ᐅ Air-to-Water Heat Pump: Current Consumption and Data

Created on: 29 Sep 2020 11:06
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Hello!
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Heated area 200m2 (2,153 sq ft)
KfW 55 standard
Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery
Current outdoor temperature 6°C (43°F)
Heating energy consumption including hot water 35 kWh
Electricity consumption 9 kWh
COP 3.88
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Alessandro
1 Nov 2021 14:05
I reset the operating hours counter (i.e., heating/hot water operating hours and compressor starts) as well as the efficiency values.
That way, I don’t have to note down much 😉
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Dennis89
2 Nov 2021 09:41
My heat pump has been running continuously since yesterday at 12:00 PM. The heat pump is currently drawing 570 watts. How can I reduce the wattage? I’m asking because 570 watts seems a bit high to me, doesn’t it? How can I tell if the heat pump can modulate down further? The compressor is running at 25 Hz.

This concerns a heat pump.
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Deliverer
2 Nov 2021 09:55
If the heat pump is running continuously, it obviously requires power as well, right? And it couldn’t be better than running at these temperatures. Or is the house too warm?

Regarding the 570 watts, that doesn’t seem unusually high for the heat pump to me. But I have a completely different and much larger one, so I probably can’t assess it perfectly...
Can you check anywhere to read the "compressor capacity in %"?
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Alessandro
2 Nov 2021 10:06
You have a small heat pump with a modulation range of only 1.78kW, from 2°C (3.19kW) down to -7°C (4.97kW).
So 570W fit within the current outdoor temperatures.
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Dennis89
2 Nov 2021 10:07
Deliverer schrieb:

If the heat pump is running continuously, it obviously needs the power, right? And it couldn’t be better than running continuously at these temperatures. Or is the house too warm?

Regarding the 570 watts – that doesn’t seem unusually high for a heat pump to me. But I have a completely different and much larger one, so I probably can’t judge that perfectly...
Can you read the compressor power in % anywhere?

I’m a complete layperson, so I can’t really judge either. The temperature throughout the house is 21 degrees Celsius (70°F), which is comfortable for us. The compressor is running at 25 Hz. I’m not sure if it’s shown anywhere in %. I would have to check again in WP3.
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Alessandro
2 Nov 2021 10:13
How have you set up your domestic hot water heating?
For me, it is 48°C (118°F) with an 8K hysteresis. Hot water circulation runs twice daily to prevent legionella.
I have deactivated the legionella protection because it would mean heating the hot water to 60°C (140°F) once a day.

I am considering setting the hot water to 46°C (115°F) with a 6K hysteresis...

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