
Last seen: Mar 17, 2025
I have direct experience of this. When a high temp pump was put in to replace a low temp one in my rented accommodation running costs significantly in...
@derek-m It's in the hallway. I do have the Sensocomfort set to weather compensation (after months of persistence) but unfortunately many other issues...
@sapper117 I don't have any PV panels sadly. I'm trying to find ways of maximising efficiency in the Winter months even though the Summer months shou...
@bretix This is what it says in the installation manual for your pump..... '3.5.3 CONDENSE DISPOSALThe underside of the heat pump has a condensate ...
@derek-m Yes, I have a portable thermostat though for my UFH (which generally stays in the lounge with me). Vaillant have a specific weather compensat...
@morgan My heat pump has some kind of heat wire going into the drain (well it will have when it is redone as at the moment it is hanging over the grou...
To make any kind of informed decision you would need a detailed heat loss calculation done by a reputable person and who preferably has no specific li...
If your path is turning into an ice rink there is likely a problem with the condensate drain which the installer should have done properly. The conden...
@webcmg Unfortunately I'm still trying to get to the bottom of all the issues here and there is a long list. It's all affected me really badly. I'm st...
I'm also trying to get to the bottom of my high running costs. It is arduous to say the least. Have you had an independent inspection @webcmg?
I think the Arotherm plus' have an option to set up an adaptive curve using a specific controller and sensors, (not available to me, of course 😏 as I ...
@hughf Sadly yes.
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