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@old_scientist My one thought is that if you’re getting 100% efficient very cheap hot water, is that still more expensive than 400% efficient heat at ...
@old_scientist HI OS, yeah you're right using the power mode or forced mode the delay timer for the immersion heater will be neglected and will switch...
SOLVED So it turns out the problem is, I am a massive Idiot. A few weeks ago, I had used most of my hot water, and needed a quick shower as I was...
@hcas Thing is I've not updated the software, that's actually quite hard to do with Samsung as its not directly connected to the internet.
@sjn i've actually been doing calcualtions on a daily basis, so a rounding error would make a big difference.
@sjn Okay so it was a software issue. It appears my energy use is going up, but my energy generation is staying about the same according to the number...
@bontwoody The thing is I have been using it for only DHW for a month or two, i was getting higher cop just on the hot water, so it can’t be that I’ve...
@iancalderbank Ah okay, thats interesting. I have to say deciphering the user manual and FSV values is one of the most difficult parts of owning a sam...
@bontwoody @iancalderbank Thanks for the advice. Looks like Ill try and get a firmware update before removing the LLH, although that could be tricky. ...
If the HP can't modulate below flow temp of 45 degrees and I'm aiming for flow temps of 35, is there much point in swapping out for a different pump?
@hughf The pump dosen't have a pwm line as its an Auto model
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