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@matwin, welcome to the forums.Expanding on transparent's reply, it's worth saying that a 5kW heat pump can deliver 5kW of heat... that’s its rated ca...
Difference is I’m actively encouraging as much cycling as possible on our dreadful Samsung fridge in the hopes it gives up completely, so we can final...
Very interesting and thanks for sharing. Used correctly and thoughtfully, AI can be an indispensable tool. It comes up with angles very often that you...
And here's a follow up article on the same subject that's an interesting read:
@toodles your account struck a chord with us and it raises some serious questions about what’s being claimed vs what’s being done during heat pump ser...
Good luck with this… I’d also suggest you start a new topic dedicated to your project because it sounds like it’s going to be an interesting one, and ...
@johnmo did you add a buffer to your install?
Definite alarm bells there!
@damon thanks for the quick reply, and that’s quite the glowing reference for Viessmann. Thanks for explaining.
@grahamf, is this for your home or your other project? If it’s for both, even though Damon is based out of Yorkshire, he does take on bigger projects ...
@damon you've fitted a few Viessmann's – can you please elaborate a bit about the buffer/volumiser on these units?
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