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Last seen: Aug 1, 2026
It the last cold spell, there was a thin layer of ice under the HP (about 3mm thick). Based on my measurement that each defrost cycle produces 1 litr...
@jamespa As you can see from the picture there is about 4 inches between the HP and the plinth. It looks like the 2 holes are just holes in the ...
Water comes out of 2 holes in the bottom of the heat pump. One in the middle and one to one side. There is no pipe.
@jamespa The heat pump sits on a level concrete plinth. There is a black Acro drain against the wall, but being a level plinth its not effective. ...
@jamespa Yes water from the HP does tend to collect under the unit. There is a drain but its not effective. I will send a picture later. The no...
Yes its on at 80%.
@sim0n0 It would be very useful if you could tell us more about your experience.
JamesPa I know these surveys are not the most accurate. From the Energy Performance Report From the Energy Survey The building...
From the Display and my temp probes. HP is in start up, been on for about 30 mins. Left: Twi. Middle: Two. Right: Return from underfloor
@jamespa I have not been in that area before, not my area of comfort, (don't like playing in case I break something. Will have a look.
Heating only just going on today (4:30pm), been off since last night (my intervention as we are too hot). Outside it's 13C here. Only reason for putt...
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