i'mstihlaguy
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I have been asking alot of questions in preparation to install an OWB and have been receiving alot of good advice from people on this site. As a result, I am going to make my own underground insulated pex and I think I have the t-stat situation worked out for the OWB primary / heat pump backup scheme. I am very thankful to everyone for this.
Up until now, my questions have kinda been hit and miss about the different parts of the system. Mostly because I would read someone else's posting and that would cause me to have similar questions. I want to do the whole system right the first time so I have created a sketch based on what the OWB dealer told me to do and the advice I have received here. If anyone wants to ask questions, comment or make suggestions on any part of this setup please feel free. Again, I appreciate the help.
Here's some detail:
1. Heating two-story house with full basement (about 3200 sq. ft.)
2. OWB will be 75' from the house.
3. Currently have two heat pumps. One serves the basement and first floor. Second one serves second floor. Chose to only install hx in downstairs air handler for now. Can install second hx upstairs later is needed. We have a big room with vaulted ceiling open to second story. There are returns near the ceiling so I hope to pull heat from there with the upstairs air handler to distribute to the second floor.
Up until now, my questions have kinda been hit and miss about the different parts of the system. Mostly because I would read someone else's posting and that would cause me to have similar questions. I want to do the whole system right the first time so I have created a sketch based on what the OWB dealer told me to do and the advice I have received here. If anyone wants to ask questions, comment or make suggestions on any part of this setup please feel free. Again, I appreciate the help.
Here's some detail:
1. Heating two-story house with full basement (about 3200 sq. ft.)
2. OWB will be 75' from the house.
3. Currently have two heat pumps. One serves the basement and first floor. Second one serves second floor. Chose to only install hx in downstairs air handler for now. Can install second hx upstairs later is needed. We have a big room with vaulted ceiling open to second story. There are returns near the ceiling so I hope to pull heat from there with the upstairs air handler to distribute to the second floor.