Recent content by Merkin Donor

It's 2017, heat pumps in northern states and Canada are normal so an outdoor unit running in the winter (heating a house) is no big thing. Just buy a unit that has "low ambient" capability to insure it runs and cools properly in cold climates.

Are you assuming there is nothing left refrigerant wise? Normal procedure would be the evac system into a recovery tank, find and fix leaks then pull a good vacuum and recharge. If the system still has refrigerant in it it will be under pressure and you could burn yourself if you aren't careful...

Make sure both service ports are open, pull a vacuum and make sure it holds steady below 500 microns for 30 minuets then add refrigerant by weighing in the required amount. Done

Can you post the model number of the condenser (outdoor unit)

Just start a new thread with your questions, lots easier than having it buried in the back of an old thread.

I'd dump it unless you got it for absolutely nothing. http://www.carrierenterprise.com/carrier-performance-5-ton-up-to-13-seer-cooling-only-under-ceiling-matches-38hdr-40qac060-3

What I did was do a poor job of trying to make my point. First thing is that what you are describing is the "perfect" hvac system (that doesn't exist). Given the wild range of efficiency you're attaching to "inverter" systems why would manufacturers offer 7k,9k,12k, 18k and up systems? The...

Would you link a manufacturer that claims that and then proves it in real world tests (please). Real world is you buy a 12k btu system and put the set point at 72f the system runs until it reaches set point then modulates to maintain the set point. It's not running continuously at a lower btu...

Not really, if you've over sized the system it won't compensate. Inverter systems will be more efficient than a comparable non-inverter system in the same setting if it's an apples to apples comparison (identical heat load, btu's and room size.

As needed, on thirsty plants every day. I use fabric pots and just give them a lift and if they feel light I water.

I've had good luck growing in coco using General Hydroponics Maxigrow and Maxibloom. One scoop per gallon in my tap water and the pH is right at 5.8-5.9.

If it's the movincool office pro 60 it calls for a 50 amp circuit.

Personally I'd either go to the LED section and copy one of the DIY fixtures or I'd use Sun Systems LEC's.

I like them, I use an 8" to draw air in and filter an 8x16 room works great. The speed control is handy, draws a little higher wattage than they claim but is still way under other 8" fans.

Given the variables you've chosen It sounds like you have already answered your own question several times over on several threads. If you decide to run in an environment that you control as opposed to allowing outside weather dictate what you need you may find that there are significant savings...