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Old 4/6/06, 1:28 PM
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Default Carrier A/C Sizes Help Please

First Unit:
Model Num: 50TM-009-U501

Second Unit:
Model Num: 50TFF014--V511





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Old 4/6/06, 8:31 PM
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http://www.xpedio.carrier.com/idc/gr...it/50t-6si.pdf
The 009 is 8.5 tons and the 014 is 12.5 tons
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Old 4/6/06, 8:56 PM
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I am always curious as to why a HI would be concerrned about AC size? Anyone care to enlighten me?
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Old 4/6/06, 9:37 PM
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SC sops require reporting the btu's if available so its just part of the info gathered here.



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Old 4/6/06, 9:48 PM
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I always figure 7 amps 240 volts 12,000 btu I ton
10.5 amps 18,000 btu 1.5 ton
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Old 4/7/06, 1:21 PM
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The size has about as much to do with things as it's age.

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II. The inspector is not required to:

A. Inspect or evaluate interiors of flues or chimneys, fire chambers, the heat exchanger, the humidifier or dehumidifier, the electronic air filter, solar heating systems or fuel tanks.
B. Inspect underground fuel tanks.
C. Determine the uniformity, temperature, flow, balance, distribution, size, capacity, BTU, or supply adequacy of the heating system.
D. Light pilot flames.
E. Activate heating, heat pump systems, or other heating systems when ambient temperatures or other circumstances are not conducive to safe operation or may damage the equipment.
F. Operate electronic thermostats.
G. Evaluate fuel quality.

2.5. Cooling

I. The inspector shall inspect:

A. The central cooling equipment using normal operating controls.

II. The inspector is not required to:

A. Determine the uniformity, temperature, flow, balance, distribution, size, capacity, BTU, or supply adequacy of the cooling system.
B. Inspect window units, through-wall units, or electronic air filters.
C. Operate equipment or systems if exterior temperature is below 60 degrees Fahrenheit or when other circumstances are not conducive to safe operation or may damage the equipment.
D. Inspect or determine thermostat calibration, heat anticipation or automatic setbacks or clocks.
E. Examine electrical current, coolant fluids or gasses, or coolant leakage.
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Old 4/7/06, 6:41 PM
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SC sops require reporting the btu's if available so its just part of the info gathered here.
That is interesting, thanks Bruce.

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