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Old 12/5/07, 5:51 PM
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Anyone know what would cause this? It was from this morning. The outside temp was about 32 degrees and the unit was working properly.

This is a heat pump.
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Old 12/5/07, 6:01 PM
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Anyone know what would cause this? It was from this morning. The outside temp was about 32 degrees and the unit was working properly.

This is a heat pump.
This is quite normal for a heat pump working at very low outside air temperatures, the system is designed to switch of and go through a thaw cycle to clear any frost build-up every 1/2 hour or so.


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Thanks Gary. I was not sure how often they went through their defrost cycle.


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The "defrost cycle" is usually either on a timer or outdoor t'stat (ODT).
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Hi to all,

it's when they look like this that you have a real problem

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good picture Gerry. It makes me feel all warm, fuzzy, and green
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Dont they require cement pads in Tennessee??


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Gerry,

Isn't that just an outdoor beer cooler next to the A/C?


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Did you tell them the units were too close together and there was improper working clearance for the disconnects?
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Did you tell them the units were too close together and there was improper working clearance for the disconnects?
I wish I had the much room more often than not!
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Gerry,

Isn't that just an outdoor beer cooler next to the A/C?
That's how I'd write it up Blaine

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