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@derek-m basically goes to 22mm after the valve. Been pretty busy lately and haven’t had a chance to check rad sizes and such yet.
@derek-m will have a look at that tomorrow. I do know they were all replaced with Purmo ones I believe as had column cast iron sort of ones before. I ...
@allyfish I can’t remember what the WC settings are believe I just turned it on as it was off. And set the flow to 45c if I remember correctly. Will g...
@derek-m took the actuators of and checked the valves manually and they are definitely closing. I originally thought they weren’t closing all the way ...
@allyfish @allyfish I manually operated the valve after I took the reading and the pipework past the valve become hot fairly quickly. So would presume...
Valves and outdoor unit:
@allyfish I am not sure on the calculations as they were never given to me. I have just dug out all the paperwork left with me after the install. I wi...
@derek-m Yes all the rads get hot. I have just done an hour long test calling for hot water. there has been no heat demand today, currently set at 18c...
Thanks for the replies guys. Derek-M, I did manage to get WC on and turn the system temp down to 45c as was set to 55c. Did that last year as it ke...
Hi all, I have had A ASHP for just over three years. Was so glad I stubbled upon this forum as seems to be a wealth of knowledge! Daniel
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