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tomasmcguinness
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RE: Installing your own ASHP - DIY

The work continues! I've finally finished doing my simple heat loss calculation. Long delay getting this video out as I was doing the Heat Geek Mas...

2 years ago
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RE: Installing your own ASHP - DIY

@ianmk13 Thanks. I'll bear that in mind in future videos. I know after looking at that against, that my explanation of a few things was off. Learning ...

2 years ago
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RE: Installing your own ASHP - DIY

So I’ve started thinking seriously about a self install and I’ve come up with a roadmap. 1. check existing pipework can handle the flow rate. 2. P...

2 years ago
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RE: Installing your own ASHP

I'd be included to look for planning I think. Even if I went down the MCS route, I wouldn't fall under permitted development anyway, as I'm probably b...

2 years ago
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RE: Installing your own ASHP

I've been playing with my boiler's flow temp and at -5 a 40 degree flow (dT of about 6) was enough to keep the house at about 20, so I'm very confiden...

2 years ago
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RE: Installing your own ASHP

Amazing. I've read the link on your profile!! I've looked at Glyn's video. That is kinda what has inspired me!

2 years ago
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RE: Migrating from boiler to heap-pump; balancing radiators and UFH

Modulation is supported in most boilers, but they have limits. My boiler, for example, can go between 35kW and 5.5kW. That's a range of 100% to 15%. ...

2 years ago
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RE: Migrating from boiler to heap-pump; balancing radiators and UFH

That looks about right. The Drayton slowly increased the temp by firing the boiler for short periods before it settled down. On the other side, the bo...

2 years ago
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RE: Migrating from boiler to heap-pump; balancing radiators and UFH

@ianmk13 I have some experience running around trying to check my rads and also dealing with a massive boiler. If you attach a "smart" thermostat ...

2 years ago
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RE: Migrating from boiler to heap-pump; balancing radiators and UFH

@ianmk13 Hi - happy to share what I've learned and what I've tried! Create a new topic and I'll get involved!

2 years ago
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