Subject	variable speed compressors are garbage in my book
Posted by	MrOzzie5183 on August 25, 2013 at 7:37 PM
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In Reply To	sure, but like you said posted by aliaZ on August 25, 2013 at 05:55 PM
Message	They aren't very reliable or very effective, cost 3x more, and save a nickels worth of energy each month. If you're referring to heat pumps, they work off a 4 way valve that switches the directions of the Freon not the direction of the compressor motor. Variable speed motors are along the higher end of units, but the fast majority blower motors just have multiple windings (usually 5 windings) As far as structures go, just about every region is different, but I don't think I've ever been in a house in my area without previous duct work (even if they don't have AC, they almost always have central heat) And keep in mind I prefer central air for a house (unless money is no object, then I'm in love with radiant floor heat) Also, i plan on putting a mini split in my garage, I just need to wire and insulate first :)
Follow Ups	best...mod....ever... - aliaZ 13:36:01 08/25/13 Very nice... - BoneZ (MD) 13:42:03 08/25/13 here - aliaZ 13:53:06 08/25/13 Thanks. - BoneZ (MD) 20:36:34 08/25/13 like (n/m) - Piranha 13:45:58 08/25/13 They're popular in latin american countries. - NextZ 13:52:24 08/25/13 yep I saw a ton of these in Singapore as well - aliaZ 13:54:09 08/25/13 In Asia they are outside the buildings. (n/m) - CmyZ 20:22:31 08/25/13 In latin America its easier to use this system, than a - CmyZ 20:29:35 08/25/13 Former HVAC guy --> - MrOzzie5183 14:20:58 08/25/13 Why are ducts preferred? - ZXoltan 15:17:15 08/25/13 After experiencing the split ACs I think they are - NextZ 15:57:31 08/25/13 Cost - MrOzzie5183 16:16:07 08/25/13 sure, but like you said - aliaZ 17:55:11 08/25/13 variable speed compressors are garbage in my book - MrOzzie5183 19:37:50 08/25/13 sorry to hear that - aliaZ 23:28:23 08/25/13 Look at that lil guy! - Ashman2k2 14:20:59 08/25/13 I used the advanced sizing chart, and then added a bit extra - aliaZ 18:43:14 08/25/13 Wuss (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 14:45:52 08/25/13 Very nice. Jealous I am! (n/m) - The Hawk 15:38:27 08/25/13 Nice -- could have benefitted from that this afternoon! (n/m) - SammybTT(TN) 16:42:15 08/25/13 what did you end up paying for that unit. Looks very nice (n/m) - z32Indy 16:45:15 08/25/13 they have gone up in price since I bought mine in May - aliaZ 17:57:13 08/25/13 That's about the price I've seen while looking at them. - dogpile 19:49:05 08/25/13 I hate those HOA... they are on your case all the time. - CmyZ 20:27:46 08/25/13 You have the choice to buy in a non deed restricted area - ztunerz 21:34:40 08/25/13 exactly. - bartz32tt 22:49:10 08/25/13 Sometimes you get caught up in buying the house - MrOzzie5183 22:57:23 08/25/13 the problem is too many Neo-Americans tolerate or flatout - LJZTT 14:44:04 08/26/13 I actually wish mine was a bit more strict. - dogpile 08:59:00 08/26/13 How many sq ft is your garage ? Ceiling height ? (n/m) - ztunerz 18:54:52 08/25/13 400 square feet, 8 foot ceiling (n/m) - aliaZ 23:17:38 08/25/13 Wow, that should freeze it out :) Ironic that my shop ac - ztunerz 07:52:17 08/26/13 It's my understanding that heat pumps don't work well - Shiers69 08:41:14 08/26/13 correct. it doesn't get cold in Dallas so no worries (n/m) - aliaZ 16:22:47 08/26/13 Dunno about that. My whole house is a heat pump. It sucks - dogpile 23:26:01 08/26/13 noted - aliaZ 07:04:10 08/27/13 In the garage it will be awesome. - dogpile 09:30:59 08/27/13 let me know when you decide to get one. - aliaZ 18:52:58 08/28/13 Awesome. Probably won't be till late winter or early spring. - dogpile 08:06:15 08/30/13 So I'd be SOL in MA... sweet. - BigTDogg (MA) 13:01:05 08/27/13 maybe not... - aliaZ 06:31:50 08/28/13 They use the same ones in Afghanistan - Zsgetyoulaid 13:02:23 08/26/13 Bookmarked. (n/m) - Tu 13:17:19 08/26/13 About time you posted about it! - collegeboy 16:59:06 08/26/13 Nice! (n/m) - OverZealous (CT) 21:25:36 08/26/13
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