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@jamespa the point is it allows variable secondary flow rates lower than the primary. In some circumstances that requires hydraulic separation where t...
Hi @Crimson. Hmm, this isn't surprising. When Grant are pushed they often revert to the default Aerona Schematics, which, by the addition of a lot of ...
Well, it sounded all too good to be true. And it was. After several months hanging on the waiting list, I finally poked Octopus into giving me an up...
@old_scientist I had an automatic float type air vent on my old open heating system at the top of the circuit. It only had a small static head of abou...
We have a manual air release valve on top of the Grant Low Loss Header/volumiser. This is a good location as the velocity through the system is lowest...
Hi @josephiah, there's quite a good range of small commercial 3Ph electric heat pump units, or reversible chillers. Example:/span> Many use R290 pro...
@howardp99 it might have saved me £8 compared to the price rise details announced 20th Sept. I didn't updated my spreadsheet with those. Were an all-e...
I've singed up to the fixed Cosy Octopus tariff. The fixed 12month rate is currently slightly cheaper than the October 2025 Cosy price rise rate. it's...
Hi @sbm74 - wow, 650m2 - that's a big pile! But, 60degC max flow temperature - eh, what, why? Building regulations also set the maximum design flow ...
A few years ago all external condensing units and monobloc heat pumps had fairly robust protection grilles fitted to the coil face, which could be rem...
Roof trusses and dry lined ceilings are a massive sounding board. This is a very common issue with sparks who screw bathroom extract fans direct to ro...
Central heating still switched off and will be until October. The Octopus Cosy account has built up a good credit over the summer, but I have over a t...
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RE: If a heat pump can only heat DHW to 50C then what? Issue with 18KW Heliotherm heat pump
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RE: High Temp Heat Pumps for fast warm-up of house
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RE: Need help maximising COP of 3.5kW Valiant Aerotherm heat pump
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RE: Vaillant Tech Support Flagged Low DT: UFH Return Cold, Suspected Zero Flow
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RE: Daikin 6kw setup with Dixell controller
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RE: Exploring the role of alternative clean heating solutions - Government Consultation
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RE: New Vaillant aroTherm Plus in black - When will it come to the UK?
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RE: MCS - BS EN 12831-1:2017 – Heat Loss Survey
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