Why are these heat pumps so large?

[David A. Andersen]

A high efficiency unit is a 2 ton compressor in a 3 ton condenser.

The bigger coils get more of the heat out of the refrigerant during high ambient temps.

Size has nothing to do with "size".

I don't follow your rule of thumb. Most here generaly install 1 ton per 400 sq. ft.

I know your not saying one "rule of thumb is better than the next"!
All rules of thumb are the same as thumb up your azz.
Also see "Head Up Your azz"!.

[gbeaumont]

Originally Posted by dandersen

A high efficiency unit is a 2 ton compressor in a 3 ton condenser.

The bigger coils get more of the heat out of the refrigerant during high ambient temps.

Size has nothing to do with "size".

My Ex would beg to differ , but anyway getting back to cases, if the 13 SEER demands bigger condensors per ton in high temp environments, does that mean that an exterior coil supplied here in Florida would be bigger than one supplied at the same rating in somewhere cooler?

Regards

Gerry

[Stephen W. Stanczyk]

Originally Posted by gbeaumont

My Ex would beg to differ
Regards

Gerry

Gerry, She is only your Ex because of your false advertising. When you told her about the BIG 8, she was thinking inches and didn't understand you Brits use Centimeters....