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Air source should use 3-4x less electricity than oil filled or electric radiators. but it has to be set up correctly If that 44c on your disp...
@winnie-wicket Can you post a pic of the main controller, which will probably be near your water tank? Take a pic of any screens you can access ...
Quick Q I’ve tweaked our WC curve. It’s been running at between 25-39c this week. today for example it’s 11c outside and running at 26c flow. 5c ...
Just for the long pipe run we had this. You can get preinsulated pipe which you bury and therefore it has less heat loss (as underground is warmer tha...
I set the mode to normal (which favours economy over fast warm up/comfort). I also changed the interval from 10mins to 60mins my guess on that i...
Do you have 3 phase electric? Just because the 3ph Ecodan is approved for Connect and Notify.
It’s not bending the rules though if it’s less than 60amp. You simply don’t need to inform them prior Mines a 14kw and we didn’t pre notify them...
@waylander that does make sense as they will plan for the worst and look at the peak usage. but if you can avoid informing them prior it’s not an i...
Do you need their permission? I think you can notify them afterwards 2. Connect & notify This scenario applies to properties with new M...
@batalto Basically what I listed in the first post.
@hjd yes its fairly straightforward The receiver clips onto the control board, then you need to pair the receiver with the controller. The...
Been running heating for a couple of days on new simpler setup COP has been between 4 and 5. Last year was 3.3 at same time of year. Admitte...
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RE: Questions about A2A for heating as well as cooling
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RE: New Vaillant Arotherm controls link to existing thermostats ; wired vs wireless
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RE: Cooling with air to water heat pumps
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RE: Do I add Air Con or MVHR to existing A2W ASHP?
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RE: Heat Geek mini store vs pump size
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