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Author Topic: One for the HVAC people  (Read 2153 times)

oldchenowth

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One for the HVAC people
« on: November 16, 2011, 01:51:26 PM »
We do not have central air but I do have an A coil, could I have plumbed that to my owb as well \ instead?  I know the ports are a little small.  Would the a coil have held up under the heat?  Just a thought.
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Re: One for the HVAC people
« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2011, 04:24:46 PM »
It wont work, I've seen it tried.  Heat wasn't the issue it was the flow. 
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Re: One for the HVAC people
« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2011, 06:36:23 PM »
Scott is correct. Although you could maybe hook it up, it will not work. There would be very little flow. A-coils are designed to work at higher pressure than you could ever attain with an outdoor waterstove. Generally, max test pressures on most a-coils is 150psi., although in operation, they operate at lower pressures depending on the refrigerant used. Still, you'd never get enough water flow.
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Re: One for the HVAC people
« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2011, 08:48:21 PM »
I've seen people put larger outlets on them and get them to work moderately well. Still, for the money go get a good flat coil with one inch outlets. If you are going to spend the time and money to do an outdoor furnace you should do it right.
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