Rheem Split Systems

Posted by =?ISO-8859-1?Q?Tekkie=AE?= on February 8, 2007, 7:00 pm

Jeffrey Lebowski wrote:

>>>>>> I believe the existing system is undersized anyway, which
>>>>>> is hard on everything...
>>>>> An adequately sized system will run constantly at design temps,

> shouldn't

>>> be
>>>>> hard on the system though--for instance, here during this time of the
>>> year I
>>>>> try and keep at least one of our heat pumps running all of the

> time....

>>>> an adequately insulated structure would neither gain or lose btu's and
>>>> would require nothing more than a ERV for adequate heating. cooling
>>>> and ventilation needs.
>>> Ididnt enginner nor build the structure.

>> I could have sworn you told me you were moving in the direction of
>> retirement

>
> Problem now is that our European manufacturer /distributer has has flaked
> out....which suddenly leaves us taking up all the slack....while at the same
> time we recently picked a distributer in Hong Kong that is going gangbusters
> reselling into Vietnam, Korea, etc....and so I'm busier than a fly eating
> shit here lately.
>

>> and striving for a degree in domestic engineering.... :-)

>
> Sounds almost like a vacation to me....
>
> ===
>
> Turn 49 next sunday...gonna go see my brother saturday...install that relay
> and outdoors reset in his system and then it's seafood buffet at a Little
> Creek Casino for supper.
>
> Maybe I'll get lucky afterwards...never know...
>
> --

With your brother? Oh my!

Posted by Jeffrey Lebowski on February 8, 2007, 8:29 pm

> Jeffrey Lebowski wrote:

> >>>>>> I believe the existing system is undersized anyway, which
> >>>>>> is hard on everything...
> >>>>> An adequately sized system will run constantly at design temps,

> > shouldn't

> >>> be
> >>>>> hard on the system though--for instance, here during this time of

the

> >>> year I
> >>>>> try and keep at least one of our heat pumps running all of the

> > time....

> >>>> an adequately insulated structure would neither gain or lose btu's

and

> >>>> would require nothing more than a ERV for adequate heating. cooling
> >>>> and ventilation needs.
> >>> Ididnt enginner nor build the structure.
> >> I could have sworn you told me you were moving in the direction of
> >> retirement

> > Problem now is that our European manufacturer /distributer has has

flaked

> > out....which suddenly leaves us taking up all the slack....while at the

same

> > time we recently picked a distributer in Hong Kong that is going

gangbusters

> > reselling into Vietnam, Korea, etc....and so I'm busier than a fly

eating

> > shit here lately.

> >> and striving for a degree in domestic engineering.... :-)

> > Sounds almost like a vacation to me....
> > ===
> > Turn 49 next sunday...gonna go see my brother saturday...install that

relay

> > and outdoors reset in his system and then it's seafood buffet at a

Little

> > Creek Casino for supper.
> > Maybe I'll get lucky afterwards...never know...
> > --

> With your brother? Oh my!

No, I'd meant at the Casino, ( ya durned goofball ) !!!

--

Posted by udarrell on February 8, 2007, 11:35 am

Trlather@comcast.net wrote:

>On Feb 6, 10:04 pm, gof...@gonefishin.net wrote:
>

>> Trlat...@comcast.net wrote:
>>

>>>How is the reliability of Rheem gas furnaces and outdoor AC units for
>>>a split sytem? Need to replace the builder grade "Jani-Junk" system
>>>(real tired of fixing it)!
>>>

>>supposedly according to Consumer Reports, Rheem is rated second only
>>to American Standard. As a commercial contractor I can purchase any
>>brand I want, and will still reccommend Rheem products for residential
>>above trane carrier york or lennox.
>>Now, picture in your mind your "Jani-Junk" system.
>>Think long and hard about the duct system, as it too needs complete
>>replacement, and quite possibly upsizing to accomodate higher
>>efficiency equipment.
>>It very well could be the existing duct system is Junking your Jani
>>faster the the manufacturer designed it to self destruct...
>>

>Good points, I believe the existing system is undersized anyway, which
>is hard on everything...I'm sure a manual J was done when the house
>was built(wink) Thanks for the info!
>

The existing system may not be undersized or at fault, as there could be
multiple installation errors causing all of the problems!
Janitrol units were not junk if the installation was done properly, if
not, all units will have performance failures.
Have a manual J & manual D done. Make sure the ductwork & airflow are on
target! Good Luck.
http://www.udarrell.com/proper_cfm_btuh_duct_sizing_air_conditioning_systems.html

- udarrell

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Posted by Bob_Loblaw on February 8, 2007, 2:18 pm

> Janitrol units were not junk if the installation was done properly,

Janitrol can't seem to make a unit with a properly sealed blower
compartment door.
No matter how well it's installed, air whistles through the poorly mounted
blower door.
Plus they're flimsy all around.Plus they used the same exchangers as the
Keeprites, with the popping rings......other than that, they're great.....
:-)

--
Respectfully, Bob

Posted by on February 8, 2007, 4:05 pm

> Plus they used the same exchangers as the
> Keeprites, with the popping rings......other than that, they're great.....
> :-)

The popping rings are due to an incorrect "high" temp rise.
Yeah, I know all about the recall, BUT...

I have yet to find one with popped rings that was operating with-in
specifications.

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