Last seen: Sep 4, 2025
@kenb they can and they do but only with heat pumps own controllers. the problem is heat loss and there for load varies as the outside temperature c...
@kenb no they dont. contol technology just expects the flow temp to rise if the room isn’t at set point, and to wind down if it’s over set point...
@mjr im sorry I missed this. but yes if you can’t be bothered to fine tune on off controls will crudely solve the issue, at a price of higher en...
At the heart of the problem is the business model of the manufacturers. These manufacturers advise on government policy, all on payroll of non U.k. co...
@derek-m im a gas safe registered installer with about 200 of these systems over 20 yrs. there is no system that cannot accommodate this design, and ...
that’s vaillant heat pump or boiler 8 mixed zones , but it could 2 or 4. You would use a buffer instead of a header for a heat pump. the pipe la...
@derek-m there are standard designs , all the same from all the manufacturers. there are no variations
it’s all very sad that a modern country can’t embrace technology that does something different from what many expect, to produce the desired out come,...
@hughf yes you are like me! but the lack makes me angry with the system not installers
@hughf There is no continuos professional development program in the heating industry…
The best way of judging an installer or tradesperson is “would you have him to dinner”. No need to ask, but the professional will say no! You need a...
The problem here is heat pumps are promoted as a mythical different solution from gas boilers, but they aren’t! They are just another heat source! ...
Latest Posts
-
RE: Flexi-Orb Heat Pump Scheme: A Game-Changer for the UK's Heat Pump Industry
You are very probably right, but it's still just possib...
By JamesPa , 2 hours ago
-
RE: Oil Boiler & Heat Pump Hybrid System
@transparent With the abolition of S21 long term ten...
By JamesPa , 2 hours ago
-
RE: UFH downstairs and radiators upstairs balancing question
This is a tricky one. I'm having the same problem. A ...
By davidnolan22 , 3 hours ago
-
RE: One flow valve appears to be duff
You might want to consider the following common faults:...
By IaAck , 3 hours ago
-
RE: When to use Octopus Intelligent Go tariff with my heat pump and battery
We are on the Intelligent Octopus Go tariff. We instal...
By GrahamF , 5 hours ago
-
RE: New build installation query
@paullacey While the others wait for more info do you m...
By ASHP-BOBBA , 14 hours ago
-
RE: Help me keep the faith with my air source heat pump installation
I have only just spotted this post, sorry I missed it e...
By JamesPa , 19 hours ago
-
RE: British Gas Heat Pump Installation Complaint
@bgno, the other consideration for legionella cycles ar...
By Mars , 21 hours ago
-
RE: Electricity price predictions
Remember that almost all submissions to Government Publ...
By Transparent , 1 day ago
-
@old_scientist I dont monitor the tank temperature but ...
By bontwoody , 1 day ago
-
RE: Say hello and introduce yourself
Hello @paultheheating - I'm a rural Moderator! What's...
By Transparent , 1 day ago
-
RE: What valves to replace radbots?
Yes. Radbots just replace TRV heads. TRV heads push t...
By JamesPa , 1 day ago
-
RE: Who has a V2G EV installation
Im looking at Anderson or Simpson and Partners, somethi...
By AgentGeorge , 1 day ago
-
RE: When will fusion be producing energy?
I am thinking of the case where AI was able to distingu...
By Batpred , 2 days ago
-
RE: My experience with 3 heat pump surveys: Heat Geek, British Gas & Octopus
Very definitely. I think the market has changed a bit...
By JamesPa , 2 days ago
-
RE: Buying large amp bidirectional RCD and RCBO
The following diagram is taken from the Meter Operator'...
By Transparent , 2 days ago
-
RE: Solar Power Output – Let’s Compare Generation Figures
@allyfish It was going so well with month after month s...
By Toodles , 3 days ago
-
