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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...
Excellent Well they should be, its in the data sheets (or at least it should be in the data sheets). Can I ask what prompted them to say this? ...
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