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@jamespa I have the Samsung high temp quiet model and when set to economic mode the pump can heat to a maximum of 55C. To heat it higher (Standard etc...
@imb123 There are some settings that you need to adjust for DHW max setting: 1. You need to go into the "Field Settings" and navigate to #3021 which...
@morgan For your information the calculation I gave is from here . The value of Qc in my case (Samsung) is the generated heat from the atmosphere plus...
@morgan I am not qualified to comment regards the system needing a buffer/ low loss header etc, however I need to confirm have you tried checking the...
@Toodles I used a similar method to this last October and it works a treat. One thing I did find very helpful is a thermometer with a logging capabil...
One general issue I have noticed in the UK is peoples obsession about pay back time. Generally people look to see how much money the technology is goi...
My primary motivation is to reduce our households carbon footprint by using an ASHP to heat the house as much as possible (bivalent system currently) ...
@editor Hi Mars, he is a sole trader who has installed a system at a neighbours property including my own. As he is a sole trader I will forward detai...
I had my heat pump fitted July 2023 by a local heating engineer who has been specialising in renewables for possibly a decade. My installation was a...
Hmmm, with the various experiences being discussed, I think I will dig out the documents from Aviva Insurance and try and double check the telephone a...
Interesting. We are with Aviva Insurance and I read another article regarding heat pump insurance cover so I called them. Aviva Insurance class a heat...
@guthrie my friend, I feel we need to conclude this conversation as I fear we are diverting from the original topic of this thread :-)I am happy to co...
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