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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,...

2 months ago
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Grounds Source Heat Pump (GSHPs)
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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 ...

2 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...

2 months ago
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
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RE: Failed install (initial SCOP1.8), clueless installer compounded by poor manufacturer support. Help needed desperately!

@bart Stinks of corruption.

2 months ago
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
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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.

2 months ago
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
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RE: Failed install (initial SCOP1.8), clueless installer compounded by poor manufacturer support. Help needed desperately!

@jamespa @editor can you help with some statistics and examples from this platform? It does appear to be illegal and against competition rules. It als...

2 months ago
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
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RE: Failed install (initial SCOP1.8), clueless installer compounded by poor manufacturer support. Help needed desperately!

@jamespa The only thing I can think of is to write to your MP, get them fired up to ask questions, if more questions are asked by those in power to DE...

2 months ago
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
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RE: Failed install (initial SCOP1.8), clueless installer compounded by poor manufacturer support. Help needed desperately!

@bart It's a pleasure. If you need anything else, feel free to ask. You are right about a systemic failure. MCS has failed to deliver on the promise t...

2 months ago
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
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RE: Failed install (initial SCOP1.8), clueless installer compounded by poor manufacturer support. Help needed desperately!

@editor @bart Hi, I can see a few problems with your installation, and possibly why you are getting very low performance levels. It however, very diff...

2 months ago
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
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RE: Antifreeze top up for my heat pump - is this a rip off?

@sallyl That sounds about right if they are re-filling with glycol, personally I would fill it with water, if you are worried, I would get them to ins...

4 months ago
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Thermostats, Volumisers, Buffer Tanks, TRVs, Pumps, Piping, Valves, Radiators & Controls
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RE: Antifreeze top up for my heat pump - is this a rip off?

@majordennisbloodnok I have never installed antifreeze valves or glycol and have never had any damage to any of my customers installations due to fros...

4 months ago
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Thermostats, Volumisers, Buffer Tanks, TRVs, Pumps, Piping, Valves, Radiators & Controls
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RE: Antifreeze top up for my heat pump - is this a rip off?

@ecodan-efficiency If you consider £200.00 to £300.00 a year, inconsiderate for a 10 kw system, then maybe, I do not consider that insignificant. Depe...

4 months ago
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