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Sorry to hear that. To sum up the advice you have received so far. 1. The buffer tank is a buffer tank,. It does also serve to increase s...
The principal purpose of this, I believe, is to stop vapour from the house (which is generally more humid and at a slightly higher pressure than the o...
Only the big ones. The smaller ones wont have the land banks that the big ones have so will need to build to latest regs. I wonder when this quite r...
Noted. That will probably help but does of course mean that the water which was piping hot at the top is returned to the top slightly cooler, as a re...
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...
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RE: Recommendations in Ely (Cambs) area for Full setup checks on Nibe HP setup for House.
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RE: Why are ASHP installs so expensive?
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RE: Starting Our Heat Pump Journey: 1962 build 3 bed detached house
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RE: Is it the house or the equipment?
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