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Ok it’s been a few weeks since I posted and things have moved on so I thought I’d update back with what else I have learnt and changed over that time....
Well this morning the master bedroom & ensuite were at 19.2C and the living room 20C so both towards the bottom end of normal but quite close and ...
Ok I’ve cleaned both filters - both were quite dirty with fine black soot, but I wouldn’t like to say they were dirty enough to restrict flow. I’m ju...
Must admit I am also cynical as to why reducing flow rate in order to achieve a bigger differential between flow temp and return flow temp would be be...
As far as I can remember the reason why it caused more defrosts was that it kept the compressor running constantly which caused it to ice up. Keepin...
Ok so I’ve called Grant this morning and talked through the issues. their advice was that my flow rates are likey too high which is what is...
Thank you JamesPA for taking the time to reply to me, it is much appreciated. I will try to respond to some of the questions and points you raise. ...
@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...
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