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Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-09-2016, 11:45 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 108,020
Posted By rcpilot
Funny you mentioned that. I did that this...

Funny you mentioned that. I did that this summer.

I put an SPP6 on each AC. Easy to do. When I went back down stairs to test them out my entire digital control system was inop. Would not...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-09-2016, 11:29 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 108,020
Posted By rcpilot
43-44 amps is where the LMS shed the rear AC. ...

43-44 amps is where the LMS shed the rear AC. That makes sense.

The problem I had with more than two ACs was the start surge would dump the transfer switch every time. After tightening the...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-09-2016, 12:42 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 108,020
Posted By rcpilot
smackdaddy Welcome to the forums. It's a...

smackdaddy

Welcome to the forums. It's a great place to learn from others. I've learned a lot of very helpful info here.

Your zone 1 problem is exactly what we had two years ago. After I...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-04-2015, 09:55 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 108,020
Posted By rcpilot
I did not pull the front or rear off the roof. ...

I did not pull the front or rear off the roof. You can see it all and fix it from the inside. They were also poorly taped from the factory.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-04-2015, 02:01 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 108,020
Posted By rcpilot
Update from RCpilot… We have now had a...

Update from RCpilot…

We have now had a chance to ops check the cooling after the AC duct rebuild on the Voltage during hot weather. I am happy to report the air flow is significantly improved in...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-19-2015, 10:59 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 108,020
Posted By rcpilot
I got the tape at Lowes or Home Depot. I think...

I got the tape at Lowes or Home Depot. I think both have it. It's not cheap but is worth it.

Nashua is the brand I had on hand when I started from previous projects. I purchased another roll of...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-19-2015, 02:20 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 108,020
Posted By rcpilot
After replacing the AC unit I tested the airflow...

After replacing the AC unit I tested the airflow inside the main cabin in Zone 1. I had much more air flowing from the ceiling vents than before. I regret that I did not measure the air flow...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-19-2015, 01:59 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 108,020
Posted By rcpilot
The last step before replacing the AC unit was to...

The last step before replacing the AC unit was to dress up the wire bundle with zip ties. This makes it much easier to replace the unit and I think it would make less air drag in the intake ducts. ...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-19-2015, 01:55 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 108,020
Posted By rcpilot
More after taping photos showing the exit and...

More after taping photos showing the exit and intake boxes. These air boxes are now air tight and do not have the air leaks anymore.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-19-2015, 01:49 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 108,020
Posted By rcpilot
The next step was to remove all of the factory...

The next step was to remove all of the factory applied tape. This tape was thin and poor quality. Then I re-taped and sealed all sides, corners and ducts in the exit air box.

This is where a...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-19-2015, 01:38 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 108,020
Posted By rcpilot
I used a small throw blanket to protect the roof...

I used a small throw blanket to protect the roof when moving the AC unit to the right of the holes.

To no one's surprise I found the expected mess of poorly applied HVAC tape and multiple air leak...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-19-2015, 01:33 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 108,020
Posted By rcpilot
The lag screws were removed as shown. The screws...

The lag screws were removed as shown. The screws were long. After removing the lag screws I traced the triangle pattern on the roof with a Sharpie marker to assist in reposition when done. I...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-19-2015, 01:26 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 108,020
Posted By rcpilot
Roof AC removal. Warmer and drier weather...

Roof AC removal.

Warmer and drier weather finally arrived and I got to the roof mounted AC. First step was to remove the plastic top shroud. There are several screws on the sides that were...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-14-2015, 03:30 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 108,020
Posted By rcpilot
I really like the Voltage 3895 a lot. It fits...

I really like the Voltage 3895 a lot. It fits our needs and uses quite well. However, there is a major issue with the design and quality control of the AC systems. I look forward to testing my...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-14-2015, 03:22 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 108,020
Posted By rcpilot
I use zip ties to bundle the rats nest of wires...

I use zip ties to bundle the rats nest of wires and remounted the thermostat wire which fell out when I dropped the bottom plate. After closing up the unit and testing there was much more airflow. ...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-14-2015, 03:19 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 108,020
Posted By rcpilot
The last step from inside was to remove the AC...

The last step from inside was to remove the AC vent cover over the bed in the garage. This is where I found the total mess and decided to post my findings on the forum.

As soon as I removed the...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-14-2015, 03:05 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 108,020
Posted By rcpilot
After all the vents, intakes, and front AC box...

After all the vents, intakes, and front AC box were retaped and installed I removed the vent caps from the four Zone 1 ceiling vents and did a flow test with the fan on Hi. There was much more air...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-14-2015, 03:00 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 108,020
Posted By rcpilot
The wiring rats nest to the front AC control box...

The wiring rats nest to the front AC control box was secured with zip ties to a neat bundle. The baffle between the intake and exhaust side of the air box had several leaks that were taped up around...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-14-2015, 02:51 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 108,020
Posted By rcpilot
The next step was to remove the front bedroom AC...

The next step was to remove the front bedroom AC cover over the bed. I found the inlets to the left and right ducts were almost completely restricted by sloppy factory applied tape. In addition...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-14-2015, 02:39 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 108,020
Posted By rcpilot
I used a small flashlight and inspection mirror...

I used a small flashlight and inspection mirror to look inside the intake duct toward the center air box under the roof mount AC unit. You can see the duct floor is buckled up restricting the flow...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-14-2015, 02:30 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 108,020
Posted By rcpilot
The next task was to inspect the two air intakes...

The next task was to inspect the two air intakes in the zone 1 center cabin ceiling. I found as previously mentioned that there is very little area available for intake air to enter the system. The...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-14-2015, 02:23 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 108,020
Posted By rcpilot
I discovered the ducts run from front bedroom all...

I discovered the ducts run from front bedroom all the way to the rear garage room. Since we have the rear door open when dry camping at RC model airplane meets I elected to close the rear ceiling...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-14-2015, 02:18 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 108,020
Posted By rcpilot
After retaping the ceiling vent holes with high...

After retaping the ceiling vent holes with high quality HVAC aluminum tape the duct opening is unrestricted and has no leaks. All eight ceiling vents were reworked and then plastic vent covers...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-14-2015, 02:14 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 108,020
Posted By rcpilot
Foam board ducting holes cut smaller than holes...

Foam board ducting holes cut smaller than holes in ceiling and not centered. I used a hobby knife to reshape foam board duct holes to line up with holes in ceiling.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-14-2015, 02:09 AM
Replies: 250
Views: 108,020
Posted By rcpilot
Typical ceiling vent taping from factory. Tape...

Typical ceiling vent taping from factory. Tape blocking air flow and allowing air leaks into ceiling.
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