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Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Dahlonega , Georgia
Posts: 14,555
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Four years ago we replaced our aging HVAC with a dual fuel LP 2 speed 18 SEER heat pump/AC . We have a 500 gallon tank that we fill at summer rates . It's been consistent that come fill up time we have 30 % to 40 % left in the tank . So very efficient . Keep in mind this is in the Georgia mountains so not extremely cold but cold enough .
Last year we added a Kohler 20k whole house generator that is also LP . To have some safety margin I added a 250 gallon tank . Both tanks are teed together and I can switch between tanks . Basically we use the 500 as the primary and the 250 as emergency back up . So far so good .
We keep the heat at 72 and the AC at 74 . This has proven to be comfortable and efficient settings for us . House is ranch style at 1650 s.f. with basement . If I was designing a house to be built I would design it to use a mini split system . I have one in my man cave garage and it is excellent for both heating and cooling .
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2002 Boxster S . Arctic silver + black top/int. Jake Raby 3.6 SS engine " the beast ". GT3 front bumper, GT3 side skirts and GT3 TEK rear diffuser. 1999 996 C4 coupe black/grey with FSI 3.8 engine . Rear diffuser , front spoiler lip with ducktail spoiler .
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