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@editor I haven’t installed a Kronoterm yet, last year was a heliotherm. i have a Versi I’m installing later this year along with an adapt...
@editor the easiest way to find out is to look at the data on open energy monitor. we seem to have a fascination now with low end mod which good con...
Firstly if your not g3 qualified then I wouldn’t touch it. Mixergy can’t tell you what pressure to set the expansion vessel at as they don’...
I’d travel to France for work if you were struggling with finding anyone.
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 ...
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