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@damon you've fitted a few Viessmann's – can you please elaborate a bit about the buffer/volumiser on these units?
@davesoa very good to know... I'll convey this to Clayton Browne (MD and the CB in CB Heating). Thanks for sharing. It's nice to see positive feedback...
I don’t think I’d be willing to personally put it to the test, but I do think there’s a reasonable argument that you could successfully challenge a vo...
Welcome to the forums Graham. The idea that we need a buffer because of mismatched flows between source and load is rooted more in legacy commercial...
@johnd it's a difficult one, because we've seen instances where lesser known brands vanish over time and all support goes out the window. I'm not impl...
@johnd welcome to the forums. First time I've ever heard of this brand. Was it recommended to you by an installer?
You’re absolutely right that during defrost the refrigeration cycle reverses, not the flow and return pipes. And yes, the cold water produced by defro...
Even though GSHPs are more expensive upfront, they generally offer a longer lifespan than ASHPs and significantly better SCOPs when well designed. @...
As far as I know (and I stand to be corrected) in normal operation, typical condensing temperatures on an ASHP are usually in the 40–60C range, depend...
@gary my Mitsubishi contact recommended you call the support line, and sent me this.
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