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Last seen: Jun 25, 2026
@editor this is great news.
I see where you were also going with this, its is likely where you use your system less (for not heating water) your system is less likely to need ser...
Technically these monoblocks do not loose refrigerant unless they are failing, they are hermetically sealed, refrigerant top ups are not a service ite...
The issue with over sizing or sizing correctly is equally related to it minimum capacity as well as max req capacity, cost difference between capacity...
@djh ah, I have never seen this before, interesting idea, so a central ASHP but a much lower loop temp then a local top up with mini units in each roo...
Mitsubishi have something called HVRF, this is their VRF with 2 main CH pumps feeding multiple fan coil units with water but acting like an AC system,...
Like with some other minor mistakes made, this is something that catches out even good ASHP companies sometimes, MLCP is not a good solution for any h...
The 32mm PEX/PE MLCP is not 26mm at the connection points, it is 22mm, I do not know the brand they are using but they are often simular to each other...
It seems odd these companies don't design and plan for you before the build, I would say this is at least half our work load, in fact I quite...
Every manufacture has a guide and service list in their manuals, they are easily looked up online:
Its good kit the Midea and significantly cheaper, you would get maybe £500 - £700 off compared to Vaillant.
Contractors pack for inta antifreeze valves are around £220 to the installer, so lets say they sell them to you for £300, fitting them is another £75 ...
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