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03-08-2008, 05:21 PM #1
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simple; physical size question??
I have a trane xl16i and it is very large. a 3ton if i remember correctly. why are some other units i see so much smaller. like my next door neighbours ruud unit???
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03-08-2008, 05:37 PM #2
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coil area required for higher efficiency for one thing.
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03-08-2008, 05:44 PM #3
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Becuse if it was as small as you neighbours, you'd think you paid too much for it.
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As above, coil size needed for efficiency.
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03-08-2008, 05:47 PM #4
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It is a manufacturing thing. This way different brand units will not all look rectangular or square or round. Depending on SEER rating they may have smaller coil surface compared to a larger one.
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03-08-2008, 06:20 PM #5
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Yes, higher SEER units usually physically larger.
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03-08-2008, 06:29 PM #6
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thanks guys!!!
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03-08-2008, 09:11 PM #7
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Most A-S/Trane units are very large, I think the Spine Fin coil has to do with that. The old clunker recip is big which doesn't help sizing or weight.
But efficiency does have a lot to do with it. A 16 SEER Ruud is good sized too!
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