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Here is the data so far, but even this is not 100% as my net sometimes drops. Still, gives an idea. I tend to have the hot water running on ECO mode, ...
I can now, I done an automation in Home Assistant that records the power usage when the valve changes between Room (Space Heating) and Tank (...
This is what mine looks like, seems to have less insulation than yours, and going up the wall about 8 meters, and another 6 to 8 meters or so inside t...
That's why you can just add one full year, and it will come to 2.23, so far you can just look at the total numbers over almost 2 years: 378...
I tried to add the workings on the PDF, as I realised there is no formula. I can duplicate my spreadsheet as everything I have is on Google S...
I've put a comment on my article, directed at Heat Geeks, and I think you should still reach out to them directly, so they can put you in touch with s...
This is the problematic 4 pipes buffer. Since I reduced the pump speed, pumping INTO the buffer to L1, the SCOP seems to have improved slightly. I ass...
This is my current usage so far, which my installer keeps stating I don't understand how Heat Pump SCOP works, how to work it out and that my readings...
@adamk I am trying to follow the 10 pages:) but probably got lost. I thought my installation was bad, but your seems worse. In my case I overpaid by ...
All of the installers are happy using my radiator designs, they stated that they seem solid. For context, please see attached the actual de...
Hi Mars, I am in Colchester, so North Essex, all the Heat Geeks in my area are based in Ipswich.
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