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Noted but (a) constant vs variable flow rate doesn't materially affect cycling, that is determined by the how far the heat pump can modulate down its ...
I haven't yet bothered optimising the heat pump cycle, I just leave it on 24*7. I did my calculations to get to 19.3p per kWh from mid Nov - mid Feb....
Thanks I presume 3.86kW applies to export (is this correct?). I already have 3.86kW export capacity for the solar, Im guessing they are unlikely ...
Im interested in that comment. I would like, and can afford, to get a battery. But I cant, however hard I try, make the business case pay (and I d...
I watched it. I found it an interesting discussion but Im not sure how much sense it would make to someone coming at this from a 'standing start'. T...
@cathoderay Whilst trying to do an energy analysis I looked a bit more closely at the two plots you posted of similar days. The cycling, once you ar...
Very sensible. Get the 'second round' quotes in, hopefully puts you in a position to make a decision.
No pressure or obligation, this discussion has moved on so much I felt it worth restating in case you had missed it. Installers will probably sa...
Don't lose sight of the fact that at some point to optimise your settings, I recommend to turn this to max and 24*7 operation then adjust your water l...
Is that because the only people who will quote for 45C also quoted for Vaillant? Might be worth doing a stare and compare (between the quotes) on ...
OVO already offer such a rate. Only for certain makes of heat pump. They get the data from the heat pump via its internet interface and the manufact...
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