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@abernyte It very much depends on how your system is designed and operated. The poorer the system and SCOP the less effect glycol has on the overall p...
This is correct but you have not calculated the pumping requirements correctly. You have forgotten the increase in viscosity of the glycol mixture. At...
SCOP 5.3, not even close to the UK record. 😀
🤣 🤣 Lets see if we can double that SCOP, I do not think we will be that far off from what I understand of the system 😊
@editor I am not saying the units will not freeze in some conditions, and I have seen many, however it is the design of the unit it'self that will det...
According to Samsung, you either have to have antifreeze valves or glycol. As glycol will add 20%+ to your heating bill, it is not really an option. I...
@cathoderay How is your system controlled?
@william1066 It will be great to see the results.
@william1066 This is exactly what I would expect to see, your required flow temperature for under floor is very high, the switch on frequency is very ...
The Samsung pulse width modulation output does not work at flow temperatures below 45 Deg C, why? It is anybody’s guess.
@gshpwoes Unfortunately, from looking at the pictures, and the components used, you more than likely have a serious flow issue.
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