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    Jul 14, 2008, 12:08 PM
    Single Stage & Mult-stage heat pumps
    What is the difference between a single stage and multi-stage heat pump?
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    Jul 14, 2008, 01:44 PM
    Single has one compressor
    Multi has two or more compressors.

    It could also mean how many strip heaters are in the air handler that goes with the HP.
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    Jul 15, 2010, 12:28 PM
    How does a Reciprocating Gas compressor function
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    Jul 15, 2010, 04:22 PM
    Google reciprocating compressor,, you`ll find more than you want to read
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