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The larger house might turn out slightly more efficient due to increased system volume, but I'm basically on the same page as @majordennisbloodnok.
@davidb I'm presuming you are already running open loop 24*7, no external controls and have turned the weather curve down as far as possible consis...
@f1p OK noted Without further information about the system I cant really comment with any certainty, all I can do is cite generic statements ...
I have some suspicions (16kW for 340 sq m is not 'energy efficient!') but before I make any concrete suggestions can you please clear some matters up ...
They wont have that volume, neither will most others, and the installers interpretation of what Midea say is unconventional to say the least (ie I hav...
When you say converting the buffer tank, I presume to a volumiser? Did you remove the secondary pump? What happens if run in pure weather compensa...
Firstly its not the coil volume that is normally the issue it's the area, the typical 'requirement' being 3sq m. In principle system volume of the dh...
@ian21stcent I assume you have checked filters which is a common reason for a range of failure symptoms?
From the website I think it's a heat store not a conventional dhw tank. Not a good idea with an ashp and could very likely explain what is happening....
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