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    use of reverse cycle air cons ( heat pump) in high ambient temp



    Hi,
    I am looking for some advise / opinion on the use of reverse cycle aircons for the brooding of day old chicks.
    The ideal brooding temp for the first week is approx 30 Cel.
    I've seen that most simple domestic heat pumps will heat up to about 31 Cel and therefore should work.
    However, I have some concern on how effective the ' heating mode' is when external ambient temps reach 26-28 Cel
    Plse advise
    Thks
    Last edited by Quicksave; 01-02-2023 at 06:59 PM. Reason: wrong title



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    Re: use of reverse cycle air cons ( heat pump) in high ambient temp

    Most makes of reverse cycle heat pumps (heat/cool air conditioning) will not heat when the ambient temperature exceeds 23C.

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    Re: use of reverse cycle air cons ( heat pump) in high ambient temp

    Thks Frank
    Plse explain. I thought heat pump efficiency / Performance improves with increased ambient temps

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    Re: use of reverse cycle air cons ( heat pump) in high ambient temp

    It does, but for air conditioning design, heat mode is not normally required when ambient is above 23C. At this point, cooling mode is required.
    Last edited by frank; 01-02-2023 at 10:43 PM.

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    Re: use of reverse cycle air cons ( heat pump) in high ambient temp

    Thks Frank.
    I will research it further / try it and post the results
    I see someone (Proximity) posted a similar question in 2020.
    Plse advise as I am not too familiar with how this site works...is there any way of contacting that person and asking if his trial worked ?

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    Re: use of reverse cycle air cons ( heat pump) in high ambient temp

    Quote Originally Posted by Quicksave View Post
    I see someone (Proximity) posted a similar question in 2020.
    Plse advise as I am not too familiar with how this site works...is there any way of contacting that person and asking if his trial worked ?
    The only way to contact a member direct is to either send them a Private Message or email them. Their contact details are in their profile

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    Re: use of reverse cycle air cons ( heat pump) in high ambient temp

    ok...thks...will do

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