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Yes, I think that is a good description. However, the OED has the following as the fourth meaning of the verb simulate: "To imitate the conditions o...
I am going to try to keep any posts of mine about this topic, on/off vs continuous running, in this thread. General recap of my thinking so far: (a)...
I did say '"That process [observe > analyse > observe] is at the core of experimental science. [emphasis added]". Perhaps I should have added a ...
I agree, and that is pretty much what we did in the old days, only we didn't call it a model, we called it fitting an equation, or whatever. The cycli...
@derek-m (and @jamespa) - I agree models definitely have their uses when used sensibly, but I fear these days far too many people believe models are t...
I note with interest that model is now in quotes! I still think the best way to 'model' the effects of on/off running is by using observational data, ...
I was a beneficiary of the so-called LAD or local authority delivery version of the Green Homes (or whatever it was called) grant system. Delivery of ...
Possibly, but unlikely. The grant administrator's preferred installer was a dedicated renewables firm. The main problems were a worse than useless roo...
@marvinator80 - apologies accepted, thank you, think no more of it. I agree planning and installing a heat pump, and more in your case, can be a very ...
@marvinator80 - OK, and I am glad it has all worked out well for you.
You are correct, they aren't, mine is an old leaky building, yours is a modern build. I apologise if I came across as all fired up, I don't actually f...
You are right, but unfortunately I have cross-posted. I am not sure why, because I am usually one to make a point of not pouring petrol on the flames.
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