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Posted by DIMwit on March 27, 2007, 6:33 am
excellent answer.
>> > > I am interested in replacing my Rheem Condensing unit model
>> > > #CFF-0250-
>> > > RFVC. I have a Goodman A30-10 air handler. Does anyone know what
>> > > condensing units would be compatible with my Goodman air handler. I
>> > > was thinking that the outside unit is a 2.5 ton unit and my house is
>> > > 1,500 sq/ft. I would like to jump up at least 1/2 a ton if at all
>> > > possible on the condensing unit. What do ya'll think?
>> > > Thanks
>> > > E
>> > I think you are about to make a clusterfuck into a bigger one.
>> > 1500 sq/ft means absolutely NOTHING.
>> > WHY not do a load calculation and install a PROPERLY sized unit???
>> Tight budget and I don't want to replace the air handler if I don't
>> have to. I have A/C resources but am not a contractor. Are you
>> telling me the system is already screwed??
> YEP
>> What is the PROPER unit
>> size?
> DON'T KNOW, I HAVEN'T DONE A LOAD CALCULATION ON YOUR HOME.
>> 1 ton = 500sq/ft??
> DEPENDS, DO YOU WANT IT DONE PROPERLY?
>> Am I wrong?
> YES
>> I know there are other factors
>> that can effect that calc but saying there are no other factors what
>> do ya think?
> My thinking HAS NOT changed any...
> Do a "load calculation", or settle for the quality that you pay for.
> Low cost will equal a screwed up system. One that will not only affect
> your
> comfort, but will cost you more in operational cost. You'll NEVER be happy
> with it's performance, as you will be having it serviced constantly.
> You have a choice, do it *right* now or do it twice. Doing it properly the
> first time is a WHOLE lot cheaper.
> As far as 1 ton per 500 sq/ft... do you think someone in NY, SD, or CANADA
> will need as much cooling as someone in FL, TX or AR?
> What if one has 2 x 4 construction vers 2 x 6?
> What if one has R13 walls & R19 ceiling insulation vers R19 walls & R30
> Ceiling?
> What if one has a basement and the other is on a concrete slab?
> What if one has twice as many windows?
> What if one has sky lights?
> What if one has an attached garage?
> What if one has a lot of shade?
> What if one likes it 68 and the other likes it 78?
> The list just keeps going...
> First step,
> GET A LOAD CALCULATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
>
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> RFVC. I have a Goodman A30-10 air handler. Does anyone know what
> condensing units would be compatible with my Goodman air handler. I
> was thinking that the outside unit is a 2.5 ton unit and my house is
> 1,500 sq/ft. I would like to jump up at least 1/2 a ton if at all
> possible on the condensing unit. What do ya'll think?
> Thanks
> E