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During this cold weather I suspect the cycling will invariably be due to the heat pump defrosting. This is perfectly normal, and whilst undesirable, i...
Setting the WC curve at 50C LWT @ 0C OAT, could produce the same slope as 55C LWT @ -5C OAT, the difference being that in the first instance the LWT w...
The WC curve needs to match the heat loss of your home, so if you find that your home is not achieving the desired temperature with the curve set at s...
All forms of heating systems are going to have to work harder and use more energy when the weather is cold. Because heat pumps get most of there ene...
To help with your understanding. The LWT dictates how much thermal energy it will be possible for the heat emitters to emit. If your radiators or UF...
Theory would suggest fewer defrost cycles at OAT's below -3C. Where do you live and do you suffer high humidity levels?
I would suspect that it would be very difficult if not impossible to fully explain the difference without looking closely at the underlying raw data, ...
I don't disagree with what you are saying, but when I talk about large scale energy storage, I am thinking more along the lines of GWh size systems, w...
You are in the fortunate position of having an Ecodan and a well insulated home. Looking at the manufacturer's data tables, a 14kW Ecodan should sti...
Thank you Dunlorn, you appear to have answered the question I was going to pose to forum members. "Does the defrost frequency reduce at OAT's below -3...
There appears to be some confusion. My post was a reply to the question set by Andehh, who appears to experiencing spikes in temperature as shown in t...
The problems you are experiencing are because you have an on - off type room thermostat controlling how the heat pump operates. If you wish to have th...
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