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@heacol
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Topics: 3 / Replies: 395
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RE: Are antifreeze valves essential for a glycol free ASHP 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...

1 year ago
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RE: Are antifreeze valves essential for a glycol free ASHP system?

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...

1 year ago
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RE: How Do Compressors and Frequency Affect Heat Pump Efficiency?

@william1066 It will be great to see the results.

1 year ago
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RE: How Do Compressors and Frequency Affect Heat Pump Efficiency?

@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 ...

1 year ago
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RE: My horrific Samsung heat pump installation and experience

The Samsung pulse width modulation output does not work at flow temperatures below 45 Deg C, why? It is anybody’s guess.

1 year ago
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RE: Ground source heat pump is unaffordable to run

@gshpwoes Unfortunately, from looking at the pictures, and the components used, you more than likely have a serious flow issue.

1 year ago
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RE: Ground source heat pump is unaffordable to run

@gshpwoes Cold radiators, you more than likely have a flow problem, unfortunately it sounds like the system is micro-zoned and more than likely has a ...

1 year ago
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RE: Rethinking High-Temperature Heat Pumps

@JamesPa, I wrote the original text and did the original analysis to show that high temperature heat pumps are not the panacea they are portrayed to b...

1 year ago
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RE: Need ASHP advice for old (1882) stable development in SW Scotland - where do I begin?

@bontwoody mmmm theory is a wonderful thing, but rarely follows through in to practice. You are only looking at a very small piece of the puzzle. Unli...

1 year ago
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RE: Need ASHP advice for old (1882) stable development in SW Scotland - where do I begin?

@bontwoody it is easy to get SPF's above 5 in ANY house, including old draughty solid stone buildings, I have hundreds to prove it. Get the design and...

1 year ago
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