Tempstar PGX filter?

Posted by Richard Thomas on November 15, 2006, 12:32 am

wrote:

>Check the static pressure at the supply and return and the temp rise
>as the system is now. That will tell you what you can do with the
>existing duct work.

I don't (think I have) the equipment to do a static pressure check. I
would like to get the system serviced at some point soon so I may as
well get whoever does it to run up a quote for a decent clean and have
a chat with him about what else needs to be done. I was also thinking
about getting a dual fuel split system since to my eyes the Tempstar
looks kinda old but I think it may just *look* old fashioned and in
reality isn't that old (I need to check the labels). Though the dual
fuel split system is attractive, it probably isn't particularly
economically worthwhile while the Tempstar is still rolling along.

I'm not sure what the filter options are anyway. All the registers are
floor registers and I'm not sure there's a good place one could be put
in the wall. Part of why I'd like the manual is any insight it might
give me into the options available.

There's a certain attraction to just tearing the whole thing out and
starting again. I think some of the ductwork is less-than-stellar. At
some point, a cat got into the basement and into the ductwork (it
lived). I think I patched up the hole it got in through but elsewhere,
there is a hotspot in the floor of the living room where I'm assuming
there's another hole.

Personally, with that and other cowboy stuff around the house, I'm
kinda scared to hire someone local. At least if *I* do something
stupid, I'm not paying a huge hourly rate.

For now, I'll just use less setback at night as it's when it's running
for long periods that it tends to trip the limit switch.

Rich
--
I am free, no matter what rules surround me. If I find them tolerable, I
tolerate them; if I find them too obnoxious, I break them. I am free because I
know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do.
--Robert A. Heinlein

Posted by Noon-Air on November 15, 2006, 8:44 am

> wrote:

>>Check the static pressure at the supply and return and the temp rise
>>as the system is now. That will tell you what you can do with the
>>existing duct work.

> I don't (think I have) the equipment to do a static pressure check. I
> would like to get the system serviced at some point soon so I may as
> well get whoever does it to run up a quote for a decent clean and have
> a chat with him about what else needs to be done. I was also thinking
> about getting a dual fuel split system since to my eyes the Tempstar
> looks kinda old but I think it may just *look* old fashioned and in
> reality isn't that old (I need to check the labels). Though the dual
> fuel split system is attractive, it probably isn't particularly
> economically worthwhile while the Tempstar is still rolling along.
> I'm not sure what the filter options are anyway. All the registers are
> floor registers and I'm not sure there's a good place one could be put
> in the wall. Part of why I'd like the manual is any insight it might
> give me into the options available.
> There's a certain attraction to just tearing the whole thing out and
> starting again. I think some of the ductwork is less-than-stellar. At
> some point, a cat got into the basement and into the ductwork (it
> lived). I think I patched up the hole it got in through but elsewhere,
> there is a hotspot in the floor of the living room where I'm assuming
> there's another hole.
> Personally, with that and other cowboy stuff around the house, I'm
> kinda scared to hire someone local. At least if *I* do something
> stupid, I'm not paying a huge hourly rate.
> For now, I'll just use less setback at night as it's when it's running
> for long periods that it tends to trip the limit switch.

You need to call a local *competent*, licensed, insured, professionaly
trained, HVAC technician to come do a complete assessment of your system,
and give you a written quote for system replacement including the ductwork.
Let him design and install the system that will be the most efficient, and
will give the best comfort levels for your home. Its not going to be free,
but do look for a contractor that works on flat rate so your not paying
"labor" charges. That way it doesn't matter how long it takes, the price is
the same. FWIW, the lowest bidder is *NOT* the way to go...look for the
contractor that will give you the best quality installation, and the best
value for your dollar.

Posted by Richard Thomas on November 22, 2006, 2:37 pm

On Wed, 15 Nov 2006 05:32:58 GMT, Richard Thomas

>For now, I'll just use less setback at night as it's when it's running
>for long periods that it tends to trip the limit switch.
>Rich

Well, last night we were greeted by the CO alarm going off so shut
everything down. I believe one of the sites I read about limit switch
problems indicated a cracked heat exchanger could be at fault and
since I assume that normally no combustion products are supposed to
enter the air flow, that would tally with the CO issue. Everything is
staying shut down until I can get someone to look at it.

Rich
--
I am free, no matter what rules surround me. If I find them tolerable, I
tolerate them; if I find them too obnoxious, I break them. I am free because I
know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do.
--Robert A. Heinlein

Posted by Bubba on November 22, 2006, 3:56 pm

On Wed, 22 Nov 2006 19:37:35 GMT, Richard Thomas

>On Wed, 15 Nov 2006 05:32:58 GMT, Richard Thomas

>>For now, I'll just use less setback at night as it's when it's running
>>for long periods that it tends to trip the limit switch.
>>Rich

>Well, last night we were greeted by the CO alarm going off so shut
>everything down. I believe one of the sites I read about limit switch
>problems indicated a cracked heat exchanger could be at fault and
>since I assume that normally no combustion products are supposed to
>enter the air flow, that would tally with the CO issue. Everything is
>staying shut down until I can get someone to look at it.
>Rich

Looks like you're learning. Luckily you are still alive to know it. I
hope that someone you get turns out to be qualified?
Bubba

Posted by Richard Thomas on November 22, 2006, 7:31 pm

wrote:

>Looks like you're learning. Luckily you are still alive to know it. I
>hope that someone you get turns out to be qualified?
>Bubba

I'll try to make sure so. I intend to book a service and duct cleaning
while he's here and talk about getting proper filter whadjamacallits
fitted. I'm also going to discuss options on a dual fuel system though
I suspect it's going to be more economical to repair the old one for
now.

Rich
--
I am free, no matter what rules surround me. If I find them tolerable, I
tolerate them; if I find them too obnoxious, I break them. I am free because I
know that I alone am morally responsible for everything I do.
--Robert A. Heinlein

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