Converting my A/C into a HEAT PUMP! [Adding TXV, RV & re-pipe]
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- Опубликовано: 5 янв 2021
- This is my upstairs A/C that I replaced last spring with a 3 phase straight cool condenser (because it was free) that I hacked the VFD into.
It ran just fine all simmer long and I had originally planned on doing the heat pump modification once the summer ended.
Well, it's Jan 6th and I'm finally getting around to it.
I purchased a new Reversing Valve, TXV, 3/16" copper tubing and used various piping I had in my junk bucket(s).
For now there is no defrost control but I will install one later.
i dont know a lot about hvac and all that stuff, but thank you for being a person who is innovative enough to challenge and successfully accomplish a conversion! im so tired of seeing people just want to buy and replace as if they wouldnt be able to tackle a project for the sake of practice of theory and curiosity. people keep saying things like "why bother when replacing is easier and cheaper" but dont put their knowledge or tinkering to the test. i just enjoy seeing that putting all the necessary parts together is well, possible outside of factory. its refreshing
I love the build. I expected AC units to have most of the components to be converted to an heat pump. You answered my questions in glorious fashion. Thank you for taking the time to document your process.
The only issue with your ECM motor is they are usually 825 rpm and programmed for the load of the factory blade.
Nice to modify vs replace. Nice job. Heat pumps for water heaters, heat pumps for clothes dryers, heat pump hvac either air/water/geothermal source. I have solar and battery storage/EV also. I can not control healthcare costs but can control energy costs. I save $400/month on gas and home electricity
I did it first
I would've loved to do this back in tech school lol, the smart workin side of me says "gee it would've been better to just have bought a heat pump and installed it" but the curiosity side of me said "this looks fun, I wanna do it" hahaha. Great work as always, this is what you'd call the perfect hack!
Disclaimer: I'm not an HVAC guy but I'm resourceful, willing and able. I have 14 brand new Lennox 5 ton A/C units that I was looking to sell but I may convert a couple of units to heat pumps. Great Video!!! I'm also not sure if it's worth $1500 to convert. I have many questions and wondered if we can talk before I start the project. If so, how can I contact you? Or please make a list of materials needed.
Heater with out pump
Sweet. Nice job
Pretty dam kool
Note for those who haven't followed my earlier project with this unit.
Amazing and I was just....getting ready to ask about defrost.....nice! “Maybe I’ll build one” This fab is brilliant
Thank you for explaining that in layman's terms. I have never understood how heat pumps actually function. Next level stuff!
Very informative! Great job on your conversion!
I have been thinking about doing this on our old Heil/Trane unit. Since I just discovered this week I can fix the A/C. But our heat exchanger has been removed as it kept tripping our limit switch, there is no central heating now. This might be the best solution given our non-existent budget.
Got me me as a subscriber can't wait to see what other type of stuff you get into . Very nice work good job!!
And i thought turning my portable a/c into a heat pump was hard. Nice job!
Nice job, i bet it was pretty satisfying to hear that reversing valve shift
excellent video, very cool concept
Great job! I will be looking to do this soon.