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@ashp-bobba thanks for the response. For clarity, the outline plan is for the kit to be installed for a family member with relatively few £ involved ...
Your topic raises my interest for a couple of reasons. Why, after only 7 years, has your pump died and needs replaced? I feel sure the reasons are s...
@jamespa thank you - that makes sense.
@jamespa thanks James, seeing your graph is similar to what I seem to be experiencing is comforting. I appreciate your sharing the level of detail pro...
@bobflux thanks for your focused thoughts. The tank is the Standard Unistor - not the slimline. The information plate is shown below The standin...
@ashp-bobba in reading your post, I did wonder where your stated 3 to 3.5kW heat loss came from? Was this a calculated figure or derived from operatio...
It’s encouraging to hear a decent story. A couple of questions: 1. What range of COP is the system giving so far and at roughly what ambient tempe...
Hi David, I have no knowledge of your brand of HP. I have a Vaillant Aerotherm and the instal instructions make it very clear the outdoor temperature...
@judith thanks Judith. Confirmation appreciated. The Vaillant guy did say it will come on when deactivating “away” but the rest was not what I expec...
@jamespa Hi James, I suspect you have got your head around the HP essential logic. I am still going up a very steep curve. interesting you mention...
@jamespa Thanks James, that makes more sense. Having said that, if it’s not actually heating why allow the orange glow to light up? No need to respo...
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