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140% AFUE is Coming – Introducing Thermal Heat Pumps

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A 5,000- 6,000 Btu/hr air conditioner drawing about 500 watts can be installed in one window of a designated cool room (it is important that the installation is insulated and well-sealed

A 5,000- 6,000 Btu/hr air conditioner drawing about 500 watts can be installed in one window of a designated cool room (it is important that the installation is insulated and well-sealed
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A central fan-integrated supply system uses a fresh air intake ducted to the home's central furnace or air handler unit to supply fresh air throughout the home

A central fan-integrated supply system uses a fresh air intake ducted to the home's central furnace or air handler unit to supply fresh air throughout the home
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A central rooftop fan supplies outdoor air to all floors of a multistory multifamily building, pressurizing the corridors and providing make-up air for the elevator shaft, which is depressurized by an exhaust fan.

A central rooftop fan supplies outdoor air to all floors of a multistory multifamily building, pressurizing the corridors and providing make-up air for the elevator shaft, which is depressurized by an exhaust fan.
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A central rooftop fan supplies preconditioned outdoor air to every floor of a multistory multifamily building, pressurizing the corridors and providing make-up air for the elevator shaft, which is depressurized by an exhaust fan.

A central rooftop fan supplies preconditioned outdoor air to every floor of a multistory multifamily building, pressurizing the corridors and providing make-up air for the elevator shaft, which is depressurized by an exhaust fan.
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A complete HVAC system includes ducted returns

A complete HVAC system includes ducted returns
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A condensing boiler and indirect domestic hot water

A condensing boiler and indirect domestic hot water
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A constant airflow regulator is a modulating orifice that automatically regulates airflows in duct systems to constant levels

A constant airflow regulator is a modulating orifice that automatically regulates airflows in duct systems to constant levels
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A constant airflow regulator is fitted into the neck of the supply duct to control air flow to deliver the design airflow regardless of pressure variations

A constant airflow regulator is fitted into the neck of the supply duct to control air flow to deliver the design airflow regardless of pressure variations
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A cool room should have low enough heat gains to be easily cooled by a small single-zone cooling system such as a mini-split or a window air-conditioner as shown here

A cool room should have low enough heat gains to be easily cooled by a small single-zone cooling system such as a mini-split or a window air-conditioner as shown here
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A Corsi-Rosenthal Box is a highly effective DIY air cleaner made of easy to obtain materials such as HVAC filters, a box fan, cardboard, and tape

A Corsi-Rosenthal Box is a highly effective DIY air cleaner made of easy to obtain materials such as HVAC filters, a box fan, cardboard, and tape
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A detergent port on a steel boiler

A detergent port on a steel boiler
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A direct-vent sealed-combustion fireplace takes its combustion air directly from outside through a dedicated air inlet and vents combustion products directly outside

A direct-vent sealed-combustion fireplace takes its combustion air directly from outside through a dedicated air inlet and vents combustion products directly outside
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A direct-vent sealed-combustion furnace has dedicated pipes for combustion air and exhaust

A direct-vent sealed-combustion furnace has dedicated pipes for combustion air and exhaust
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A duct leakage test is performed on a ducted heat pump system using a duct tester (blower fan) and a digital manometer.

A duct leakage test is performed on a ducted heat pump system using a duct tester (blower fan) and a digital manometer.
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A ducted central return brings air from central return registers back to the air handler through insulated, air-sealed ducts

A ducted central return brings air from central return registers back to the air handler through insulated, air-sealed ducts
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A flow grid is inserted into the filter grille/slot to directly measure airflow.

A flow grid is inserted into the filter grille/slot to directly measure airflow.
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A foaming cleaner is used to clean the coils inside this ductless indoor unit; a mini-split bib surrounds the unit to contain overspray and drips

A foaming cleaner is used to clean the coils inside this ductless indoor unit; a mini-split bib surrounds the unit to contain overspray and drips
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A foaming sprayer and mini-split bib are required to properly clean this ductless wall-mounted indoor unit

A foaming sprayer and mini-split bib are required to properly clean this ductless wall-mounted indoor unit
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A fresh air inlet is ducted to the return side of the home’s central air handler; a motorized damper and electronic controls help balance the flow of fresh incoming air with controlled exhaust to meet ventilation requirements

A fresh air inlet is ducted to the return side of the home’s central air handler; a motorized damper and electronic controls help balance the flow of fresh incoming air with controlled exhaust to meet ventilation requirements
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A ground-source heat pump used a fluid flowing through pipe loops to draw heat from or discharge heat the ground to heat or cool the indoor space.

A ground-source heat pump used a fluid flowing through pipe loops to draw heat from or discharge heat the ground to heat or cool the indoor space.
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A high-efficiency heat pump is installed in a closet within this home’s conditioned space.

A high-efficiency heat pump is installed in a closet within this home’s conditioned space.
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A main vent is installed on the side of a drip leg

A main vent is installed on the side of a drip leg
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A modern single-inlet direct evaporative cooler draws outside air through an 8- to 12-inch media filter

A modern single-inlet direct evaporative cooler draws outside air through an 8- to 12-inch media filter