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Posted by KJPRO on May 12, 2008, 12:56 am
> wrote:
>
>>
>>>
>>>>Bob Simon wrote:
>>>>> I'm looking at programmable thermostats for my heat pump -- Goodman
>>>>> GSH14030 compressor and ARUF3030 air handler with a 10kW heat kit.
>>>>> I want to determine how many stages of heating and cooling I have so I
>>>>> went to the Goodman web site and searched the spec sheets for the word
>>>>> "stage" but it was not listed this way.
>>>>>
>>>>> Can someone please tell me if this is a single stage system or
>>>>> multi-stage? For two stage systems do both the compressor and air
>>>>> handler need to be two stage or is this determined by only one of
>>>>> these components?
>>>>
>>>>Bob;
>>>>
>>>>Your system is a 14 SEER 2.5 Ton Heat Pump. You will need a single
>>>>stage
>>>>cool, 2 stage heating thermostat. The second stage for heat is the
>>>>strip
>>>>heaters. Look in the instructions that came with the indoor unit. It
>>>>will
>>>>show you how to connect your new thermostat to your system. Good luck.
>>>>
>>>>And if you find a problem call your local HVAC repair people. They'll
>>>>help
>>>>you, but there will be a fee tied to the help. We have bills to pay too.
>>>
>>> Thank you. Is the reason you know that the compressor is a single
>>> stage because it only has one BTU rating?
>>>
>>> The old thermostat has a single O/B contact whereas the one I'm
>>> considering buying (White Rogers 1F95-1277) has both an O and a B.
>>> Currently the orange wire goes to O/B - the changeover relay. If I
>>> purchase the 1F95-1277, how should I wire O and B?
>>
>>
>>Did you see where he stated...
>>
>>"And if you find a problem call your local HVAC repair people. They'll
>>help
>>you, but there will be a fee tied to the help. We have bills to pay too."
>>
>>Now quit being so cheap!
>>
>>
> You and "noon-air" seem to make a lot of unjustified assumptions.
> Perhaps you and he are usually right but I have to wonder. It looks
> to me like you're trying to prove that do-it-yourselfers are stealing
> your livelyhood and I happen to be a convenient target for your
> unhappiness.
>
> For your information, over the past two years I paid a qualified
> installer about $7k to install two new heat pump systems in my house.
> A week ago when the WR 1F82-261 thermostat he installed died, I
> re-installed the old mercury switch thermostat.
All my systems have a minimum 5 yr parts warranty...
So in that case, I'd call the contractor back and have them install a new
stat.
While they're there, have them clean and inspect the system!
> As I mentioned, the
> system is working now. I enjoy doing small repairs that are within my
> capabilities and am completely confident that I can install and
> program a new electronic thermostat.
Yet you're here asking questions on the subject YOU "think" is within your
capabilities... that's just to funny!
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