Last seen: Sep 19, 2024
But when it is very cold, the water gets 'lumpy'. 🙄
@iantelescope My previous post was to highlight how I think that your system should be plumbed for correct operation. You therefore have various opt...
@iantelescope Hi Ian, I have been away for the weekend, so I'm just catching up with the saga. Rather than jump about trying this and that, I wo...
@iantelescope It is obvious from the data you have supplied that your system will struggle to achieve the correct indoor temperatures during cold we...
If you are considering having a power diverter installed, I would suggest that you select one with a scheduled boost facility. That could then be used...
@iantelescope Whilst there will be some heat loss from your heat exchanger into your kitchen area, if the heat exchanger is adequately insulated the...
One possible way to maximise the output from your solar PV and minimise your heat pump usage would be to install an interposing relay or contactor. ...
@iantelescope Another fine example of 'rip off Britain'.
As far as I am aware, MCS set standards and charges installer's for accreditation, but no one actually appears to inspect and sign off installations, ...
As you have discovered, there appears to be no mechanism for consumers to get poorly installed and commissioned systems rectified. Have paid your in...
@iantelescope I am sorry to hear of your woes. Unfortunately there would appear to be no regulatory body responsible for ensuring the correct inst...
Yes, I had arrived at a 9% reduction in efficiency. If my understanding is correct, it would appear that Ian has both a PHE and a buffer tank installe...
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