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Thanks again Derek. So these are what is referred to as Flow and return temps? Should they be that close? Will it affect efficiency if they are?
@kev-m it did indeed. It really shouldn't be this difficult.
A quick update on my system. I'm running at a COP of around 3.3-3.4 at around 3 degrees outside temp including water heating for an hour at midnigh...
I'm back now and having checked the energy use it seemed to run for longer and use more energy on #3 on all three settings although this could be down...
@derek-m okay, thanks.
@derek-m I've just read this article on this site They mention WC not working as the indoor temp sensor is in the warm room, like mine is ...
@derek-m I had also noticed the reduction in pump speed. It also dropped to 45 when we turned of WC a few days ago. What KW we were using is a litt...
So I'm now set on 2091, 2 and 3 at #3 I'll report back tomorrow to see how that affects run time etc.
@derek-m so, I've been away for around 24 hours. System is running for around 20 hours a day according to operation time on the wired remote. COP of 3...
@derek-m it's okay, I was being impatient. It's hitting the temps fine I believe. I'm out for the night so I'll check again tomorrow. Thanks
@derek-m thanks, I'll check that tomorrow.
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