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Re:An open source initiative to share and compare heat pump ... by wtallis on Friday April 12, 2024 @08:15PM (#40019027)
One night where the outside temperature gets below -25C is not a serious problem. If you had the heat pump keeping your house at a comfortable temperature the day before, you aren't going to die of hypothermia or have pipes freeze overnight. You'll just wake up to a house that's chilly inside and takes most of the day to get back up to where you want it.

Sustained cold spells are where you need an alternative heat source.

Re:An open source initiative to share and compare heat pump ... by google234123 on Saturday April 13, 2024 @01:07AM (#40020660)
Also electric heaters are dirt cheap - get a bunch 20$ ones
Re:An open source initiative to share and compare heat pump ... by wlonkly on Saturday April 13, 2024 @05:54PM (#40026500)
Or conveniently mount one inside your air handler!