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    #21

    Dec 16, 2008, 07:23 PM
    Read


    http://www.alpinehomeair.com/related...n%20Manual.pdf
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    #22

    Dec 16, 2008, 07:29 PM

    No snow here. You throw snow, I'll throw mud back...
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    #23

    Dec 16, 2008, 07:30 PM

    Fear the Ice Ball!!
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    #24

    Dec 16, 2008, 07:33 PM
    Crap weather here also.
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    #25

    Dec 16, 2008, 07:39 PM

    Crap? I love this weather! Better to be snowing then raining.
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    #26

    Dec 16, 2008, 08:48 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by MarkwithaK View Post
    Crap? I love this weather! Better to be snowing then raining.

    I hope my set back is still working
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    #27

    Dec 16, 2008, 08:51 PM

    Excellent Igor, excellent! We just need a brain and some lightning...
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    #28

    Dec 16, 2008, 08:54 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by KC13 View Post
    Excellent Igor, excellent! We just need a brain and some lightning...
    No problem it is only controlling the back up.
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    #29

    Dec 16, 2008, 09:00 PM

    Looks like dual-fuel with a vengeance...
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    #30

    Dec 16, 2008, 09:07 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by KC13 View Post
    Looks like dual-fuel with a vengeance...


    The hardest working boilers in show business. My layouts always work. If they fail I blame someone else.
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    #31

    Dec 16, 2008, 09:10 PM

    "To err is human. To blame someone else shows good management skills."
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    #32

    Dec 16, 2008, 09:56 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by hvac1000 View Post
    I hope my set back is still working
    The only potential problem I can see with your system is the Snoopy thermometer. Could get a little hinky in high fire.
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    #33

    Dec 20, 2008, 08:31 AM
    Your contractor is correct in telling you to turn the fan to on. Yes it will run 100% of the time that is just what you want. Just to mention a few benefits 1- More even temperatures from room to room 2- Better air filtration 3- Less temperature swings between the on and off cycles.

    When the fan switch is on the on position the motor runs at a much lower speed and uses depending on the model about the same as a 50 watt light bulb.
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    Dec 20, 2008, 08:39 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by heating1cooling View Post
    Your contractor is correct in telling you to turn the fan to on. Yes it will run 100% of the time that is just what you want. Just to mention a few benefits 1- More even temperatures from room to room 2- Better air filtration 3- Less temperature swings between the on and off cycles.

    When the fan switch is on the on possition the motor runs at a much lower speed and uses depending on the model about the same as a 50 watt light bulb.
    Finally, someone who gets it... You're new around here, huh? Careful of the variable-speed bashers, they will try to turn you to the Dark Side... :D
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    #35

    Dec 20, 2008, 10:12 AM
    Someone missed the point. Reread the first post. LOL
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    #36

    Dec 21, 2008, 12:51 PM

    heating1cooling, if you had bothered to read through before jumping the gun on the rate button you would have read that my issue with VS motors is their repair/replacement costs and NOT their quality. Much higher repair/replacement costs are a fact on these motors not my opinion.
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    #37

    Dec 21, 2008, 12:52 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by KC13 View Post
    Finally, someone who gets it...You're new around here, huh? Careful of the variable-speed bashers, they will try to turn you to the Dark Side...:D
    The Dark Side eh? Is that when your VS motor goes out and after replacing it you cannot afford to pay the light bill? :p
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    #38

    Dec 21, 2008, 01:21 PM

    Good one... we should take our act to the comedy forum!:D
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    #39

    Dec 21, 2008, 03:24 PM

    Mark,

    If you use good reliable equipment you have at least a 5 if not 10 year warranty on the motor.

    We use Trane and have been VERY PLEASED with the reliability and performance if you take the time to set up the unit properly.
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    Dec 21, 2008, 03:32 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by heating1cooling View Post
    Mark,

    If you use good reliable equipment you have at least a 5 if not 10 year warranty on the motor.

    We use Trane and have been VERY PLEASED with the reliability and performance if you take the time to set up the unit properly.
    Several of us respectfully disagree regarding the virtues and/or drawbacks of variable speed, but the rib-poking has been good natured fun for the entire family. I, for one, wouldn't want it any other way.;)
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