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Aluminium has a thermal conductivity about 5 times better than cast iron or steel I think, there are reasons that it’s used for heatsinking electronic...
@markc Can you expand on why auto adaptation cannot be used, but weather compensation can? Is it simply that the location means that the room tempe...
@sand You’re welcome, I never know whether to reply on things like this, as it’s not easy to know how much people already know, don’t want to “teac...
@derek-m Thanks, I’ll look at them. Really needs a separate post, don’t want to take over Ann’s thread.
@sand The photo of the radiator looks like a standard steel type 22 (k2), two panels and two fins. The k3 will have three panels and three fins (as ...
@Kev M I take you point about the spec sheet referring to nominal values, guess I’m used to more detailed specs! But how do you estimate performance...
@anng Sorry to hear about your experience so far. I’m no expert, just an interested observer, so I’m reluctant to suggest anything that may add to y...
Hi, Found this site whilst looking for information on heat pump and solar installations, the real world user feedback and support attracted me. Curr...
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RE: Next steps on my ASHP journey: Radiators and Pipework
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Never assume, it makes an ass of u and me! OK, tha...
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RE: Recommendations in Ely (Cambs) area for Full setup checks on Nibe HP setup for House.
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RE: Is it the house or the equipment?
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RE: Navigating the World of Refrigerants In Heat Pumps: A Guide for Homeowners
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No, but the heat pump must be capable of delivering a S...
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RE: Two heating zones to one zone
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RE: Vaillant Aurotherm - Heater Wire Position
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