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RE: The Importance of Radiator Balancing for Efficient Heating: Introducing the Flow Regulating Valve
By Toodles, 2 weeks ago |
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@jamespa Thank you!😊 Toodles. | ||
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RE: The Importance of Radiator Balancing for Efficient Heating: Introducing the Flow Regulating Valve
By Grantmethestrength, 2 weeks ago |
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It is deffo a me thing as it was your guide I was trying to follow lol! 2/10 go see the headmaster and try harder!!!! | ||
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RE: My misgivings about installing ASHP and solar panels via the ECO4 scheme...
By JamesPa, 2 weeks ago |
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@dwynwen I agree with @editor however Im very concerned that the advice from the charity, as you report it, is incomplete/not logical/could leave you even worse off.: If your ASHP is removed, how are... | ||
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RE: The Importance of Radiator Balancing for Efficient Heating: Introducing the Flow Regulating Valve
By JamesPa, 2 weeks ago |
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I know. Sadly many dont read articles, I keep referring people to the ABC guide that cathoderay wrote! I must add yours to my list of referrals. | ||
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RE: The Importance of Radiator Balancing for Efficient Heating: Introducing the Flow Regulating Valve
By Toodles, 2 weeks ago |
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@jamespa I found the same about the last half turn being the only effective part of the mechanism. Some chap called Toodles wrote an article for RHH and he found the same too!😉 Regards, Toodle... | ||
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RE: Solar Power Output – Let’s Compare Generation Figures
By Toodles, 2 weeks ago
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@tim441 Well it looks like the micro inverters have been working that bit harder this July compared with the previous July’s in ‘24 and ‘23. Considering the second half of the month was a bit ‘meh’ wi... | ||
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RE: The Importance of Radiator Balancing for Efficient Heating: Introducing the Flow Regulating Valve
By JamesPa, 2 weeks ago |
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If you don't need your trvs (and you shouldnt) you can repurpose them as lsvs by removing the heads and replacing with decorators caps. Trvs generally have better 'valve authority' than old lsvs, i... | ||
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RE: My misgivings about installing ASHP and solar panels via the ECO4 scheme...
By Mars, 2 weeks ago |
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@dwynwen, I’m honestly lost for words. What you’ve been put through is completely appalling… no homeowner should ever have to deal with this, let alone under the guise of a government-backed scheme th... | ||
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RE: The Importance of Radiator Balancing for Efficient Heating: Introducing the Flow Regulating Valve
By Mars, 2 weeks ago |
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@adamk what I like about these valves is that once set, your rads for rooms are set and shouldn’t get “unbalanced”. For those interested, in these valves, if you decide to go ahead, DM or email me, ed... | ||
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RE: The Importance of Radiator Balancing for Efficient Heating: Introducing the Flow Regulating Valve
By AdamK, 2 weeks ago |
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Watched the latest homeowners qa and they mentioned some easy to balance lock shield valves. It’s something I need to look at in the winter as not had the HP that long. Or if they are not an option is... | ||
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RE: Why do we need pressurised systems?
By IaAck, 2 weeks ago |
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@toodles, touché chez. /\ | ||
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RE: The Importance of Radiator Balancing for Efficient Heating: Introducing the Flow Regulating Valve
By JamesPa, 2 weeks ago |
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With their balancing process Im pretty sure all rads could end up being restricted at least a bit. Its unlikely however that the restriction would be so great as to cause a problem. Personally I wou... |
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