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I cannot check until we get to colder temperatures, but I seem to recall that the secondary pump is not controlled by the Hydrobox, i.e. runs all the ...
@johnmo That is a different concept to that I was trying to get across in my broken Portugese sprinkled with English. I was hoping to ditch the sec...
@jamespa Yes the EHSC has a pump with these charasteristics according to the Manual
I am seeking help from JamesPA; Derek M; Mars and anyone else who can contribute on the topic of re-purposing a buffer tank as previously discussed! ...
I for one have thoroughly enjoyed this exchange and just hope it has answered the original questions from LickOfPaint. Thanks to all
Here in the Algarve, we have high outside humidity in the winter which causes condensation indoors in some rooms and therefore, opening windows does n...
Hell Mars - good of you to check up and I am afraid that I have not yet modified the buffer tank function. I have been preoccupied with installation...
@johnmo Yes, so I understand. However, I took a different route on “SmartHome” and use a Hubitat hub. I won’t be doing anything sophisticated with ...
@toodles Thanks Toodles. Will try to remember. On the substance of my original question, i.e. best device to record power used for ASHP, I have l...
Still will not allow the link!
I did try to put an Amazon link in for the ZigBee device but it didn't work so have tried again below. On advice from others, I have decided that us...
Thanks Johnmo. Firstly, I should have made it clear that I am on a 3 phase supply in Portugal and it doesn't look as though I am going to get anythi...
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RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
Looks like not much change in electricity prices in the...
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RE: Questions about A2A for heating as well as cooling
@rob-of-york I would concur with the underfloor insulat...
By Toodles , 1 hour ago
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RE: New Vaillant Arotherm controls link to existing thermostats ; wired vs wireless
Nothing attached! I have rads but UFH makes the case ...
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RE: Cooling with air to water heat pumps
Passive cooling should always be the first call. Keep ...
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RE: How Accurate Is My DIY Heat Loss Calculation?
I think this calculation goes the other way. 3.54kW ga...
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RE: Do I add Air Con or MVHR to existing A2W ASHP?
@rob-of-york Thank you, I’m thinking along these same l...
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@Mars Good questions! The downstairs unit did the maj...
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RE: Volumisers in Heat Pump Systems: Does Placement Matter?
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RE: Plug and play solar. Thoughts?
My thought is simple. Bring it on and bring on plug in...
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RE: Heat Geek mini store vs pump size
Yes I agree, that’s why Heat Geek have most likely sele...
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@tomtheheatingengineer, thank you, and welcome to the f...
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RE: HeatGeek vs Octopus surveys: puzzling disparity - any ideas why?
@majordennisbloodnok @tomtheheatingengineer For my ...
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RE: Is the "divide by 2900" rule still valid?
Really flow rate is a pipework limitation not a water p...
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