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You are basically correct in what you state. A buffer tank may cause lower efficiency due to mixing unless the water flowrate both in and out is kep...
@jamespa Having now answered the first part of the original question, that setbacks do appear to save energy, how do you propose that the second par...
Please feel free to ignore all my post.
@jamespa If my understanding is correct, I think that you will find that the modeling tool performs the task that is being requested, since it calcu...
Hi James, There is a relationship between OAT and Energy In, but it is not as clear as the relationship between OAT and Energy Oat. The relationsh...
I suppose it depends upon the size of your solar PV array and the quantity of hot water used. The diverter, as the name suggests, only diverts the e...
@jamespa I had arrived at similar conclusions so time ago. Please find attached a table that I also produced some time ago to investigate the effe...
@toodles I think that you may find that even when fully open, the valve internals will have a smaller diameter than the attached pipework. Also radi...
In the Stiebel manual there is mention of an Oil Sump Heater, which may be using some of the 200W, though it would be be best to ask Stiebel and/or yo...
I believe that some heat pump try to maintain a fairly constant DT, by varying the water flow rate, while other keep a fairly constant water flow rate...
You are obviously already aware that for best overall efficiency, water should flow through the maximum heat emitter capacity. It is very unlikely t...
I would suggest that you leave the system as it is for the time being, but monitor the temperature in each room. If any particular room starts getting...
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