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@transparent the backup ports are for use with the optional gateway device which is for just that. I specifically checked. Gateway is extra as w...
ok fair point but what’s confusing me, which I have not said, is that as soon as he had installed the tanks he came and apologised and said they neede...
will do, I’ve not made any changes today, I am gathering my thoughts on everything learn from here and the Chofu manual first but I will decide what t...
@transparent Hi Transparent diagram looks broadly correct I think. 1) in the event of a power failure nothing will work, I know that. Sigenerg...
Apologies I may have worded that badly... I meant we might in theory generate more than 6.4kw with the 10kwp array, however the we would always cap ou...
Ooops - I have just re-read your reply and you said "wouldn't" advise... I mis-read that as "would"!!!! Ok I will leave it as it is then and focus o...
Architect brief was design (including the SAP calcs which took feedback from the ASHP and Solar suppliers), planning submission, and Building Control ...
Hi Transparent Thank you for your comprehensive reply. I will check with the plumber about the LCT application, he has been dealing with the ASHP ...
Plumber did ASHP and calcs and spoke with builder regarding UFH design who did the UFH loops and manifolds and thermostats. It was the builder insist...
I had them set to "3" supplementary mode when they were using loads of electricity... The Chofu manual is indeed much more helpful, thank you, I had...
Im still typing up a very long reply having read the chofu manual which is extreemly helpful on the volumisers! I will post on that soon. In r...
Hi James thanks for the tip about the Chofu manual, I’m reading that now and will post again soon as it’s much more informative about the volumisers...
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