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JamesPa
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RE: How many compressor starts per year

Just checked mine. 543 starts from mid November to now. So, generously, 1000 per year unless I use if for cooling in summer. 20 years seems a reaso...

3 days ago
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RE: What happens when the outside temperature exceeds the upper WC point?

@judith Thanks, Ill give it a go. Given the tight hysteresis do you turn up the target temperature a bit to ensure it switches back on early enough ...

3 days ago
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RE: What happens when the outside temperature exceeds the upper WC point?

My Vaillant definitely has a 'Max outside temp for heating' parameter. What it doesn't have, unfortunately, is a 'Max solar irradiance for heating' ...

4 days ago
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RE: Would You Find Value in a Premium Installer-Supported Forum?

As one of the lucky people who had a smooth install of a simple system (no buffers/external controls) that just works (fingers crossed), in no short m...

4 days ago
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RE: Is my Samsung heat pump working too well?

Good to hear this, sensible to set the WL2 curve the same as WL1 for now also, avoids any ambiguity. Sun and south facing windows can be a mixed bag....

4 days ago
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RE: Is my Samsung heat pump working too well?

Obviously without knowing how it is set up its impossible to comment on this. It seems your installer left it with settings that didn't work for you....

4 days ago
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RE: Is my Samsung heat pump working too well?

Sorry but without more complete information its impossible to tell what is going on. Screen shots of the controller when its operating (making sure a...

5 days ago
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RE: Is my Samsung heat pump working too well?

Maybe. The alternative behaviour is that, above 10 outside, it keeps the flow temperature at the value for 10. Not sure which the Samsung odes. Se...

5 days ago
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RE: Is my Samsung heat pump working too well?

There is something odd going on. It says water outlet 34 yet if it is running on WL1 with the parameters you showed us earlier it should never get to...

5 days ago
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RE: Share Your Experiences with Heat Pump Manufacturer Support

I didn't realise that Samsung even had customer support. In my 'discovery phase' I asked them several questions and got precisely zero replies. Even...

5 days ago
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RE: Is my Samsung heat pump working too well?

OK, quite small, well insulated. In terms of setting up the heat pump at present solar gain is your enemy. A few more questions, if you are able ...

5 days ago
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RE: Is my Samsung heat pump working too well?

Assuming your system is running on water law only the indoor temperature registered by the controller doesn't matter. It goes solely (in this mode) a...

5 days ago
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