Last seen: Aug 4, 2025
The usage would be about right for the design and flow temperature, but probably more than double what it should be.
@batalto @chrislay A low loss header is not needed in any installation. We will use a small tank (50 litres) where we will put the 2 heat pump flows i...
@webcmg Do not reduce the pumps to minimum setting, it will significantly increase your heating cost. The water transmits the heat, no water = no heat...
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@derek-m but only you can make it work, therefor useless on a wider scale.
@knukes 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 Yes, they all say it cannot be done. We have a report from the university saying it does work but we have a long way to get to commerc...
I am working on that, the first prototypes have been tested at a university on a unit that produces heating and hot water which comprises of a box the...
@mike-h I hope you are putting that in inverted commas 🤣
@benseb You may need a plumber to install it, once you have done it, you may find the pipe is OK, if not, you can install another pump in series and r...
@mike-h The heating circuit should never be closes, you need to install a 3 port diverter full ball valve, either a Belimo, Esbe or Sintesi (from V Fl...
@mike-h I am doing a presentation on exactly this at PowerXlive in London on wedensday. You will see a significant increase in performance if you remo...
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