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@jamespa the rccb shown in your photo is a type AC. If you are looking for a device that works with EV chargers or solar PV (which requires bi-dir...
@sunandair I think you will also need to take account of the energy lost through Latent heat of fusion e.g. To turn 1 kg of ice at 0°C into water at ...
@transparent the eFiXX team posted s youtube video earlier this year on this subject. "We set out to do what no one should: try to destroy a lithium ...
@batpred my understanding is the current limit for hydrogen within the natural gas network in GB is 0.1% by volume, as set out under the Gas Safety (M...
@batpred This is part of the aims of the regulation (5) This Regulation aims to facilitate the penetration of renewable gas and low-...
@jeff You seem to have a grasp of all things regulatory, so what's you view....should we be keeping an eye on what our European neighbours are doing a...
@trebor12345 Yes, expect defrost cycles to initiate at evaporator temperatures between -20 and -35 degC depending on refrigerant gas, plant design and...
For an air-source heat pump the minimum evaporating temperature depends on the compressor design and the manufacturer’s operating envelope. Typical...
@crimson This youtube might be of help The narrator's voice sounds kind of familiar 😂
You might want to consider the following common faults: Air in the System/Pipes (Air lock): This is the most common problem. Trapped air prevents wa...
@paultheheating How do you currently recoup the oil cost from the tenant and who pays the electricity bills? My understanding is the BUS grant is du...
@jeff The cost of an electric motor is pretty insignificant compared with cost of electricity it consumes in its operational lifetime. The cost of ins...
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RE: Heat Pump Manufacturers Recommending Buffer Tanks
@tony-stolz, I think @jamespa has already covered the h...
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@jamespa that’s actually a really interesting observati...
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RE: How many people are happy with their ASHP and do you believe them?
Good luck, I spent a couple of hours and, whilst I foun...
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RE: Heat Pump Operation in Summer - Valliant 7kW
I do the same: cool my large buffer (3000L) to 10C, pum...
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@editor "The interesting bit is that many modern invert...
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RE: Ecodan & MelCloud scheduling
With the prospect of warmer weather this week, I brough...
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RE: A2A vs A2W: Which Heat Pump Would You Pick?
I reached out to MCS directly last week on this and her...
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Mentally you have to separate the ac side and the DC si...
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