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Differences between modern AC and air source heat pump compressors
Hi all. I'm wondering, what are the major differences between an AC compressor and an air source heat pump compressor. Wen i say AC, i mean small, domestic, split units, not the large industrial ones. There are a few differences i noticed from studying datasheets but couldn't find more in...- Jon_Doe
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Variable speed refrigerant compressor at very low speed - efficiency
Hi there everyone. I know variable speed compressors can be overdriven and also run very low. Some sources indicate down to 10% but most it's no less than 30%. What i could not really find out is data about efficiency of the system at very low speeds. The reason i'm pondering this is that i...- Jon_Doe
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