Last seen: May 27, 2025
@jamespa correct, but why make things complicated when a system without a buffer works so well? In my experience, simplicity is always the best option...
@transparent You are correct on both accounts, the picture is correct, and it is exceptionally difficult to balance a buffer in normal circumstances.
I do not know where your consensus comes from, certainly not from me. Any variation of flow on either side of the buffer tank WILL cause distortion an...
A perfect example oof distortion, it cannot be any worse. That is probably at least doubling your heating bill.
@transparent Your picture of a volumizer is correct, you must be careful that you have 10-15 liters of open zone (free flowing without control) water ...
@rhh2348 Let me try to explain. We move heat with water, water will only hold a certain amount of heat (4,200 Joules per kilogram per degree Cel...
@rhh2348 Answers to your questions. Seriously considering doing this. I think I understand the benefits (mainly, the ASHP works much better wit...
Thank you @editor and @judith \we have made contact.
@davidalgarve 🤣 🤣 🤣 Save the confusion and just take it out. In this case, amputation is best.
@jamespa You are correct. Not much of what I say, is mentioned elseware. I follow facts and evidence, not the herd 😊 If the system was entir...
@jamespa Just to start, I want to say, I have never installed a buffer, low loss header, or volumize on any system and I have installed nearly 1000 he...
Hi @nickhorne For your, and others benifit, I will reproduce part of some training I have written, It explauns quite clearly what is happening within ...
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