Tolentino
2021-02-09 17:06:25
- #1
As far as I know, the buffer tanks are supposed to prevent/compensate for compressor short run times caused by closed ERR. It is often the case that the refrigerant also serves as a lubricant, and if the pump only runs for about 30 seconds at a time, it is simply not lubricated sufficiently. The buffer is supposed to ensure that it is lubricated for at least 5 minutes. I think they deal more with customers who use the ERR and then still report their defective compressors within the warranty period, rather than customers who crown an as efficiently running heat pump as their new hobby.