Return to the Heating & Air Conditioning Forum
| Post a Follow-Up
Carrier Infinity 16 vs 19 Heat Pump
| | |
Posted by daffer (My Page) on Wed, Jun 25, 08 at 9:28
ARI Performance of the 5-ton Infinity 16 HP seems to be better than its cousin, the Infinity 19, when paired with the 58MVC ICS furnace. Cooling is 59,000 BTU for the Infinity 16 but only 56,000 BTU for the Infinity 16. The other stats are about the same. ARI Ref #1409827 and #1409578.
The only difference in the two units according to Carrier's literature is that the Infinity 19 uses a scroll compressor.
If cost is equal, is it better to gain the extra 3,000 BTU or have the scroll compressor? |
Follow-Up Postings:
RE: Carrier Infinity 16 vs 19 Heat Pump
| | |
Slight correction- the ARI Ref# for the Infinity 16 is 1409574. The SEER ratings are the same for the Inf 16 and 19, but the EER rating for the 19 is higher, 10.8 vs. 10.3.
So I'd get a slightly better EER, a scroll compressor, but would give up 3,000 BTUs by using the Infinity 19 HP vs the Infinity 16 HP.
Thoughts? |
RE: Carrier Infinity 16 vs 19 Heat Pump
| | |
| 1409574 Active Systems INFINITY 16 PURON HP CARRIER AIR CONDITIONING 25HNA660A30 CNPH*6024A** 58MV(B,C)100-20 59000 10.30 14.50 59000 8.70 34600 1409827 Active Systems INFINITY 19 PURON HP CARRIER AIR CONDITIONING 25HNA960A30 CNPH*6024A**+UI 58MV(B,C)100-20 56000 10.70 14.40 60000 8.70 37200 if you don't need the 3000 cooling BTUs from the Inf 16 and the price is close, then go with the Inf 19. One other thought. Depending on your location and the two stg HP, the MVC may be overkill and you could drop down to the MVB and save some $$. IMO |
RE: Carrier Infinity 16 vs 19 Heat Pump
| | |
| Tigerdunes- Thanks for your latest input. The salesman had written down Infinity 16HP but listed the model number that was the 19- which is what was delivered. They said I could keep the 19 at no additional cost or they'd get a 16 if I wanted.
That's how I happened to find myself in this position. I'm close on cooling requirements, but don't think I'll notice much of a difference with 3,000 fewer btus. So I'm in agreement with your leanings. I agree the MVC may be overkill, but pricing for the system was very good and the highest level of rebates apply. |
RE: Carrier Infinity 16 vs 19 Heat Pump
| | |
| I like the scroll compressor, but I like the capacity split of the Infinity 16--low stage is around 55% of the nominal capacity. With the Infinity 19, low stage is around 75% of the nominal capacity. The Infinity 16 should run longer and remover more humidity. The performance is slightly better with the Infinity 16, isn't it? It's your choice. Two different compressors. The Infinity 16 stops to switch stages; the Infinity 19 can switch stages on the fly. Carrier has had leaking evap. coil problems. Make sure you get the CNPHP6024ATA coil (note the ATA at the end, not the ACA). The *ACA coils are prone to leaking problems, and the *ATA coils are supposed to be a fix from Carrier. |
RE: Carrier Infinity 16 vs 19 Heat Pump
| | |
| It is the ATA. Glad I have the latest on that. I didn't consider the low stage differences and probably should have. |
High static pressure warning- new installation
| | |
| For penpals ryanhughes and tigerdunes: Yesterday was installation of my new Carrier 5-ton Infinity 19 HP with 58MVC100 furnace and Air Purifier. There was also some constructive revamping of my existing ductwork, feeding in my three returns. The startup person came shortly before the installers left, and everything seemed ok, but when the Infinity Controller was first switched on, the warning of high static pressure came on the screen- I think it said 1.33 at 1750 cfm (but not exactly sure if I've got that right). (If I could figure out how to do it, I could post a couple pictures if that would
be at all useful.) The system has been running ok since last evening and I expect to have some people return today or tomorrow to try to figure this out.
Is there anything that comes to mind as a possible cause and possible fix?
Am I doing any harm by running the system until it's figured out?
Thanks. |
Post a Follow-Up
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Heating & Air Conditioning Forum
|
|
|
