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To: robert b furman who wrote (4470)	1/14/2024 8:03:43 PM
From: toccodolce	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 5697

Hi Bob, Sorry for any confusion. I was referring to those sold in Canada by the Canadian governments (federal & provincial). Take care, Tocco

To: robert b furman who wrote (4470)	1/15/2024 9:45:40 AM
From: Ken Adams	3 Recommendations Recommended By Chartgod longz relewis Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 5697

Hi Bob, I'm a full-time lurker these days but seeing your question about heat pumps caught my eye. I lived most of my life in Colorado, where few, if any, heat pumps were ever seen. Several years ago, I moved to Southern AZ just to retire and be warm. The very first winter here in SoAz we got a couple of 2-3 inch snows! Unusual but occasional I was quickly informed. Homes in this area are equipped with the necessary Air Conditioning to survive about 3/4 of each year. The winters are usually kept comfortable with heat pumps.... unless those snowstorms drop the outside temps to the 30 degrees and lower. A phone call to my Heat and A/C service enlightened me. The home heat units typically come with a backup traditional furnace (gas or electric) for just those chilly occasions. If you're thinking heat pump for that Northern remodeling, better check it out very completely. My experience here in AZ would suggest a heat pump isn't your answer. Houston would be a different story, I'd guess.

To: robert b furman who wrote (4470)	1/15/2024 10:42:59 AM
From: OldAIMGuy	Respond to of 5697

Hi Bob, Re: Heat Pumps in WI...... The ones that are designed around ground water recycling can work here in the Tundra. Typically there's an "UP" well and a "DOWN" well. The heat exchanger extracts some heat from the well water and then sends it back into the water table. Our ambient air temps don't allow for air based heat pumps to work through most of the winter. But, ground water is pretty constant in temperature and warm enough to work. I don't know what the current requirements, zoning or statutes are on them, but the technology is pretty well developed. The same heat pump then gives you your air cooling in the summertime. Best wishes, OAG