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@johnnyb If it is any help, I calculate the COP / SCOP using the following formula for my Samsung heat pump ( Energy Generated + Energy In ) / E...
@cathoderay this looks similiar to a phenomenon I experienced while setting up my weather curve. I fixed my issue by slightly increasing the flow te...
@ccap running my oil boiler is just a personal choice for me. My heat pump is physically capable of heating the house to about -6C OAT before it will ...
@ccap just to give you some rough comparisons, I have a Samsung 12Kw HT Quiet unit which most of the time produces a flow temperature in the 30C range...
@editor If I was in your shoes I would be making fitting a smart meter a priority. I know they have had bad press recently but smart meters open up a ...
@editor I guess the DWH strategy used can be influenced by the tariff one is on. For example I have a 200 litre DHW tank with an Octopus Go tariff. ...
@toodles discounting the ASHP and EV our baseline consumption (fridge freezer, lights, gadgets and cooking) averages about the same at 7Kwh / day, so ...
@jancold Could well be a data harvesting example or could the Sim in the car be a simple protocol converter to enable the Octopus Kraken system ...
@suzy-shadow Hi, Domestic hot water production is generally less efficient in itself. For example my combined heating and hot water efficiency is on a...
@editor as my smart thermostat system is "on" all the time I guess you could class it as automated and yes it has kicked in in early mornings and a li...
@derek-m @iantelescope With the greatest respect folks, we are getting bogged down with this relay issue 🙂 Samsung control boards do not have any ...
No offence taken my friend I was just very concerned at your suggestion to connect the neutral to earth in your system 😀 I am also concerned...
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No need for apologies, just cautioning about getting to...
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RE: Samsung Gen 7 R290 12kW is not behaving how I expected
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RE: What is the best strategy for operating a very oversized heat pump?
I think most heat pumps have this mode but I cant see h...
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RE: Towel rails. An unexpected final hurdle
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RE: Heat Pump Sizing & Installation Costs
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Volumisers in Heat Pump Systems: Does Placement Matter?
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RE: F.788 Building circuit pump reports internal fault - Vaillant Arotherm
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RE: ASHP and heating issues in new build house
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RE: Seewet manhole cover within r290 exclusion zone
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Looking for the Grant Aerona 3 setting to turn off completely at 20 OAT
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RE: Do I just go with the lowest quote for my heat pump?
So after signing in Sept in two weeks the install may s...
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RE: Victorian Semi Retrofit / Extension ASHP and UFH Advice
When you are renovating is always a good time, as it ma...
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RE: Just one room not reaching desired temperature
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself
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