Howdy folks and gurus!
Could an automotive type compressor be used for a heat pump system?
I was looking at using one for an in floor system to heat a work shop.
The junk yards around here are full of cars,trucks and vans where you could choose any where from 1 to 4 ton units.
I do have lots of well water available and some 3 phase motors and VFDs kicking around.
We have lots of wind here and wind power is something I will want to add to this as well.
I could use the auto type control systems such as pressure switches and 12 volt clutch etc.
These are using 134a for refrigerant in the vehicle.
Is the 134a ok for this or would I have to chang to r410a or something?
I would have to use some type of liquid heat exchangers for both evap and condensor.
Will this type of compressor last or give a good service life?
Which compressor type might be the best as in ford dodge chev?
when I get the wind power up and going I plan to use a hydraulic pump and motor set up so the motor speed would always be changing, well I guess just like a car engine does!
Thanks ahead of time and sorry about all the dumb questions!