Is the compressor used a piston type?
7) We use two or 3 types of compressors, depending on the application. Normally we would use either a Bristol Scroll or a Bristol Inertia. We like the Inertia’s with certain sizes because of the efficiencies. Since we deal in the Energy Conservation Industry, we will always tend to lean towards very high efficiency compressors. For example the Inertia 5 ton compressor offers BTU/Watt EER (Electrical Efficiency Ratio) of the 11.7 level. Other sizes go above ten. The Bristol Scrolls are also very efficient but they are appropriate for certain applications. We also use Tecumseh Compressors, more rarely because the efficiencies are lagging, so far. However, the Tecumseh is a real workhorse. However, we have monitoring the Inertia’s and the breakdown rate has been very low. Geothermal carries a 5 year limited warranty on the compressor. The compressor manufactures only offer a one year warranty so we carry the last four. For obvious liability reasons we must be very careful which compressor
