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Mitsubishi Ecodan Air Source Heat Pump - Low Efficiency
TimToos replied to TimToos's topic in Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
Correct, I thought we would save money by not heating all rooms up. We dont use all rooms. Instead I let rooms cooldown during the night then come back up to temperature in the early hours, from 3:30m. Whilst other rooms we didnt use had their stats basically on frost protection only. -
Mitsubishi Ecodan Air Source Heat Pump - Low Efficiency
TimToos replied to TimToos's topic in Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
I need to check how the zones operate. Im sure its a motorised valve but not sure if zone 1 and zone 2 can be heated at the same time. Im not sure about the heat requirement or what I should expect. The house isnt particularly large but suppose its slightly bigger than a normal 'Wimpy' type affair. I cant remember the foot print buts its 5 bedrooms with ground, floor 1 and floor 2. We had the calcs done for the required heating etc and the ASHP was based on these figures. The cavitys have 75mm insulation and air gap and the roof and ground have 6" plus the tops rooms are boarded out with insulated board. Hopefully we can get the costs down. -
Mitsubishi Ecodan Air Source Heat Pump - Low Efficiency
TimToos replied to TimToos's topic in Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
You are right, just found the doc!! These are what it informs: Flow temp: 45C SCOP: 3.80 Est annual generation: 20305 Space heating: 16806 Water heating: 3499 Am I right to assume that if our SCOP is 3.8, and annual generation is 20305 then the ASHP power to be consumed is 5343? In our case, in 2021, the ASHP actually consumed was 5427 but the house was running on the room stats (set lower than as I thought this would save money) and so the system was most likely switching on and off like a yo-yo. Is this most likely my issue? If I run the system on 2 wireless controllers, one for zone 1 and one for zone 2 would this make the system function more efficiently? -
Mitsubishi Ecodan Air Source Heat Pump - Low Efficiency
TimToos replied to TimToos's topic in Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
Does anyone use the wireless controllers and receiver units? If I had 2 controllers, could I place one upstairs and downstairs and allow the ASHP system to run to these instead of the wall thermostats? Can the ecodan run both heating zones at the same time? Also, what about the MAC-567IF-E Wi-Fi Card? Does anyone use this for connecting to the MELCloud service and if so is it any good? What about the installation on the units onto the board? I cant find the manual on the actual fitment of this wi-fi unit, just the setting up of it. Thanks -
Mitsubishi Ecodan Air Source Heat Pump - Low Efficiency
TimToos replied to TimToos's topic in Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
Mitsubishi Ecodan ASHP - manufactured 03/19. ASHP: PUHZ-W112VAA Cylinder: EHPT25X-VKHCW -
Mitsubishi Ecodan Air Source Heat Pump - Low Efficiency
TimToos replied to TimToos's topic in Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
Yes, West Morton area BD20 -
Mitsubishi Ecodan Air Source Heat Pump - Low Efficiency
TimToos replied to TimToos's topic in Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
Ive just had a look at some accessories and theres a wireless controller and receiver unit for this ASHP. Is this a worthwhile investment, installing this another room and controlling with this? -
Mitsubishi Ecodan Air Source Heat Pump - Low Efficiency
TimToos replied to TimToos's topic in Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
Hi, The ASHP has 5 thermistor sensors. Flow to and from temps, DHW tank, room temperature (utility room) and outside temperature. I was never told about these sensors so thats where its located, in the utility. Does anyone recommend someone who knows these systems and can fully set-up? -
Mitsubishi Ecodan Air Source Heat Pump - Low Efficiency
TimToos replied to TimToos's topic in Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
Doesnt it indeed? I dont know who to get in touch with who could advise. -
Mitsubishi Ecodan Air Source Heat Pump - Low Efficiency
TimToos replied to TimToos's topic in Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
What I dont understand is how the system knows the upstairs temperature. Theres a ASHP temperature sensor in the room where the cylinder is located (utility room). I have it to control to this sensor and set this at 21C. Zone 1 upstairs, only calls for heating from a t'stat as theres no probe for upstairs. So how will the system know when this zone is at setpoint? I ask this as both zones have a setpoint each, so downstairs (zone 2) will aim for 21C and upstairs (zone 1) 18C. -
Mitsubishi Ecodan Air Source Heat Pump - Low Efficiency
TimToos replied to TimToos's topic in Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
Hi RR, The house did and does qualify for RHI. YES are MCS accredited. All, I have changed these setting: Set all the downstairs room t'stats to 1C temperature higher than what I require. Changed the upstairs temperature to a temperature I require. Changed the ASHP to run with a fixed temperature. Zone 1 (upstairs) is set at 18C and zone 2 (downstairs) is set at 20C. Changed the HW tank setpoint to 49C. Left the 10C drop as it was. Thoughts? -
Mitsubishi Ecodan Air Source Heat Pump - Low Efficiency
TimToos replied to TimToos's topic in Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
Hi, we used a company in Harrogate. They did the system design and sized everything accordingly. I did question the how water tank saying I wanted a 300L (I like overkill) and he said that would be a waste of money, both for the tank and to run the system. He sized up the radiators for upstairs and the ones in the bathroom are too small, we now need to install a second one in the large bathroom. The more I live with this system the more I feel very cheated. We paid him on the dot and as far as I can tell hes walked away from our issues. I have emailed lots, even to talk about investing in solar PV, and still he has never got back. I think theres a lesson here... I wish there was some comeback as Im so annoyed. -
Mitsubishi Ecodan Air Source Heat Pump - Low Efficiency
TimToos replied to TimToos's topic in Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
You have got me worried now about the tank size. I did want a 250L cylinder when the installer came round and he said it would be a waste of energy as that volume of hot water would not be required. Now I am thinking that once the kids grow up will the 250L be too small? -
Mitsubishi Ecodan Air Source Heat Pump - Low Efficiency
TimToos replied to TimToos's topic in Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
Ive just looked, the tank is 250L. Is this still too small?