Altherma frequent compressor cycling

[Gary]

, but what would be an optimal number of cycles in such mild conditions? What number of cycles per hour would you like to see if it was your heatpump?

Without a buffer, it either runs more often or has wider temp swings... pick your poison. Six per hour is acceptable.

[mad fridgie]

Without a buffer, it either runs more often or has wider temp swings... pick your poison. Six per hour is acceptable.

Agreed,
I think this must be a well insulated house (or very small), and a quick acting system.