Last week of what has been a fairly busy month which simply flew by.
For the new few days we are expecting hand workers to be busy with the installation of a PAC (Pompe à Chaleur / Heat exchanger) . The decision was taken a while ago but due to missing parts the actual installation had to be postponed a couple of times.
Is it the right thing to do? Time will tell. If only I was allowed to install Solar Panels I could be self sufficient as far as heating and hot water for the house is concerned. Anyway, this is already a big step towards eliminating our dependence on gaz.
Although our PAC is a Thermor, when it was unloaded from the truck I did not react the same way as the kids in the current TV advert for that product.
End of day 1
Some of the elements have been mounted and connected together.
More work is being done in the cellar area today as well as inside the house as the old heating system is being taken out.
Miles of new pipes have been laid through ceiling, floors and walls. Holes have been drilled to allow all that. A temporary (for the night) hot water system has been installed.
The last equipment piece has been delivered. I assume it will be installed tomorrow. to be installed tomorrow.
End of day 2
The “Engie” boys are back this Wednesday morning. As far as I understand, one of the main jobs today is to purge the complete existing heating circuit, pipes and radiators. Quite a messy job I am given to understand.
A lot more wiring has been done today as well as even more pipes and valves. The evaporator (double fan unit) is now in its final position. Last day tomorrow for the final set-up and tests.
End of day 3
There is a lot more to it than I originally thought. On top of all the new equipment required, the links to the existing water system (in and out) is quite complicated which is to be expected in a century old house which was never designed to that effect.
It is taking 4 experienced men 4 full time days to complete the job
Today is Thursday and they are back to hopefully complete the installation.
3pm and they are starting to pack things up Switching on the beast and moment of truth is near.
But first a brand new and modern on line thermostat
Quite a neat installation and set-up, a lot more than I anticipated
And it works… Now we need to adjust over time the temperatures required for maximum efficiency and minimum energy needs. A job well done.
End of day 4 – Final day
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