LA3222 Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 (edited) Not gonna lie, was buzzing to see the ASHP come to life so can get the UFH and DHW up and running and today was the day! I did all the plumbing for ASHP, UFH and everything else, got a preplumbed Ecodan which the spark powered up today. Few issues at first getting it going until.i realised that one of the pump valves I thought I'd opened was nearly closed - kept getting 'Low Flow' which as I'd 'opened' all the valves was puzzling until I realised I hadn't actually opened all of them?♂️ Not sure how long it will take for the house to get up to 20degrees from 14 but its going at it now. All set for a Christmas move in - few rooms Not finished but kitchen lounge and bedrooms good to go?(may have to shower in the van unless I can get a shimmy on and tile one of the ensuites - can't have it all?♂️) As an aside, doing all of the plumbing, ASHP etc as a.self builder really ain't difficult and I would encourage others to tackle it. Edited November 26, 2021 by LA3222 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J1mbo Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Did you buy the equipment to get the glycol in the system or manage to hire a pump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 Well done and keep us posted. I keep saying all you need to install an ASHP is a plumber and an electrician who are capable of reading the installation manual. It is not rocket science. But so many plumbers and sparkies seem to shy away from it, and so many people seem comfortable to pay more for a "specialist" company to install it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LA3222 Posted November 26, 2021 Author Share Posted November 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, J1mbo said: Did you buy the equipment to get the glycol in the system or manage to hire a pump? I bought a cheapo 12v pump off amazon, cut the connector off an old 12v laptop charger and rigged that up to pump the glycol out the containers into the buffer tank via the top connection. Was easy enough, then topped it up with water via the fill loop. Pumped it around and purged the air everywhere and jobs a fish. Spotted I have a leak on one of my loops upstairs that I hadn't realised - must have cocked up when running the water everywhere and got overzealous with a screw going up into the floor above. Luckily it's in the main bedroom which is a tool/fixtures store so no carpet down. A pita but easy enough to fix. Closed that loop off for now. 9 minutes ago, ProDave said: electrician who are capable of reading the installation manual. It is not rocket science. The number of plumbers who told me they don't do ASHP is mad - the one who did quote was enough to convince me to get kn with it myself. Got an absolutely gleaming spark - the only trade I've had that I would recommend. He just gets amongst it and gets the proverbial done, no fuss and to a high standard. Like you say, it really ain't hard. A preplumbed version is even easier as most of the electrical work is already done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMo Posted November 26, 2021 Share Posted November 26, 2021 10 minutes ago, ProDave said: I keep saying all you need to install an ASHP is a plumber and an electrician who are capable of reading the installation manual. Trouble is a lot of my be able - but not willing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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