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Thank you for the responses. In answer to your questions The only reason I can see (which does matter) is for the protection of the ca...
Thanks again for the responses. Im not sure I understand the second part of that comment which seems to conflict with the first? ...
Better still if the pump had extra-sensory perception and could read your thoughts in advance so it could turn itself on at just about the right time....
All noted and recognised. Your response actually prompts me to break it down into two separate effects: 1. The circulating pump, by creating cont...
Firstly @batpred thank you for taking the time to reply so comprehensively. As always it raises a couple more questions Thats good to know. I d...
@marzipan71 @ngillam Forgive me if I'm stating the obvious or have misunderstood, but undesirable cooling of the DHW is surely an inevitable effect...
My solar inverter is so old Im considering it to be dumb, hence the two connection point options. This is where regulatory considerations (G98, 99, 1...
After a lot of discussion earlier on this thread, with much help from @batpred and @transparent, I have come to the diagram below as my 'strawman' arr...
I agree with you, the assumption that DHW cylinders must always be replaced needs to be questioned. The mantra dates from the days of low temperature...
Please accept my apologies that I had misunderstood your intent. Please do post any further questions/ask for any advice you need as your journey pro...
Thats a good reply, hence the need for a checklist in cases where you aren't doing the job which, given you have a limited geographical reach, is a su...
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