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@rhh2348 I find this an interesting question as I did a similar thing after reading John Cantors site. I have 28mm to my 5kW heat pump which then r...
@alfapat the flow temperatures in and out of the buffer tank aren’t really something you can do anything about. They just indicate how much efficiency...
@alfapat There is no such thing as a dumb question, just a dumb answer 🙂
@alfapat I think modern TRVs can be fitted on either side. The lock shield will restrict flow whichever side it is sited
@alfapat Remember Pat, as the outside temperature varies, so does your flow temperature. If you are not getting to room temperature today when its war...
@alfapat yes if you can get the maximum flow temp to 46C from 50C that will be a result. you will find that each adjustment will affect every other...
@alfapat that is what water law is for Pat. It automatically adjusts the flow temperature to take into account the OAT. Once you have the rad valves r...
@chandykris just give them a good wash out before fitting them back 😁
@wawyed Thats the only thing I could think of that might account for the difference. It looks odd but I doubt its affecting COP much
@chandykris Yes, I did that, just bought two big radiators and shifted the others into different rooms. No problems.
@wawyed Mine isnt doing that, is your water pump PWM controlled?
@johnnyb Is that different to what Toodles has shown in the response above?
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