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Mars · 2021-03-02T10:01:30Z

If you're new to the forums, we'd like to take this opportunity to welcome you. Please introduce yourself by telling us a bit about yourself and where you're based.

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JamesPa

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29/06/2025 3:29 pm

Posted by: @andycoo

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I’ll maybe create a separate post with all the info on our system and what ideas I have 🙂

Yes please do

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total heating season requirements based on four 1 tonne pallets of pellets and one of fuel logs (24000 kWh).

Suggesting a loss in the region of 9kW. Very rough and ready but not 21kW.

4kW peak of solar PV since 2011; EV and a 1930s house which has been partially renovated to improve its efficiency. 7kW Vaillant heat pump.

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Topher

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18/07/2025 3:57 pm

@editor Hi everyone, this seems like a great resource. We are retrofitting an old concrete croft house on the Isle of Skye. Pulled the old oil system and currently insulating in preparation for ASHP and solar system, with a wood burner for really grim winter nights..

Trying to do as much as possible ourselves, and to understand what others are doing for us.

Cheers, Topher

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JamesPa

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18/07/2025 4:24 pm

Welcome. Do feel free to tell us about your project and ask any questions you have.

4kW peak of solar PV since 2011; EV and a 1930s house which has been partially renovated to improve its efficiency. 7kW Vaillant heat pump.

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18/07/2025 4:36 pm

Hi @topher - you might be interested to see this very recent discussion about the rules which apply to the Boiler Upgrade Scheme £7500 subsidy.

The wood burner should still be permitted, but your installer might not appreciate the finer points of the regulations...
... whereas you now will 😉

Save energy... recycle electrons!

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seatonian

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21/07/2025 9:02 pm

Hi,

New to renewables and the RHH forum!

As my handle may indicate, I'm located down in the South West in East Devon; just on the border of Dorset and Somerset is only a little further up the road.

Currently renovating our 1920's home so looking for lots of good info and advice.

From what I've seen so far, I've come to the right place! 😊

ATB, seatonian

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Mars

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Topic starter 21/07/2025 9:28 pm

@seatonian welcome to the forums…

Pre-order: The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps

Subscribe and follow our Homeowners’ Q&A heat pump podcast

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Transparent

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22/07/2025 10:14 am

Hi @seatonian - Yes, I know Seaton, and I have the National Grid maps for your area.

So if "renovating our 1920's home" includes changing the heating system and installing a heat-pump, then I have real data which can tell us what's possible.

Save energy... recycle electrons!

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normpang

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29/07/2025 9:42 am

morning all

Love listening to your podcast, @editor

I'm looking to replace a Vaillant Turbo Max Plus 837E, with a ASHP and possibly supplemented with solar panels. I've just bought a terraced house in North London.

The options seem overwhelming!

thanks,

Norm

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Mars

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Topic starter 29/07/2025 10:02 am

@normpang welcome to the forums and we're really glad you enjoy our podcast and find it helpful. It can be overwhelming, and you're not alone, so when you're ready, start a new topic dedicated to your project, and let me know if you'd like me to connect you with any installers.

Pre-order: The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps

Subscribe and follow our Homeowners’ Q&A heat pump podcast

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