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RE: Solar Thermal Data Collection

That's a great photo @alan-m - for all sorts of reasons 🙂 We can see the flow & return stainless-steel flexible pipe run to the roof-top collec...

2 years ago
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RE: Solar Thermal Data Collection

Possibly. But I'm not aware of a 'reservoir' which allows that to occur. The one I have simply holds the liquid which has been allowed to drain out ...

2 years ago
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RE: Solar Thermal Data Collection

You are correct @derek-m A solar thermal system (which is pressurized of course) might contain water above 100degC. The 'proper' pipework has to be ...

2 years ago
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RE: Solar Thermal Data Collection

Unlikely... because you've got a unit designed for the UK market. Heat pumps for the USA market usually incorporate a 4-port (2-way) valve which all...

2 years ago
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RE: Solar Thermal Data Collection

There is a correlation between the width of the hysteresis you set on the controller and the curve it uses to define the pump speed. Most Solar Ther...

2 years ago
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RE: Solar Thermal Data Collection

Can you please remind us of the layout of your cylinder? Is it a DHW cylinder or a thermal store?

2 years ago
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RE: Solar Thermal Data Collection

Yes... I 'get it'.And I think you're heading in the right direction. Up until now, all heating and DHW control systems in the UK are operating on me...

2 years ago
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself

Ah... but this site is in Cornwall. 😎 There are a number of good reasons why GSHP installations are proportionally higher in Kernow than on the eas...

2 years ago
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself

I think he means forever and ever @saecula-saeculorum 😉

2 years ago
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself

Hi @saecula-saeculorum and welcome to the forum. How far on is the barn conversion?Ie... is it too late to specify underfloor heating? What's the ...

2 years ago
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RE: Solar thermal with combi boiler

I too have another question @z8lccda 🙂 I assume that your present PV panels are connected to the grid via an inverter with a G53 certificate (an a...

2 years ago
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RE: Solar thermal with combi boiler

Understood. Electricity is often regarded as the "highest form" of energy from renewable sources. It retains the potential to be converted into so man...

2 years ago
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