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The COP may actually be better at that higher flow temp due to the reduced (or elimination of) cycling? All else being equal, a lower flow temp will g...
This is essentially how I have been running my Samsung - FSV #2091/2092 set to option 1 so the compressor can only be turned off by the 3rd party room...
@roel I also have a 12kW Samsung with the same 50L volumiser, although my volumiser is fitted to the primary return rather than on the primary flow. ...
@toodles Great that Cosy is working out for you. I've not tried the Octopus Compare app, but without the benefit of batteries I find it non-trivial ...
British Gas are also offering at 14p/kWh tariff for the first year for heat pump usage: Presumably they have a separate billing meter for the ASH...
We have just had our property updated on the ECO4 scheme, so I will share our experience here for others. Firstly, there are literally dozens of com...
@toodles In your situation, with batteries, I agree that you have made the right decision - being able to lock in half price electricity at 11p in the...
@mike-h I have been running my Samsung gen 6 (12kW) in Quiet Mode for scheduled DHW cycles for exactly that reason - it limits the power of the ASHP t...
Isn't it more efficient/cheaper to heat your DHW with the ASHP with a COP of 3 (300% efficiency) than use the immersion with a COP of 1? Excess sola...
@johnmo It's a utility hallway - that photo was taken during the installation, pipework is now lagged, and I will be building a closet to house the ta...
@mike-h Yes, I was aware it's not ideal, as discussed in this article: The installers insist on a volumiser (a) to ensure the minimum volume is a...
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