Last seen: May 21, 2025
@eliuccio Here is a response for you from Midsummer Wholesale. "The Samsung R290 HP is a modern monobloc heat pump designed with a focus on environ...
@jamespa @eluccio. OK, the gauntlet has been thrown down. Let me first explain the context. I have been using a Samsung Split with PWM pump for 10 yea...
Regarding lack of evidence vis a vis constant flow rate of Vaillant, I attach 2 examples over same period from heatpumpmonitor.org of 2 "top performin...
@eliuccio Why don't you talk to Midsummer Wholesale in Cambridge who are not too far from you (0223851535). They stock several brands including Samsun...
@eliuccio Hello again. It is not a surprise that some installers do not know that heat pumps modulate. Some control temperature only whilst a few con...
@eliuccio Hi. Firstly, I am not associated with any commercial “Heat Geek” of the same name. I am a private individual with a Samsung Gen 4 for the p...
@jamespa There are some questions that are not being asked. What room temperatures are trying to be achieved at 4C (21C?) and what are the temperatur...
Just found out that flow limit for 12kW HP is 12 l/min. 9kW HP is 7 l/min. Shame. Less flexibility.
One more thing. Do Samsung explain how defrost works on your Hydro unit? Does it use heat from the hot water tank which would make sense? If not, you ...
First, a disclaimer. I am not associated with the Heat Geek podcaster of the same name. I chose the name before I knew of the existence of the other. ...
I have a Samsung Split HP with Hydro unit also but a much older model (Gen 4) which works well. From your description you are not too dissimilar to my...
@heacol I agree entirely with you about balancing radiators on low dT. I made the mistake of putting 2 radiators together with my UFH, which is the ...
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RE: Flow rate discrepancy between ASHP and manifold
That's useful thanks, I hadn't seen that table before. ...
By AshRolls , 13 minutes ago
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In principle I agree, @johnmo, but with provisos. The...
By Majordennisbloodnok , 3 hours ago
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RE: Heat pump installation and BUS Grant timings
@jamespa Thats how I understood it too. 🙂
By ASHP-BOBBA , 6 hours ago
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RE: Radiators downstairs are cooler at the bottom after ASHP install
Hello Melon, I will give this a go for you as no one ha...
By ASHP-BOBBA , 6 hours ago
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RE: Antifreeze top up for my heat pump - is this a rip off?
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By Brendon Uys , 7 hours ago
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RE: What’s the modern take on advised types of insulation?
The former Energy Secretary claims his 1930s house is “...
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RE: Enabling WiFi: Samsung ASHP on Smart Things App
I would switch it off and see if anyone noticed. We use...
By Johnmo , 22 hours ago
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I wouldn't be so sure about that. Heat pump designers ...
By JamesPa , 1 day ago
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RE: Jokes and fun posts about heat pumps and renewables
@toodles they're a rowdy bunch!
By Mars , 1 day ago
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RE: Getting the best out of a heat pump - is Homely a possible answer?
Actually I might try just turning it off and on again…....
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RE: Home energy storage & battery register
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RE: Forum updates, announcements & issues
@editor Fairy Nuff Mars, I doubt that my ramblings woul...
By Toodles , 3 days ago
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RE: Confusion about heat pump sizing
We’ve published a deep dive into heat pump sizing, and ...
By Mars , 3 days ago
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We’ve published a deep dive into heat pump sizing, and ...
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RE: Kensa GSHP finally installed - now to start the optimisation process
Just had a quick scan of the manual and should be weath...
By Johnmo , 4 days ago
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RE: Potentially more choice including air to air heat pump grants
Hi all, I agree, the consultation documents are alway...
By madbilly , 4 days ago
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RE: Commencing on an ASHP Installation Process
I think those are pretty much the standard figures that...
By JamesPa , 4 days ago
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RE: Load Compensation and Weather Compensation
I think that maybe what the adia thermal system does, b...
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RE: Nibe F2040 periodic warm water increase fails
@tribol here's an official reply from NIBE on your case...
By Mars , 4 days ago
