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RE: Repiping and Reconfiguring our Heat Pump System Including Removing the Buffer Tank

@grantmethestrength I am sorry you have not had an optimal service. The FRV valves MUST be installed on the return of the radiators, we had a problem ...

5 months ago
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
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RE: Repiping and Reconfiguring our Heat Pump System Including Removing the Buffer Tank

@adamk Where is your pump connected to? What pump valves are on the pump? What diverter valve are you using? Vibration in pipes usually comes from val...

5 months ago
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RE: Repiping and Reconfiguring our Heat Pump System Including Removing the Buffer Tank

It may be pushing 40l/min, but where is that water going, maybe through the first 2 radiators and very little to the rest?  

5 months ago
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RE: Repiping and Reconfiguring our Heat Pump System Including Removing the Buffer Tank

If you do not have enough flow due to small pipes, like Mars's installation, you may need more pressure and flow than the unit can provide. Are you su...

5 months ago
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RE: Repiping and Reconfiguring our Heat Pump System Including Removing the Buffer Tank

@rhh1 Adding a second pump is not a problem, some units have a control for a second pump as this one does. When you add a second pump, it must either ...

5 months ago
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RE: Repiping and Reconfiguring our Heat Pump System Including Removing the Buffer Tank

All done, pressure is off as adequate flow is achieved at all radiators 😀 It was touch and go but all sorted.  

5 months ago
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RE: Big Changes Coming to Our Heat Pump System

@editor No pressure then 🤣 🤣

5 months ago
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RE: Benefits of an extra horizontal loop for GSHP

It will improve performance, but by how much depends on the design of the system. If you are installing SLINKEYS (coiled pipe, not straight pipe runs,...

7 months ago
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RE: Buffers, hot water and cooling

@prunus, @jamespa is correct, but removing the buffer could possibly halve your heating bill, possibly more. You have admitted that you have no idea ...

7 months ago
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Thermostats, Volumisers, Buffer Tanks, TRVs, Pumps, Piping, Valves, Radiators & Controls
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RE: Failed install (initial SCOP1.8), clueless installer compounded by poor manufacturer support. Help needed desperately!

@bart That is terrible and a clear breach of the building regulations, and therefore a breach of the law. The CPS is neglecting its duty to you as a m...

7 months ago
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RE: Failed install (initial SCOP1.8), clueless installer compounded by poor manufacturer support. Help needed desperately!

@bart Stinks of corruption.

7 months ago
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RE: Failed install (initial SCOP1.8), clueless installer compounded by poor manufacturer support. Help needed desperately!

@jamespa Good idea, it will have to be fast, I can get it directly into DESNEZ where it will be heard. I will send a message to @editor now.

7 months ago
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