My main complaint is the built in controls. I had to relocate the temp sensor so the thermostatic control would work properly. Sometimes the damper won't open and the unit needs to be power cycled to get that working properly. They are also very sensitive to keeping the filters clean. A little bit of dust dramatically reduces the airflow through the unit. They generally work fine but could use some refinement. We will be installing an air handler and ducts for other areas in our house that are more accessible
Fun following your progress as hard to find diy on air to water heat pumps in the US; Im looking to do same thing. Sorry to hear about all those leaks! Looking back, are you happy with the Arctic heat pump & space pack fan coils? Weee you able to buy direct or suggest inline retailer? Im in the mountains of CO. Thanks again!!
I am happy with the Arctic heat pump which I bought direct from them. I am glad I bought a better controller (HBX, video coming out on that shortly) than what comes standard with the heat pump. I bought the spacepak fan coils online from Hvac Place but I think Arctic is selling the same ones now. They all come from the same company in China. I don't love the fan coils, they work ok but I think we will be putting in an air handler and ducting with traditional thermostat for the next phase of this project. Thanks for watching!
I read the other comments and responses and it looks like overall you are not thrilled with the Spacepak fan coils. Did you get a chance to compare them (on paper or otherwise) with other options like Chiltrix? I am not sure if the Chiltrix and Spacepak fan coils are the same rebranded units.
I'm not certain but I believe the fan coils sold by Chiltrix, Arctic, Spacepak, MBTEK, etc are all coming out of the same manufacturer, possibly Phnix in China. Speaking only about the Spacepak branded ones we bought, they aren't bad products but I am not impressed with the controls and I would expect better fit and finish based on the price.
Your wife, Mary is a superwoman for getting in that tight space! Good job installing the unit.
Thanks! She was even excited to work in there, definitely superwoman!
Great job! Love the interesting "core sample", lol. And your boys are adorable! :)
Thank you!
I wish I was there with you installing the system. I would give you lots of pro advice 😊
Pro advice is always welcome! Thanks for watching
Why do you not like the fan coils? Was debating between central air handler and fan coils for my own place. Thanks for sharing.
My main complaint is the built in controls. I had to relocate the temp sensor so the thermostatic control would work properly. Sometimes the damper won't open and the unit needs to be power cycled to get that working properly. They are also very sensitive to keeping the filters clean. A little bit of dust dramatically reduces the airflow through the unit. They generally work fine but could use some refinement. We will be installing an air handler and ducts for other areas in our house that are more accessible
Fun following your progress as hard to find diy on air to water heat pumps in the US; Im looking to do same thing. Sorry to hear about all those leaks! Looking back, are you happy with the Arctic heat pump & space pack fan coils? Weee you able to buy direct or suggest inline retailer? Im in the mountains of CO. Thanks again!!
I am happy with the Arctic heat pump which I bought direct from them. I am glad I bought a better controller (HBX, video coming out on that shortly) than what comes standard with the heat pump. I bought the spacepak fan coils online from Hvac Place but I think Arctic is selling the same ones now. They all come from the same company in China. I don't love the fan coils, they work ok but I think we will be putting in an air handler and ducting with traditional thermostat for the next phase of this project. Thanks for watching!
Awesome! Look forward to continuing to follow & thx for input. You deserve a lot of beers after & during this project. Kudos
I read the other comments and responses and it looks like overall you are not thrilled with the Spacepak fan coils. Did you get a chance to compare them (on paper or otherwise) with other options like Chiltrix? I am not sure if the Chiltrix and Spacepak fan coils are the same rebranded units.
I'm not certain but I believe the fan coils sold by Chiltrix, Arctic, Spacepak, MBTEK, etc are all coming out of the same manufacturer, possibly Phnix in China. Speaking only about the Spacepak branded ones we bought, they aren't bad products but I am not impressed with the controls and I would expect better fit and finish based on the price.
The options are pretty limited for hydronic fan coil units