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The 16kw will only give you 12kw around 0° so be careful when looking to have that fitted. But you will only have around 15kpa left for the system ...
@jamespa so I fit Nibe, Viessmann, Vaillant, Grant and Heliotherm. I also fitted a new Worcester the other week but that was a favour. id...
@heatgeek Nibe also promote the two pipe buffer, I use this set up when cascading. you would want flow rates matching best you could though. Alt...
@heatgeek this is for an additional buffer vessel, used for separation. it can prolong run times but imo you would be better with a volumiser ra...
@editor it’s a defrost buffer, it uses an Esbe 4 way valve in a three way configuration, hot water, buffer, heating. when it senses it requires a ...
The first issue you have is the dated m&e consultants. Everything is copy and paste and old school workings. you need someone who deals with de...
Firstly by being “suggested” what does this mean? has a full heatloss survey been carrie don’t determine what load is required? by periodic i...
What is that base?? The isolator looks like it’s in the restrictive zone. The diverter valve has a very low value and shut off pressure for a ...
Sorry about the wind and the Evian! There is a buffer yes but it's got a unique feature. Its a defrost buffer not a buffer we would use for hyd...
I do provide heatloss and design packages separate in all my own sort I love installing but the design side is where I find myself more drawn. in my...
Yes I totally get that, that’s why I mentioned that I’m lucky as people come to me for what I offer rather than me getting into quoting wars. My pro...
This isn’t a difficult one for me here in all honestly. the amount of information and detail that goes into an air source Heatpump quote is complete...
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I agree it's not very helpful. Generally, the max heat ...
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RE: Commencing on an ASHP Installation Process
I think therein lies the problem. Ratio of quotes to i...
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... a mode of operation which increases losses due to p...
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@jeff I am sorry @jeff if I have misunderstood what you...
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@editor Cobbler’s Mantra that!
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RE: Flow rate discrepancy between ASHP and manifold
That's useful thanks, I hadn't seen that table before. ...
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In principle I agree, @johnmo, but with provisos. The...
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RE: Heat pump installation and BUS Grant timings
@jamespa Thats how I understood it too. 🙂
By ASHP-BOBBA , 4 days ago
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RE: Antifreeze top up for my heat pump - is this a rip off?
@sallyl That sounds about right if they are re-filling ...
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I wouldn't be so sure about that. Heat pump designers ...
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@toodles they're a rowdy bunch!
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