1st solo install on own...be nice!:)

[amb4081]

Is my install "wall of pride" worthy? Overall, I am quite proud of it.

Well, be gentle. This is my first install on my own. Since I am starting out, I could only get Payne. But since the local distributor did not stock the VS Payne fan coil, they let me buy the Carrier equivalent. This system is equipped with 12 SEER Payne 3T heat pump, VS Carrier fan coil w/ 15kw backup elec., a Carrier EAC, Carrier thermidistat, and Carrier LBP humidifier. These pics are before completion. I will post the finalized pics when I finish. I'm waiting on electricians to put in the meter. Thanks.

PS-Before completion, the dirt and dust will be cleaned up. So please disregard that part of the pics. Thanks.



The heat pump doesn't look level in the picture, but be assured that it is.



The dirt will be cleaned up before completion.

[coolwhip]

Why is the return so far away from the unit? Here in Michigan, the inspectors dont like us to come off the side of the disconnect. Also, whats up with the supply trunk?

[amb4081]

The main supply reduces at that point because of the supply duct that branches up and feeds the upstairs. That's why I made that transition. As for the return location, the plumber got in before me and was in my way. I would have had to add another elbow that I did not want to add to the TEL of the farther returns.

[Edited by amb4081 on 08-10-2005 at 04:25 PM]

[amb4081]

To answer your disconnect question, the electricians poked through the house right there. And to dress up the seal-tight and run it with the lineset and other wiring, I came out the side. The inspectors are not too picky around here as long as there isn't a hazard. Thanks for your questions. I appreciate any feedback from the site. Thanks.

[mayguy]

Looks good so far, but I agree with Cool.. What's up with the return being so far over to the right??

[trane]

Looks good, I will give you some things to consider. I see you used s-slip on the transition so I assume you don't have a lockformer but must have a metal brake. You can bend a pittsburg with a metal brake, that would make the fittings look better. It takes a few tries to get it right but I did it that way for a few years when I started.

The joist panning may cause noise problems and should be nailed on the center joist to help with this problem. It all depends on how much the floor gives when someone is walking on it. Its hard to do by yourself but if your going to us metal for R/A pans it needs to be nailed flat and the nails closer together.

The return would have looked better to me if you would have used two 45 degrees elbows to get it closer to the furnace.

Your off to a great start.

[amb4081]

Thanks for the pointers, Trane. I tried jumping and walking above potential noise trouble spots on the main floor and didn't hear anything. But time and use by the homeowner will prove that right or wrong. I appreciate the recommendations from you guys so far. This is a great site. Hopefully, for being 23yrs old, I'm off to a good start.

[rayr]

No one is 23 years old.

[hvaccolo]

In Denver, you're supposed to have a 3' radius clearance (in front and to the sides) of a service disconnect box. Also, if you live in a cold climate, the disconnect should be up higher. Don't want that sucker buried in the snow, especially for a heat pump system.

[spotts]

we didn't even own a break.

[billygoat22]

I'd build a platform over the duct to protect it. I guarantee some dummy will jump on it and crush it.

Ask me how I know this

[duckman373]

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Next time, don't add Viagra to your humidifier water. Geez, I thought this was a family website

[mayguy]

Amb,

You still haven't told us why the return is so far away from the air handler..???

[amickracing]

Originally posted by amb4081
As for the return location, the plumber got in before me and was in my way. I would have had to add another elbow that I did not want to add to the TEL of the farther returns.

[Edited by amb4081 on 08-10-2005 at 04:25 PM]

[amb4081]

In an earlier reply, I stated that the plumber got in before and ran piping and drains that interfered with me putting the return closer.

[ruth32]

Looks good to me too. except, how in the heck are you gonna sheet rock around everything?

[amickracing]

99% of mechanical rooms (in houses) aren't rocked around here.

[amb4081]

Like amickracing said, the half of the basement that the furnace is located and trunks are run in will be used as mechanical room/storage. Only the other half of the basement will be finished. And there are not any obstructions on my part in that area.