Pressure Drop in primary circuit
Good morning !
I am writing this as I am dealing with the Samsung help line !
Two days ago I posted about losing pressure in my heating systems primary circuit.
Many thanks To James for replying!
Since then I have had the system turned off . After the initiall cool down of the system I checked all pressures and topped up as required.
I deliberately had the two circuits at different pressures .
Over night there has been a slight drop in pressure (1 to 2 psi) evenly in both circuits this I think is down to residual cooling.
Given that the system lost its Pressure over night when operating, would I be right in thinking the fault lies in the outside unit ?
Given that it has no warranty. Can and is it worth repairing these things ?
Are there people who would take it on ?
If I have to replace the unit will the wiring and pipes be of the same standard ?
I know It is a big ask, but my faith in tradesmen is very low , I have a self build and have learnt that I can live with my own mistakes, but find it hard to come to terms with paying other people, to muck it up or not provide support .
Many regards
Alistair
P.s heating not on the Samsung phone options.
I have just been given a diferent number from the one on my paper work 0330 7262677 . I am going in !
Hi Alistair. I’m not an engineer but it sounds as if your analysis is correct to me. Perhaps others will be able to confirm.
A replacement like for like should be a straight swap. I’ve fitted my own Samsung if that’s the route you want to take.
House-2 bed partial stone bungalow, 5kW Samsung Gen 6 ASHP (Self install)
6.9 kWp of PV
5kWh DC coupled battery
Blog: https://thegreeningofrosecottage.weebly.com/
Heatpump Stats: http://heatpumpmonitor.org/system/view?id=60
Whoo hoo A number that worked , option 5 !
An engineer is going to call me back !!
Nick from Samsung has called me back .
He has said that the system has had major trauma, and possibly for a long term, due to failure of the pressure vessel , and that it may take a while to expell all the air in the primary circuit !
Will keep the fill loop attached and top it up as needed for a week , and then report back !
I will hope for the best, and admit that this help has quelled some of my cynacism ! Thanks Nick !
If only I had recieved similar attention from my service / installers !
Thankyou to all
Alistair
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