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RE: Is your gut better than Math

The Mitsubishi R29O pump has 2 compressors to achieve exactly that. Sofaik the only domestic one so far to do this

5 months ago
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RE: Ecodan consuming 100kwh per day in new build!!!

@anca1808 Lots of ideas above about what could be causing your issues. Nobody, including me, can be definitive because we don't have your system in...

5 months ago
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RE: Compute heat loss from energy used

I concur in principle with @old_scientist however there are some points to consider 1. your house has a heat input other than the heating, due to wa...

5 months ago
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RE: Is your gut better than Math

Its good to hear that you are pleased with the outcome. I agree with @old_scientist that cycling is to be expected (and is unavoidable) in milder tem...

5 months ago
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RE: Ecodan consuming 100kwh per day in new build!!!

That needs investigation. Its currently mild so you can do things that you cant do when its cold. Turn the ASHP off completely for 3 hours (preferab...

5 months ago
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RE: Mitsubishi Ecodan 8.5kW Monobloc (FTC5) Defrost Mode

The spec for your model calls for a total of 39l for 'cooler climates'. I think we are in the 'warmer climate' region according to the relevant EU di...

5 months ago
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RE: Ecodan consuming 100kwh per day in new build!!!

Im going to cut to the chase. From all you have said, my guess is that you have an 8.5kW pump in a 4-6kW house controlled by thermostats (I thi...

5 months ago
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RE: Avoid the Heat Pump Villain: Why Low-Loss Headers and Buffers Can Sabotage Your Heat Pump's Efficiency

I presume the diverter valve then, which would make sense. As you say you would expect this to be on the inlet to the BT

5 months ago
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RE: Avoid the Heat Pump Villain: Why Low-Loss Headers and Buffers Can Sabotage Your Heat Pump's Efficiency

Is it a 2 way valve or a 3 way diverter valve. Normally the (3 way) diverter valve is the only motorised valve needed. As you say taking some tempe...

5 months ago
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RE: Mitsubishi Ecodan 8.5kW Monobloc (FTC5) Defrost Mode

@davidnolan22 I will continue to think about this. We could do with a comment from @bobtskutter on the pump arrangement , he is good on the hydron...

5 months ago
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RE: Mitsubishi Ecodan 8.5kW Monobloc (FTC5) Defrost Mode

Fundamentally emitter output increases with flow temperature. Once the system has got to the point where flow temperature is such that the emitters a...

5 months ago
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RE: Mitsubishi Ecodan 8.5kW Monobloc (FTC5) Defrost Mode

if 38 at -3 is specified as an end point on the curve, the target temp will never go above 38. If however you shut zones down then it may overshoot b...

5 months ago
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