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01-12-15, 03:10 PM
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Posted By frank otero

I am pretty happy with the heat pump as it is...

I am pretty happy with the heat pump as it is producing about 25* delta between return (and coil intake, easy to drop a thermometer through the filter hatch and it was actually only 1* different than...
01-06-15, 02:31 PM
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Posted By frank otero

Heat pump defrost cycle and indoor temperature

With all things been equal outdoors and the unit properly charged. Would lower indoor temps be more conducive to condenser frost?
I am thinking that the lower the indoor temp the cooler the...
01-06-15, 09:35 AM
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Posted By frank otero

There is a register about 6 - 7 feet from the...

There is a register about 6 - 7 feet from the t-stat, which is on an inside wall (so I do not think it is getting cold air) just above the return. I have tested the t-stat against air temp right...
01-05-15, 02:42 PM
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Posted By frank otero

This is pretty cool, thanks. How could it be...

This is pretty cool, thanks. How could it be applied to a heat pump? I am specially interested in the heat-loss calculations. No that I am back stateside and can witness things daily, I suspect my...
01-04-15, 06:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,238
Posted By frank otero

Yes, it is a modular, and this is the day it was...

Yes, it is a modular, and this is the day it was brought in..... late 2008
01-04-15, 05:28 AM
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Posted By frank otero

I spent all day taking siding off, here is a...

I spent all day taking siding off, here is a pix....just kidding. I have not had an energy assessment done, a good idea.

Our house is two story ,about a 1000 ft/sq on each floor. The bottom...
01-03-15, 06:20 PM
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Posted By frank otero

Window glass inserts

I currently have double hung, double pane, vinyl windows installed with new construction 6 years ago. We have a lot of these window and all our doors are glass (french doors), so you can imagine.
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01-03-15, 03:22 AM
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Views: 1,013
Posted By frank otero

Very informative, guys, many thanks.

Very informative, guys, many thanks.
01-02-15, 11:46 AM
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Views: 1,013
Posted By frank otero

Refrigerant questions

Is some compressor oil lost to a refrigerant leak?

Does refrigerant (r410 R22) contain any lubricants? When techs put in more refrigerant after fixing a leak, should they add also oil?

I...
01-01-15, 04:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,203
Posted By frank otero

I want to know if the leads that come with the...

I want to know if the leads that come with the Fieldpiece, when placed on contact with a liquid/gas line, would give accurate enough readings or a clamp is the only way to go
12-31-14, 06:42 PM
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Posted By frank otero

Measuring temperatures

I have always kept track of my Delta T (register - return) as an early diagnostic warning. Don't laugh, I have a digital meat thermometer in a register upstairs and another one downstairs. For...
12-31-14, 11:15 AM
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Posted By frank otero

Pilot Dane : ".......and as yours is approaching...

Pilot Dane : ".......and as yours is approaching 15 years old it's in the realm where parts of the system may need servicing or to be replaced."


Actually, the unit is approaching its seventh...
12-31-14, 08:36 AM
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Posted By frank otero

Rust on Trane evaporator coil

Trane 4TEC3F24B1000AA evap coil. In a "conditioned" attic (foam insulation under roof, sealed soffit), South Carolina summer temps under 100F in attic, very clean. Unit installed early 2009. Is...
12-31-14, 06:16 AM
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Posted By frank otero

No worries. I understand.

No worries. I understand.
12-28-14, 02:59 PM
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Posted By frank otero

subcooling, pressures, and ambient temperature

I am looking at a Trane XB13, with TXV, 410a, that calls for 11*F subcooling.

http://www.doityourself.com/forum/air-conditioning-cooling-systems/315401-charging-your-c.html
12-27-14, 02:01 PM
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Posted By frank otero

here is the pix of the wire 43888

here is the pix of the wire 43888
12-26-14, 05:19 PM
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Posted By frank otero

Trane wiring at condenser coil

I was cleaning the condenser coil on a Trane XB 13(4twb3024a) AC/heat pump when I came across a loose wire.
I looked at my other Trane and the wire went into a piece of copper tubing (open on one...
Forum: Water Heaters
11-02-14, 02:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 976
Posted By frank otero

Shorter in the sense of the metal rod that sticks...

Shorter in the sense of the metal rod that sticks out towards the flame (I guess meant to sense the condition of combustion)) is shorter than the other two in there - either by design or it broke...
Forum: Water Heaters
11-02-14, 10:43 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 976
Posted By frank otero

Thanks mike. Best way to trouble shoot this? ...

Thanks mike. Best way to trouble shoot this? Would that cause the water mixing valve to restrict flow?

How about the flame rod being shorter? Where do you guys get parts?

Regards
Forum: Water Heaters
11-02-14, 09:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 976
Posted By frank otero

Paloma tankless intermitent problem

Hello,

Six-year-old Paloma PH 28, propane, outdoor. has been throwing a code 12 here and there.

When turning hot water on, burner kicks in (light on remote is on), then the water pressure...
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Views: 1,115
Posted By frank otero

We spoke over the phone, the system was put in...

We spoke over the phone, the system was put in 2008. He believes the check valve (brass) may be going bad. As soon as I get a chance, I will replace it. As for know, it settles at about 58psi -...
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Views: 1,115
Posted By frank otero

Many thanks!!! Good point. I will lower the...

Many thanks!!! Good point. I will lower the pressure to 60 psi, and will talk to the installer, who did the work while I was out of the country, to ascertain the depth of the well, I know there are...
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Views: 1,115
Posted By frank otero

Is this a normal feature of this pump? It would...

Is this a normal feature of this pump? It would seem to be a defect. Thanks for your reply
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Views: 1,115
Posted By frank otero

Hello, I will piggy back on this thread so...

Hello,

I will piggy back on this thread so another one needs not to be started.

I have a Goulds JRS10 supplying my house from a 40ft, three-head well. I have it set 35/65 psi. The problem is...
12-23-12, 09:05 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 761
Posted By frank otero

Yes, the last guy checked everywhere, that is why...

Yes, the last guy checked everywhere, that is why he suspects it is in the wall.
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