ASHP's and the maze of info

richardc1983

Like I say I have posted on that forum, heres the link...

http://www.refrigeration-engineer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=171217#post171217

Keep a track of if any engineers reply... perhaps maybe join up and post that the person is you... etc etc...

clockworks_2

richardc1983 wrote: »

Like I say I have posted on that forum, heres the link...

http://www.refrigeration-engineer.com/forums/showthread.php?p=171217#post171217

Keep a track of if any engineers reply... perhaps maybe join up and post that the person is you... etc etc...

Thanks Richard that is most kind of you. Hopefully if i get some positive response from their i will post a service engineers details on the noticeboard in the foyer.

Thank you once again.:beer:

richardc1983

No worries, you can thank me by pressing the thanks button on any post that has been useful for you!!! THis gives me browny points hehe!

clockworks_2

richardc1983 wrote: »

No worries, you can thank me by pressing the thanks button on any post that has been useful for you!!! THis gives me browny points hehe!

PS i'm a guy not a lady !

richardc1983

Ever so sorry! Dont know where I got that from!

richardc1983

clockworks wrote: »

Thanks Richard that is most kind of you. Hopefully if i get some positive response from their i will post a service engineers details on the noticeboard in the foyer.

Thank you once again.:beer:

Got a contact number for you, someone who is in London on Wednesday who can have alook at it for you, hes well known on the forum and has 14yrs experience.

I will PM you his details:

He said for you to give him a call and arrange something.

He has asked for the model number but I will tell him you dont know what this is. Ive given him the manufacturer name.

Out of interest too what area are you in?

clockworks_2

Thanks Richard. I'm in North London , Barnet. Will give the guy a shout tomorrow.

thills

I'm thinking, Mitsubishi Ecodan ASHP combined with thermaskirt radiator system & domestic hot water.
Anyone out there done anything similar? any comments/advice?

Appreciated,

TH[/QUOTE]

Found a lot of useful tips & comments thanks.

Despite the negatives in wet ASHPs, and the awkwardness of retrofitting to an appartment (including mounting the unit), it is still the best (only?) solution where there is no gas available.
The unit has to be sized correctly, it has to use underfloor to get enough heat output.
Assuming I can get the planning consent, I will go ahead and install in the new year.
I will keep the forum updated as and when, it might help others.

richardc1983

Make sure u oversize the system to allow urself extra duty in cold weather like this.

thills

Yes, I need about 4kw + hot water. Ultimately, I will take the advice of whoever my supplier turns out to be; but I'm expecting about an 8kw output pump if its an advanced type, ecodan or altherma or more if its a trianco type (perhaps 12kw?) but I do favour the altherma purely on the basis that the "outside" unit is the most compact/quietest and suits the awkward mounting options of an appartment.
But i'm still open minded.