Last seen: Dec 13, 2024
Ive just dug out the gubbins the installers gave me and in the Material List they have "Low Loss Header for maximised efficiency, avoiding short cycli...
Ah great - thanks Kev! (this is very useful to know as for years Ive been using the washing machine in 'Eco mode'. Its always taken much longer than...
How do I find out if I have a buffer, low loss header or similar? If I do have one, is it a case of turning it off? Ive just taken a photo showing t...
Hi, just thought Id give an update.Its been quite a good time to test recently (not that Ive been testing particularly diligently or scientifically!) ...
Thanks guys. I think Ill put the handheld stat in frost mode, just in case! Although as you say, if theres glycol in the system (which there is!) then...
Thanks Derek - thats one of the best explanations Ive read!! Funnily enough, changing the slope of the curve (as you suggested) was going to be my n...
Hi @Derek M . Ive been keeping daily logs, so thought Id give an update:Having both the upstairs rads (with TRVs open fully and stat set to 21c) and U...
Great - thanks Derek - I will do exactly that. I must say, the installers were really good and knowledgeable. I kept all email correspondence I had ...
Thanks. Other than lower the flow temp (again) is there anything else I can try on the Ecodan side of things? This week I will certainly try to low...
Ugh, apologies, I mis-spoke.Since this post Ive kept a daily log:8 DecemberConsumed: 76kwh (this was the starting figure showing consumption so far fo...
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