to some people who own them before you discount them over the upfront cost. Besides, if you're looking at the top of the line air exchange heat pumps with dual compressors, etc., you only have the extra cost of the wells as those units already cost close to what the geo heatpumps themselves run, which have dual compressors, etc. also.
Yes, it is expensive to put in, but it cost me about $80 a month to heat 4000 sq.ft. in the dead of winter, plus it air conditions and heats part of our hot water the rest of the year.
Talk to some people who own them before you discount them over the upfront cost. Besides, if you're looking at the top of the line air exchange heat pumps with dual compressors, etc., you only have the extra cost of the wells as those units already cost close to what the geo heatpumps themselves run, which have dual compressors, etc. also.
#5
07-01-06, 12:32 PM
I went to that www. you had. no where would they tell me the HSPF of the unit So what is what
Trane XL19i has a HSPF of 8.90. Up there Id go for a DXGeo Where the freon lines are in the ground. Not water lines that get the ground heat then have to take it back to the freon lines. Or well to well. Next you have to be cleaning the heat exchangers after a time.
ED
Trane XL19i has a HSPF of 8.90. Up there Id go for a DXGeo Where the freon lines are in the ground. Not water lines that get the ground heat then have to take it back to the freon lines. Or well to well. Next you have to be cleaning the heat exchangers after a time.
ED
#6
07-01-06, 12:46 PM
Originally Posted by Ed Imeduc
So what is what
Trane XL19i has a HSPF of 8.90. Up there Id go for a DXGeo Where the freon lines are in the ground.
ED
Trane XL19i has a HSPF of 8.90. Up there Id go for a DXGeo Where the freon lines are in the ground.
ED
Do they come in 5 ton units (just kidding). I didn't find anything on Tranes site for DXGeo. Is this a "trade" term or is this an actual model for a manufacturer? if so, what manufacturer?
#7
07-01-06, 01:08 PM
No you wont find anything from TRANE on this.
Might try www.amgeo.com This is the company American Geo Thermal Inc. established 1981. . They say save 40% to 70% on your utility cost for heat cool and hot water. They do make them for the homes.
Will post to you Nap
ED
Might try www.amgeo.com This is the company American Geo Thermal Inc. established 1981. . They say save 40% to 70% on your utility cost for heat cool and hot water. They do make them for the homes.
Will post to you Nap
ED
