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runlikethewind5 t1_j7lw0th wrote
Just ensure you keep a non-electrical backup source of heat when you lose power.
silence7 OP t1_j7lxo53 wrote
You need that for pretty much every modern central heating system: they all use electricity for thermostats, fans, and pumps, even if the heat is generated using fossil fuels
MonsterByDay t1_j7m09cl wrote
True, but you need a significantly bigger generator to power a heat pump than to power a furnace.
silence7 OP t1_j7m54jn wrote
Yes, it takes a beefier backup system to power a heat pump than a furnace: it gets all its energy from the electricity.
Bridgertrailrunner t1_j7p98d1 wrote
In addition to that, you need a generator that provides stable electricity. Our system is set up for a small portable generator, but we couldn't run the heat pump without damaging the electrical system.
Sir_Drinks_Alot22 t1_j7ntku8 wrote
Get a generator?
lantech t1_j7p3mxe wrote
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silence7 OP t1_j7mjkm0 wrote
Looks like those have started to arrive downthread.
jumper501 t1_j89bjel wrote
There is actually a logical reason for this.
R22 heat pumps were not good below freezing Temps. R22 isn't allowed to be installed anymore though.
R410 systems are much better at pulling heat from the air and can run effectively at much lower temperatures.
So moat of your stories about heatpumps being crap, come from people who are only familiar with r22 systems.
Sir_Drinks_Alot22 t1_j7nucf2 wrote
Say what you will about heat pumps but mine were going strong working fine, my nutsack was sweaty as fuck when it was -42 outside I had to turn them off to air out.
whitepowderma t1_j7q2zcc wrote
I have 4 heat pumps and they work great but cost a lot for electric when it's good and cold
investagadget207 t1_j7mdpfw wrote
The heat doesn’t work so I use a heater. Waste of money
FightTomorrow t1_j7ljcit wrote
YOURE GONNA PUMP ALL THE HEAT OUT OF THE CORE. STOP IT.
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