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#198257 2-Jul-2016 11:00
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Long time log fire user, now have moved, and have two heat pumps.

 

I assume that the higher the temp differential the higher cost, i.e. 10 outside, heat pump set to 20 is cheaper than 4 outside, heat pump set to 24. Obvious I guess.

 

Downstairs there are two living rooms, and kitchen, the living room where the TV is takes a bit longer to warm up.

 

So, is it better to heat at say 22 on low fan, or say 18 on high fan. To, 1) reduce costs, and 2) to promote more air movement?

 

I am a heatpump noob.

 

 

 

Edit: Fujitsu Inverter, Cooling 7.4kW heating 8.5kW


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  #1584569 2-Jul-2016 12:06
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Here's how you use a heat pump.

 

1. Set the heat pump to the desired mode (heat, cool, rather than auto)

 

2. Set the fan to auto, for maximum efficiency, or lower the fan speed if you prefer, but it will be less efficient

 

3. Set you desired end state temperature. The outside temperature is irrelevant.

 

When you don't need it, turn it off. When you need it, turn it on again. If you don't need it for a short time (an hour) it may be worth leaving on, but if it's all day then turn it off.

 

A heat pump is more efficient to heat if it's warmer outside. So if it's 10 degrees at 4pm and 0 degrees at 7pm it's probably worth having the timer turn it on at 4pm. If you're on a variable rate, like Flick electric, then the situation is a bit more complex - in that case you avoid peak time (16:30-19:00 weekdays usually), pre-warm, and take advantage of night rates if appropriate.


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