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The theory is that buffer tanks help "stabilize" the heat pump's demands and reduce cycling. Most experienced installers in the UK no longer use buffe...
@morgan, no problem. Fire it across when you’re ready.
@allyfish, yes I just received it. I need three more to complete the first video.
Here are our average consumptions when it's -4C, 0-3C, 4-7c and over 8C outside running on weather compensation. In the next video we'll compare ...
@derek-m, the smart metre is a potential issue for us to use the flexible tariffs. Our metre is in a horrible location, but that’s something we need t...
Just got our latest price increase from E.ON. With each increase the standing charge goes up too, which is inexplicable.And I loved the little PS mess...
@iancalderbank, I have similar videos planned. A mix of non-tech, with techie, number driven videos. The number-driven videos will follow in due cours...
With temperatures dropping to -4°C here this week did our heat pump keep our 190-year-old farmhouse warm?
Hang on. Running your heat pump to a set point of 60C or even 55C with outdoor temperatures above 6C is insane, so no wonder your COP is so low. You s...
@sentinam, welcome to the forums and good luck with Grant. Start up a new thread when you’re ready to share your story and feedback.
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RE: Who’s Caved and Switched the Heating On Already?
I have automated this decision. I have a heat pump with...
By jamespetts , 6 hours ago
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RE: COP is not the only measure of efficiency
Can I clarify - is the LSV the manual balancing valve? ...
By jamespetts , 6 hours ago
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RE: Heat Pump Servicing & Maintenance – Good Value or Rip-Off?
Another result and another very happy service customer:...
By ASHP-BOBBA , 7 hours ago
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RE: Vaillant aroTherm Plus 10kW thoughts?
@realevil the fans and fan speed / coil size (height, w...
By ASHP-BOBBA , 8 hours ago
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RE: Mitsubishi Ecodan 11kw Defrosting Issue.
@morgan this can just be done by your sepecilist when t...
By ASHP-BOBBA , 8 hours ago
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RE: Buffers, hot water and cooling
I agree it seems like a lot of work particularly as its...
By JamesPa , 9 hours ago
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RE: Anyone still weathering it out with Agile?
@toodles I guess it all comes down to import averages. ...
By Tim441 , 12 hours ago
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RE: Renewables & Heat Pumps in the News
@mike-patrick Well, if Europe is stalling partly due to...
By Toodles , 12 hours ago
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RE: 300 Liter Tank - Do I have to heat it all?
The size of DHW tank affects the anti-legionella cycle....
By Transparent , 14 hours ago
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RE: Heat Pump SCOPs – The Truth Might Not Be What You Think
@scalextrix Name plate capacity
By HCas , 16 hours ago
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RE: Solar Thermal DHW and ASHP
I was originally contemplating a solar thermal installa...
By jamespetts , 17 hours ago
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RE: Solar Power Output – Let’s Compare Generation Figures
My system installed in July 2024 has produced 6.4mWh in...
By jamespetts , 18 hours ago
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RE: A Customer's Lessons Learnt from a Heat Pump Installation in a Large House
@judith thanks for your suggestions. Starting from col...
By GrahamF , 2 days ago
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RE: Inventor (Midea) Heat Pump short cycling advice
I switched to "fan coil mode" to be able to set water t...
By immunity , 2 days ago
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RE: DESNZ doing a survey which asks the right questions!
Without a survey their only source of data is probably ...
By JamesPa , 2 days ago
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RE: Can you help with our research: solar panels, EV chargers, home batteries, heat pumps?
Just done your survey!
By Judith , 2 days ago
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RE: Failing heat pump system - seeking thoughts on a rebuild
@cleardene-ashp just thinking about your issues here. Y...
By Judith , 2 days ago
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RE: Midea ASHP – how to set weather compensation
@cathoderay OK let's wait and see, it sounds an interes...
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RE: What is the Heat Geek Guarantee?
@judith, I’m with you on Heat Geek, but there really do...
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