Last seen: Dec 6, 2024
@kenb they can and they do but only with heat pumps own controllers. the problem is heat loss and there for load varies as the outside temperature c...
@kenb no they dont. contol technology just expects the flow temp to rise if the room isn’t at set point, and to wind down if it’s over set point...
@mjr im sorry I missed this. but yes if you can’t be bothered to fine tune on off controls will crudely solve the issue, at a price of higher en...
At the heart of the problem is the business model of the manufacturers. These manufacturers advise on government policy, all on payroll of non U.k. co...
@derek-m im a gas safe registered installer with about 200 of these systems over 20 yrs. there is no system that cannot accommodate this design, and ...
that’s vaillant heat pump or boiler 8 mixed zones , but it could 2 or 4. You would use a buffer instead of a header for a heat pump. the pipe la...
@derek-m there are standard designs , all the same from all the manufacturers. there are no variations
it’s all very sad that a modern country can’t embrace technology that does something different from what many expect, to produce the desired out come,...
@hughf yes you are like me! but the lack makes me angry with the system not installers
@hughf There is no continuos professional development program in the heating industry…
The best way of judging an installer or tradesperson is “would you have him to dinner”. No need to ask, but the professional will say no! You need a...
The problem here is heat pumps are promoted as a mythical different solution from gas boilers, but they aren’t! They are just another heat source! ...
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@eliuccio good to hear you’re happy with the install. A...
By Mars , 2 hours ago
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RE: No-code, plug-and-play monitoring for your heat pump
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RE: Is this just haze or something more?
I am not a scientist nor a meteorologist and I know the...
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RE: Benefits of an extra horizontal loop for GSHP
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RE: The good, the bad and the not that great – my heat pump installation
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RE: Buffers, hot water and cooling
Thats presumably heat pump DT, what about radiator DT a...
By JamesPa , 2 days ago
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RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
@chandykris Exactly the same here. We now have 13.5kWh ...
By Old_Scientist , 2 days ago
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Compressor and Evaporator Stratification
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RE: Wood burner with ASHP - direct air?
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RE: Difficult positioning of air source heat pump
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By Lucia , 3 days ago
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RE: Is your heat pump insured?
To make things clear, lots of insurance companies cover...
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RE: Boxt Heat Pump Installation Experience
@adrian any updates since installation? How is it perfo...
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself
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@seatonian got your email. Will connect you with a reco...
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@downfield and @toddles, this isn’t in the settings cur...
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RE: Homely launched for Grant Aerona ASHP control
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By Prunus , 7 days ago
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RE: Antifreeze top up for my heat pump - is this a rip off?
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By Prunus , 7 days ago
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RE: Compressor attempts start but fails - Nibe Fighter 2005 8kW
@skyefarmer amazing. Well done!
By Mars , 1 week ago
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RE: Air source heat pump roll call – what heat pump brand and model do you have?
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RE: Is a Valliant Inline 6kW heater a BUS buster?
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