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OK, I calculate a flow of about 1.9m3/hr in the secondary circuit. This is the Grundfos web page for the pump data: You said CC3, that gives a ...
Hello. OK, I've plotted your PEX data in the attached spreadsheet. The data shows your PEX is pinched between Prim_in and Sec_Out. That means the ...
Hello, A quick reply, I need to go out but will be back later. You said the plate exchanger was installed non-countercurrent. Please can you post a...
@cathoderay thanks for sharing that data. There's not much numerical analysis I can do with it because I need to know 1 flow. Please let me talk (t...
Ahhhh.... When your system is operating at it's equilibrium point the energy from the heat pump is released into the room by the radiators, but ther...
Right, this carries on from this post (Hopefully I got that right). How can I sanity check the amount of ice accumulating in an 8kW ASHP? I th...
@cathoderay, darn it. I missed your comment about room temperature. I've also worked out your primary system volume, 20L. That's small. You have ...
@transparent Thank you for that suggestion. I had seen that type of unit. They fall under the F-Gas regulations in the UK, because there's a refrige...
@cathoderay thank you for the data. It includes information on the fan speed, that's helpful! The data show's your room temperature is 25C and never...
@cathoderay thank you for sharing the most resent set of data, I'll work through that. Are you able to create a table of numerical data, or can you o...
Evening all, An air to air heat pump system might be a possible solution, but I'm not F-Gas registered so couldn't install one. I'd like to keep co...
@transparent Hello. This will not be covered on any grant scheme, I'll be paying the full cost from own pocket 😉 The garage / workshop is a stand a...
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