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BadgerBoilerMN
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| 03 Feb 2011 12:23 PM |
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I am mortified for myself and for the "professional" that installed your system and I feel like dirt... It is good to research your options before jumping from frying pan to fire.Geo for your system is snake oil as my two asteemed colleagues have stated. I think it is the first time a BadgerBoiler has been confused for a ModCon, but I think I like it? My point is really, that a professional design should be done regardless of who installs the system, no matter where it located. A savvy designer is likely to know more about radiant applications than your local plumber, HVAC guy etc. Naturally they are needed for installation, service and warranty issues but design is a whole other animal. Perhaps before you decide a new design should be done including especially heat load, near piping and control strategy? |
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eisensms
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| 03 Feb 2011 12:37 PM |
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I really do appreciate all the guidance. Where do I send the check? I guess at this point we will go down the road of looking at a Solar-enhanced system like was mentioned above. The Geo sales guy said "a water-to-water Geo can crank out 125 degree water all day long!". As you say, "Who do you trust?" Maybe a used car sales guy over a Geo guy, because the car sales guy "knows that he is lying to you", right? ;-) |
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NRT.Rob
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| 03 Feb 2011 12:38 PM |
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geo systems lose roughly a full cop per 10 degrees. at 125 your COP is typically pretty low, and lifespan of the compressor is greatly compromised. I love Geo... love it... but I would never design a system for a geo heat pump at over 115 and I will do practically anything to keep it under 110. |
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BadgerBoilerMN
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| 03 Feb 2011 01:09 PM |
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Radiant floors don't move air but naturally you will have an ERV to control air quality and the usual exhaust fans as necessary. |
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