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Agreed, thats what building regs largely cover in fairness.
That level of cycling is normal and absolutely nothing to worry about, the important point being that the on periods are long enough for it to reach g...
Tbh I dont think we want government interfering when there are no grants involved, that's what consumer protection law and the courts are for. Cavea...
There is, you cant change it. Expect regular defrost at any temperature less than 5, until it gets really cold and the air dries out (-5~-10 or le...
Are you certain that the cycling you see at lower temp isnt just defrost? Below 5 defrost would be expected!
Quite possible no grant involved so none. Putting it inside avoids the need for planning consent, its just like a boiler innit?
There seems to be plenty of evidence to support this. My measured loss is consistent with ach of 0.5-1 whereas the mcs calcs default to 2-3. ashp sy...
yes to both, probably. External controls for ashps (and many modern boilers) are largely superfluous and frequently counterproductive. The possible...
@solenoid it sounds like you are making progress. No need to hurry these things and please feel free to ask any questions.
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