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Forum: Georgetown 11-15-2012, 01:53 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,293
Posted By HVACretired
No right way

What he said
Forum: Georgetown 11-15-2012, 01:24 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,293
Posted By HVACretired
Your missing the fact that a gas furnace is only...

Your missing the fact that a gas furnace is only 60% eff (that a documented fact) plus the electric heater has no pre purge or post purge. So.......... when you measure the true sensible heat out of...
Forum: Georgetown 11-14-2012, 07:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,293
Posted By HVACretired
IRV2 Thread

Here is the link to one of the threads i've been on:
Cheap Heat now available direct - Page 4 - iRV2 Forums (https://www.irv2.com/forums/f54/cheap-heat-now-available-direct-129303-4.html)
Forum: Georgetown 11-14-2012, 03:38 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,293
Posted By HVACretired
I installed one of the cheap heat systems and it...

I installed one of the cheap heat systems and it works great. I been in areas were it a got down to 2 degrees out side and the system kept us warm and toasty with no other heaters. On of the best...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-26-2012, 03:27 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 35,830
Posted By HVACretired
Not Safe

This system where you have a couple of heaters blowing into a confined space does not look very safe. My son just purchased a system designed to attach to the existing gas Furnace (its UL certified...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 07-26-2012, 02:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,558
Posted By HVACretired
Something is bad wrong it should not do that,...

Something is bad wrong it should not do that, have you checked the outside coil on the roof to make sure its not clogged with cotton wood seedlings (pull the cover off and look at the outdoor coil...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-26-2012, 02:11 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,585
Posted By HVACretired
Correct Auto-Transformer

BINGO
As I said earlier, one device that does it all and protects you from both the highs and the lows.
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 07-26-2012, 02:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,558
Posted By HVACretired
Compressed air

If your hot and the AC cycles off why don't you just turn the thermostat down a couple degrees?
Forum: Cedar Creek 07-26-2012, 02:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 24,651
Posted By HVACretired
I have attached a picture of where the flue pipe...

I have attached a picture of where the flue pipe touched the side wall on the outside of the RV. If I wouldn't have don't caught it when I upgraded my Cedar Creek with the CheapHeat Electric heat...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 07-26-2012, 01:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,558
Posted By HVACretired
Fan doesn't match compressor

It's not your thermostat (99.9% thermostats DON'T fail), Depending on the AC unit you have here is how it should work.

Thermostat sends cooling call
Fan on immediately
Compressor on immediately...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-26-2012, 01:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,893
Posted By HVACretired
Here is the information you need to rewire your...

Here is the information you need to rewire your furnace, I got it from one of the CheapHeat installation Manuals (RV Comfort Systems). In your case you will not have the orange because you don't have...
Forum: Electrical, Charging Systems & Solar 07-25-2012, 11:03 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 11,585
Posted By HVACretired
Best answer

Your spot on the auto-transformer should catch both the highs and the lows
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-25-2012, 07:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,206
Posted By HVACretired
I am getting a lot of questions about AC because...

I am getting a lot of questions about AC because of that I am going to post some comments I sent out recently that may help some others. If you fell like I am rambling just delete it and sorry for...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-25-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 21,535
Posted By HVACretired
Next NO Cooling after long run time, IF (key word...

Next NO Cooling after long run time, IF (key word IF) the compressor is still running you probably have a freeze up problem. Indoor coil freeze up, this is only caused by one thing LACK OF AIR FLOW...
Forum: Forest River FAQs 07-25-2012, 07:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 28,461
Posted By HVACretired
Next NO Cooling after long run time, IF (key word...

Next NO Cooling after long run time, IF (key word IF) the compressor is still running you probably have a freeze up problem. Indoor coil freeze up, this is only caused by one thing LACK OF AIR FLOW...
Forum: Forest River FAQs 07-25-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 28,461
Posted By HVACretired
Troubleshooting RV Air Conditioners

ILUVRVing:

Looks like none of my comments got to you.
First comment:
You said that you turned the thermostat up to turn it off and back down within a minute. That in its self can create a...
Forum: Modifications and Updates 07-25-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 21,535
Posted By HVACretired
ILUVRVing: Looks like none of my comments...

ILUVRVing:

Looks like none of my comments got to you.
First comment:
You said that you turned the thermostat up to turn it off and back down within a minute. That in its self can create a...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 07-25-2012, 12:15 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,591
Posted By HVACretired
Maintenance

From your mouth the THE RV PARKS ears, regular maintenance should be preformed at lease quarterly on every pedistal.
Oh ya thats wish full thinking
sorry
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 07-25-2012, 12:11 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,591
Posted By HVACretired
Wouldn't that help

If you voltage drop is that bad I dont belive it would help, again there is a ten to one ratio. Most fridge heater elements are 3.2 amps @120 VAC or 32 amps @ 12 VDC. If 3.2 amps on a 120 VAC circuit...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 07-25-2012, 11:57 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,591
Posted By HVACretired
Hard Start

I have used a lot of hard start caps over the years, but to quite honestly unless your trying to start against a high head pressure (hot compressor without time to equlize after shut down) you...
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 07-25-2012, 11:32 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,591
Posted By HVACretired
Running the fridge on 12 VDC shouldn't effect...

Running the fridge on 12 VDC shouldn't effect issues you having with the high voltage system in your coach. Also remember that 12 VDC is 1/10th of the voltage of a 120 VAC service, so as it related...
Forum: Rockwood 07-24-2012, 08:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,445
Posted By HVACretired
Heater upgrade

Thanks for the feed back, I'll be interested to here more about this Ductless system. My son just bought one and I think he would be interested.
Forum: Appliances and Electronics 07-24-2012, 08:55 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,591
Posted By HVACretired
Here is a little something to remember, as the...

Here is a little something to remember, as the voltage goes down the amps go up. Work is a combination of volts and amps which = watts or work. Any motor or inductive component will suffer from this,...
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-24-2012, 08:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,206
Posted By HVACretired
work around

Do my best to help out anyone I can
Forum: Welcome Mat 07-24-2012, 06:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,206
Posted By HVACretired
Retired HVAC Tech

I am a retired commercial Mechanical Contractor; I spend over 35 years involved in the Commercial Heating and Air Conditioning industry. Now my wife are full timers traveling while we can still sit...
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