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@algienon Welcome Algie, it sounds like you have great backbone for your installation with all the insulation you have added. A couple of comments o...
@graeme I think the variation might be more than you might think. As you say location is an obvious factor but perhaps 'degree days' could be used to ...
I’m in a similar situation to you regarding energy production, but the seasonal difference in SCOP would vary greatly between houses and locations. We...
@toodles I could add about the time, I set fire to the new sofa after leaving it too close to the 'new' gas fire! I still dont know how my parents did...
Some fond memories there Toodles! 🙂
@drew-pa Ah thanks. Good to know I dont have a misconception about it. On Energy Stats Uk Mick Wall gives a rough way of setting the correct curve. ...
@drew-pa Thanks Drew that isn’t how I understand it. To me the curve sets the “gradient” on the weather compensation chart. The desired room temp...
The microbore pipes might not be an immediate no-no, but some investigation would be needed as to whether they would work along with the radiators. He...
@drew-pa It is set on pure weather compensation at internal temperature of 22C. The unit runs 24hrs with a setback overnight. Theoretically that sh...
@hcas Hi , I appreciate the problems with comparing different systems, but this installation is relatively simple with no buffer/LLH. The estimated SC...
@hcas Ive opened all but the bedroom radiator valves, which they want to be cooler. Im running my Samsung at about 42C flow at the moment and still...
@drew-pa Ive attached the performance estimate Drew, that is all I have. There is no UFH. Also attached are some images of the installation. Other t...
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