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Re: OT - Heat Pump vs. Air Conditioner
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Posted by Bldr Update - (ShepFL looking for more comments PLS!) on January 24, 2002 at 18:50:08 from (63.175.91.20):
In Reply to: OT - Heat Pump vs. Air Conditioner posted by ShepFL on January 24, 2002 at 06:49:23:
THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR THE PREVIOUS INFO. HOPEFULLY THIS WILL BE THE LAST FOR AWHILE!! Spoke with builder tonite. He is not really crazy about water source heatpump for the following reasons: 1) Pond water temp may not be cool enough in summer for adequate cooling
2) As mentioned by Mike(WA) higher temp may result in fish kill, at minimum more electricity if considering well unit.
3) His HVAC sub is periodically temporarily unavailable for new construction as he is constantly switching water units out for air to air units. This detracts from his building schedule. He has agreed to the following -
1) Ground units are an option but require more research by both of us.
2) His preference is 2 air to air TRANE units 14 SEER, possibly 16 if I really feel the NEED
3) Will make house air-tight thru and thru with "smoke" leak check.
I also suggested extending chimney another 18" to get adequate draw for wife's 'atmosphere' fireplace due to air-tight house. Also asked that a damper be added - original spec was straight pipe.
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