ᐅ Air-to-Water Heat Pump – Location of the Outdoor Unit – Maximum Distance / Efficiency
Created on: 21 Jan 2021 13:03
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netuser
Hello dear forum community!
Due to recent developments, I would like to ask about your experiences with the remote installation of the split unit.
In our initial planning, the unit was supposed to be installed as close as possible, meaning directly next to the utility room. In this case, facing the street = front yard.
However, the building authority has now requested a redesign because installation there is not permitted, which we and the architect apparently overlooked.
This is understandable in principle, as we are not fans of placing these units in front yards either and originally preferred a different location. Now the redesign is unavoidable, so an alternative installation about 11-12 meters (36-39 feet) away is basically the only option.
What does this mean for us in terms of efficiency and possible additional costs? We were previously generally advised against this remote installation because every extra meter would mean several hundred more in installation costs and the efficiency would suffer.
Does anyone have practical experience with this?
Thank you very much in advance!
Due to recent developments, I would like to ask about your experiences with the remote installation of the split unit.
In our initial planning, the unit was supposed to be installed as close as possible, meaning directly next to the utility room. In this case, facing the street = front yard.
However, the building authority has now requested a redesign because installation there is not permitted, which we and the architect apparently overlooked.
This is understandable in principle, as we are not fans of placing these units in front yards either and originally preferred a different location. Now the redesign is unavoidable, so an alternative installation about 11-12 meters (36-39 feet) away is basically the only option.
What does this mean for us in terms of efficiency and possible additional costs? We were previously generally advised against this remote installation because every extra meter would mean several hundred more in installation costs and the efficiency would suffer.
Does anyone have practical experience with this?
Thank you very much in advance!
@nordanney
Because I don’t think I would be allowed to "tinker" with it as a DIY project 🙂
@FoxMulder24
Thanks for the confirmation! We will probably end up with a similar setup. I’ve found such insulation materials too, but I wasn’t sure if they were the right ones, since online prices are usually only around 40-50 EUR per meter.
nordanney schrieb:
So why don’t you just do it yourself then?
Because I don’t think I would be allowed to "tinker" with it as a DIY project 🙂
@FoxMulder24
Thanks for the confirmation! We will probably end up with a similar setup. I’ve found such insulation materials too, but I wasn’t sure if they were the right ones, since online prices are usually only around 40-50 EUR per meter.
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FoxMulder2422 Jan 2021 17:33Tolentino schrieb:
What is the diameter of that part? We installed the following district heating pipe:
Uponor Ecoflex Thermo Twin HP DN25 2x32x2.9 empty conduit 2x32x3.5
It has an outer diameter of 140 mm (5.5 inches)
During installation, we were three people. One or two hold the pipe end in position, while the third shovels gravel, etc., in until it holds. The pipe is quite sturdy and has a corresponding bending radius. So order a few meters (feet) extra to be safe.