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ASHP in cold well

heat-pump-newbie · 2021-12-11T21:28:31Z

Having just read on this forum about a cold well, I think my heat pump is in just that situation. I haven't found the details about taking temperature measurements though, suggested by @derek-m, just the blowing smoke comment. Please could you tell me more Derek ? Our outdoor unit is in the 'back yard' which is a triangular space on the north side of our bungalow, with a 6 foot fence and tall hedge above one side, and the side of our garden room on the third side. The fan blows out towards the fence + hedge. There is a wide but solid gate on the inlet side of the pump, about 6 foot away from it, also a small shed away on the other side. The pump is the required distance from the house wall. I'm thinking we should replace the solid gate with a slatted one as a start to get more airflow. Does this sound like a good idea ?

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15/12/2021 10:35 pm

@heat-pump-newbie, would be great if you could film a few seconds and post that. I think it would be very interesting to see.

If the video's too big - I think there'll be upload limits for your account, you can use a service like WeTransfer and send it to me editor@renewableheatinghub.co.uk and I can post it for you.

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Topic starter 16/12/2021 8:43 am

@editor Will do. I'll get a better version than what I've recorded already. Good excuse to let off another smoke pellet !

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Topic starter 16/12/2021 10:54 am

@editor can I send it to you on WhatsApp ?

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Could we have an aerial view please? 🙄

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Topic starter 16/12/2021 12:11 pm

@derek-m of the smoke ??

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16/12/2021 12:14 pm

Video? It only shows as a single image here.

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Topic starter 16/12/2021 12:16 pm

@morgan yes - a taster for now while I work out how to get a 66MB video (1 minute's worth!) onto here !!

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16/12/2021 12:18 pm

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Hi newbie. No worries. I thought I had an issue here. I shall await, interested to see this. 👍

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Topic starter 16/12/2021 12:27 pm

@morgan It's on it's way (via Mars !! and WeTransfer). Maybe I'll get a scaffolding tower for Christmas for the aerial view ??

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@morgan It's on it's way (via Mars !! and WeTransfer). Maybe I'll get a scaffolding tower for Christmas for the aerial view ??

I can see that your husband spoils you. 😉

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16/12/2021 1:01 pm

@heat-pump-newbie maybe a cheap drone might suffice?

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