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maarass
11-09-2004, 03:13 PM
Hi all, our mechanicals will be going in soon. I have upgraded from 10 seer to 12 seer units (two) I'm getting recirculating loops to both upstairs baths. The Hvac guy said, when I inquired about getting a 2 stage furnace for the upstairs, that having 2 seperate systems will make it not nessesary. Is this right ? I thought that since heat goes up, a 2 stage system will run on low more often. I also found out that both furnaces will be in the basement. Wouldn't it be more efficient to have the upstairs furnace in the attic ? thanks all

Rich
11-09-2004, 04:28 PM
Read some of these articles http://www.buildingscience.com/resources/mechanical/default.htm

maarass
11-09-2004, 05:52 PM
Rich, thanks for the link. Looks like some good read.