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Uk_pete_2000
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RE: Controversial opinions - pure weather compensation, buffer tank, heat loss, oversized heat pumps

Agreed, but as we are looking at something that's set to run 24/7 then the other featured don't need to be changed / looked at. So if does decide to t...

1 year ago
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RE: Controversial opinions - pure weather compensation, buffer tank, heat loss, oversized heat pumps

Nice looking controller, follows much the same as other ones. Would need to see some documentation about advanced mode, as ideal could be setting up t...

1 year ago
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RE: Controversial opinions - pure weather compensation, buffer tank, heat loss, oversized heat pumps

@jamespa I don't think any system, without lots of hardware will be able to balance emmitters. That will always be done by hand etc. Yes Homely c...

1 year ago
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RE: Controversial opinions - pure weather compensation, buffer tank, heat loss, oversized heat pumps

As I've stated before a good add on controller, working with IAT and adjusting flow temp, will cover nearly all the problems we have encountered. Al...

1 year ago
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RE: Controversial opinions - pure weather compensation, buffer tank, heat loss, oversized heat pumps

I would say your heat loss for the house is about right. I take it at 5kw, but never bothered to work it out myself, and that would fall into the righ...

1 year ago
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RE: Controversial opinions - pure weather compensation, buffer tank, heat loss, oversized heat pumps

@ajbevster Okay, I think I understand now, but might not have it all correct. The Glenhill has its own internal 70l buffer and 300l cylinder and the...

1 year ago
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RE: Controversial opinions - pure weather compensation, buffer tank, heat loss, oversized heat pumps

Cheers, I think the 72l one can be ignored, could be there as a volumizer and shouldn't effect flow/return. Is the Gledhill your DHW system ? Not...

1 year ago
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RE: Controversial opinions - pure weather compensation, buffer tank, heat loss, oversized heat pumps

Normally I don't like asking lots of questions, but here we may need some more information - Do you have a buffer/low loss header or volumizer in th...

1 year ago
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RE: Controversial opinions - pure weather compensation, buffer tank, heat loss, oversized heat pumps

@transparent Glad I could help, without realising it. Going for a tea and a read of your guide.

1 year ago
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RE: Controversial opinions - pure weather compensation, buffer tank, heat loss, oversized heat pumps

Thank you, yes we have MVHR system. That's what I have been saying and hence the reason we run it the way we do. I've since learned not to criti...

1 year ago
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RE: Controversial opinions - pure weather compensation, buffer tank, heat loss, oversized heat pumps

@heatgeek It's very much passive house and at 538m², with 1300kwh heating (as taken from a meter just for the HP). That works out at less than 2.5...

1 year ago
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RE: Controversial opinions - pure weather compensation, buffer tank, heat loss, oversized heat pumps

@heatgeek Thank you, yes this is quite a meal and I'll try to understand each part. --- "efficiently use such a large HP to directly heat yo...

1 year ago
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