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As I understand the system, SAP (and by default RdSAP) is a CO2 reduction assessment/tool so if the house is not a new build then the EPC reports are ...
This application has been approved and, as far as I am aware, as there are no third party rights of appeal against a planning decision in Scotland the...
Are heat pumps generally rated poor in EPC's in England? It doesn't seem to be the case on mine in 2019 in Scotland.
With you there @toodles, I too have noticed the even house temperature into every corner from the barely warm large rads that we retro fitted when ins...
Thank you for this comprehensive reply, it is quite the eye opener! Can I just confirm something please, mostly as I don't seem to experience this le...
In 2019 my installer offered Nibe if we had deep pockets, Daikin but he was not keen on that choice, LG which he said would be okay or Mitsubishi whic...
Which does not get us anywhere near a 20% plus energy cost increase caused by using glycol.
The Scottish Government have a consultation out on reform of the EPC system to move away from grading on the cost of heating to one on heat loss, cost...
Really? That is an enormous claim, citation required. I am aware of talk around a small increase, but 20% plus ( by how much plus) is astonishing.
What defrost cycle noise? My Ecodan is silent and with no fan activity during defrost, apart from the water dripping out the bottom. Are others differ...
Aye, @Toodles, I know exactly what you mean. I look out over the current run of winters from the top of our cold hill in NE Scotland and reflect that ...
Those of us who inhabit the Twilight Zone where a smart meter signal has yet to arrive (along with 2G,3G, and 4G signals) must pursue efficiency and l...
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