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RE: Why are ASHP installs so expensive?
By Batpred, 4 weeks ago |
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| It seems a quite comprehensive breakdown. I will try to build on it MCS overheads - maintain the certification, create all the paperwork. Survey - could be seen as MCS. I believe they cannot do w... | ||
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RE: Why are ASHP installs so expensive?
By JamesPa, 4 weeks ago |
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| @rob-of-york Another good question. Until now most quotes were in practice obfuscated by new cylinder and replacement radiators, but it is now becoming more common to omit these, so I think thing ma... | ||
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Why are ASHP installs so expensive?
By Rob of York, 4 weeks ago |
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| In recent years, we have had a new gas boiler installed and two single-split A2A systems. The gas boiler install involved relocating the boiler, drilling holes for a new flu and condensate pipe, addin... | ||
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RE: Question regarding Boiler Upgrade Scheme eligibility for ASHP with gas boiler replacement and existing A2A
By Rob of York, 4 weeks ago |
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| Thanks @jamespa The gas fire is definitely not an essential part of the heating system, since the gas central heating manages to cover the full heat loss of the house comfortably. Neither could it be ... | ||
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RE: Question regarding Boiler Upgrade Scheme eligibility for ASHP with gas boiler replacement and existing A2A
By JamesPa, 4 weeks ago |
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| Its a good question. Th definition of 'original heating system' is given in section 2: original heating system” has the meaning given in regulation 5(1)(c)(ii); and 5(1) 5.—(1) For the purposes of... | ||
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RE: Question regarding Boiler Upgrade Scheme eligibility for ASHP with gas boiler replacement and existing A2A
By Rob of York, 4 weeks ago |
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| We currently have a gas boiler used for central heating and hot water, two A2A units capable of heating and cooling, and a separate gas fire in the living room. The legislation for the BUS grant here ... | ||
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RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
By Old_Scientist, 4 weeks ago |
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| My guess is that if you do nothing, Octopus will continue to pay you at the Flux export rates (for now). My concern would be that at some point down the line they realise the error, and move you onto ... | ||
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RE: Starting Our Heat Pump Journey: 1962 build 3 bed detached house
By Rob of York, 4 weeks ago |
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| @ian-s I would encourage you to have a conversation with HG at this stage rather than stop at this point. You might still call a halt later, but you would have a more complete picture. Getting extra ... | ||
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RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
By Old_Scientist, 4 weeks ago |
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| I think that's how it should be, but the guy I spoke to had no idea how to do that, so just advised me to apply online (sigh). | ||
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RE: Is it the house or the equipment?
By springswood, 4 weeks ago |
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| Thanks @jamespa The last hard to fix draughts in the kitchen are behind the units. "Fortunately" changing to an induction hob means new worktops (at least) so I'll finally be able to get in there. | ||
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