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Last seen: May 7, 2026
@pash44pump So are you changing from a Midea HP to a Grant HP? What size is the property?
@ecoste From the graphs I wonder why its heating water DHW to 55C from midnight, is that when you want it super hot? Should take around 45 minutes to ...
@batalto Looks fine to me too, then I noticed the date! these old posts crop up too often then if you reply often get a message saying it was sorted s...
@springswood we install these nationwide and I have them in my own home. they are super efficient (nothing cheaper) and cost effective to purchase. Th...
The A2A would be mostly if not all free if you have so much PV and a large battery. Mine is most of the year. It'll be cheaper and far quicker to work...
@dowallydrifter Sounds like legionella cycle, normally on a Tuesday if the installer didn't change it. Turn the water off if not using it when away. T...
It'll bring on electric back up heaters if at 55C as they'll work quicker in the winter. Not sure about old ME units but Daikin had a 6 or 9kW back up...
We install mostly A2A for churches and village halls, often due to little use and quick heating required. They will always work out substantially chea...
@grahamf Okay, I assumed you'd had an answer from Grants, I've not come across a Grant HP with its own pump not stopping. Their tech support is good s...
This is often a problem when units are installed under a grant scheme. Some have two or three pumps running all the time! They should always be contro...
@batpred We run our aircon in the summer not just to keep fresh and have a pleasant indoor temperature, but to use up some of the spare energy we gene...
It a ridiculous approach, impossible to have zero disrupt, that means as you say nothing is upgraded, just chuck in another poorly working heat pump. ...
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RE: New Vaillant aroTherm Plus in black - When will it come to the UK?
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By Batpred , 10 hours ago
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Current metrics - DHW target set to 47c
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RE: My Grant R290 9kW Heat Pump Installation
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RE: DIY or Don’t Touch? Solarman Smart Meter Install
That was my understanding also.
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RE: Grant Aeona 3 R32 cycling with weather compensation.
That would be abnormal but I cant see from your charts ...
By JamesPa , 22 hours ago
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RE: Vaillant Sensocomfort Time
Oh I remember this from when I set mine up 2 years ago,...
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Heat geek have already stated that the pro is in fact c...
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