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Well done on sorting out the insulation first Matt. Is the heat loss figure before or after all your proposed changes?
Its what ive used. I know some people choose ones which dont constrict the pipework too much but mine are just honeywell.
@polar-bear So from your diagram I see that you are using the same temperature water for the UFH and radiators? That may be problematic with regards r...
@davidalgarve Im only just beginning to scratch the surface David but it seems that there are some energy saving features in Melpump although maybe no...
@pollar-bear Top job, I installed my own too and even though it is basic plumbing skills, There was always the nagging doubt "what if I f*** this up a...
I have now managed to tweak a few DIP switches to get all the required data through now and I have to say Im really impressed with the dongle (Mitsubi...
@old_scientist I dont monitor the tank temperature but inferring from the flow temp I think the ASHP can heat to around 50-60C. That water is probably...
So after playing about with DHW settings for a while I think the optimum use of the coil is for about 30 mins. After that time the COP drops to a poin...
@majordennisbloodnok Good explanation I thought 😁
@davidalgarve Unfortunately not as I didnt install Melcloud, the dongle doesnt need it. Hopefully Philip will be able to help when he joins the discus...
@davidalgarve The dongle I bought allows the standard Mitsu adapter to plug into it so you can have both. Ive copied in the chap I bought it off so ho...
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