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JeremyPOsborne

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    Yeah, really trying not to advertise. But add disclaimer. Thanks for letting me know it's a bit much. I tried to tone it down. Let me know if it's better or i should delete. stream…

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    Execute, execute, execute, execute, execute, execute, execute, execute, execute, execute, execute, execute, execute, execute, execute, execute, execute, execute, execute, execute, …

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    Comment #45706132

    Most don't have a payback if the cost of electricity is too high. Let's make them lower cost up front and lower running costs so it's a no brainer when replacement is due.

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    Comment #45706084

    2-3 hours planning, parts list, client management, 4-6 hrs to run electrical, 2-4 hrs to mount condenser, 4-8 hrs for medium line set, 4-8 hrs air handler, duct, platform integrati…

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    Comment #45705876

    Some are trying to cut HVAC install costs in half, and a lot of people are already working on it including Jetson (where the author works) and disclaimer my company Electric Air. A…

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    Comment #45705405

    Ground source is often the only choice here. While air source can technically work well down to these temperatures, much of the available equipment doesn't suit some homes.

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    Comment #45705251

    You are right! I was unfair. The customer was clear they wanted ManJ calcs. It's not the customer's problem to reduce cost. The high cost is the customer's problem through even if …

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    Comment #45705217

    Yep, the cost is in the trip is a big factor but sounds like it was their choice to try to sell you. You did the right thing by asking them do the calcs before they came out. Milli…

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    Comment #45701443

    If we’re trying to bring down cost the this is the issue with so many contractors coming out. The cost of sales is about 10-15% of the installation in the US. So thats $2-3k in Cal…

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    Comment #45701123

    We account for duct losses at Electric Air when sizing. It’s baked into industry standard Manual J sizing calculators and other methods. ManJ isn’t perfect find for this purpose. I…

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    Comment #40035067

    You're right; 80% of US homes are single-family with forced air and ducts. Most heat pumps are swap-in replacements for these systems. One central air handler is connected to ductw…

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    Comment #39322652

    Hey, agree that would be awesome. It's super specific, so probably the easiest way is to request a quote from us, and you'll get a list specific for your address. Go here https://w…

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    Thank you Ghufran! It was great working with you. -- Jeremy from Helios

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    Comment #35179902

    spaceguillotine I'd love to hear about your experience as a former installer! Any chance for a DM?

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    Comment #25095350

    Jeremy here from that Boundary Layer Technologies. That company building hydrofoil cargo ships. Hydrofoils are not new and have been working for half a century in harsh weather con…

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    Jeremy from BLT. I just saw this post, cool! You are right on that we're developing small cargo ships at about 1% of the largest containers ships. However, a comparison to the larg…