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Old 11-14-12, 08:25 AM   #39
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Originally Posted by MN Renovator View Post
"Only uses 1.130 kW. Making 3856 BTUh of warmed up water.."

Umm 3.412 * 1.13 = 3.855.6
You've got the same efficiency as power hog mode, except with a long recovery time? ..or you've made a mistake somewhere along the line with the output or the input number.

I don't use the 4.5kW elements, I just tested them, using 120vac.
I only use the A7 ASHP to heat my hotwater. Which is super efficient. <1kWh per day .

I do use some resistive electrical heating in the old oil burner.. But it's all from PV.. (DC @ 800W max).
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