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I'm increasingly of the opinion that few DHW tank immersion heaters reach 60degC standing water temperature. There's several things to consider: * I...
@curlykatie garage is fine. Most inverters are designed for an outdoor/unheated installation location. Better to have the inverter and battery a littl...
@curlykatie a pleasure to help. Installers tend to want to locate solar PV equipment in a place that's most convenient & quickest for them, not ne...
Hi @curlykatie, consider also the Cosy Octopus tariff.If offers two low rate periods each day 04:00 - 07:00 and 16:00 - 19:00. That's 2x3 hours during...
Hi again @sobo. That video is informative, the noise is the compressor discharge, the pressures are highest during hot water generation when the unit ...
I've been in discussion with a few people today on this one. 75degC max LWT seems to fly in the face of perceived wisdom and best practise of lowest p...
Hi @AndyOrchard2, I would definitely challenge your surveyor on that one. Chances are whatever software they are using only has an open flue/open fire...
@abernyte Yes, very true. Valliant manufactures ASHPs in Belper, Derbyshire, Ideal (Group Atlantique) will manufacture ASHPs in Hull, East Yorkshire. ...
Here it is, first manufacturer photo of Ebac’s U.K. designed and made ASHP. A bit quirky looking. Website and spec data goes live next week. Let’s...
@Sobo, you could ask your installer to provide their complete MCS020 acoustic calculation estimate to you, if you don't already hold it. P.16 onwards ...
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A few comments that might be helpful. As James menti...
By RobS , 4 hours ago
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RE: Heat Pump Servicing & Maintenance – Good Value or Rip-Off?
The one thing that’s clear from the comments so far is ...
By Mars , 4 hours ago
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RE: DHW temp Samsung AE120RXYDEG 12kw ASHP with Gen 6 controller
@bami I feel pretty safe then 😁. As a matter of...
By bontwoody , 5 hours ago
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RE: Setback savings - fact or fiction?
The lower the DT the higher the flow rate. The lower ...
By BobTSkutter , 8 hours ago
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RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
I have now written to OE for clarification on the algor...
By Toodles , 9 hours ago
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RE: New kitchen with no walls – will fan coil units work?
Thanks. That explains the strangely-shaped 'feet' (loo...
By IanMK13 , 11 hours ago
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RE: Heat Pump Sizing & Installation Costs
2019 180sqm timber frame 14kW 300l DHW 16 new r...
By Abernyte , 17 hours ago
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RE: Heat Pump Books For Beginners – Bodge Buster & From Zero To Heat Pump Hero
I’ve updated Bodge Buster for 2025 to empower homeowner...
By Mars , 18 hours ago
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RE: Aira Heat Pump: Stylish Scandinavian Heating
Aira, the Swedish, end to end manufacturer, system desi...
By KevinPotts , 19 hours ago
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Unfortunately for your argument the best performing Dai...
By RobS , 1 day ago
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RE: Grant ASHP not reaching target temperatures
@mikefl Thank you. I’m not sure how to do these checks ...
By Hillswick , 1 day ago
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RE: Transforming a Derbyshire Property into an Energy-Efficient Haven
@carpenterstation That's helpful, thank you. The de...
By Morgan , 1 day ago
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RE: What is the best strategy for operating a very oversized heat pump?
@jamespa Homely does address many of these issues, but ...
By Arundalep , 2 days ago
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RE: Volumisers in Heat Pump Systems: Does Placement Matter?
There is absolutely nothing wrong with buffer tanks in ...
By JamesPa , 2 days ago
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RE: Replacing knackered oil boiler with ASHP - Perthshire
@abernyte thanks tbh I was more thinking about bolsteri...
By DowallyDrifter , 2 days ago
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RE: Battery storage to run Heat Pump.
@jeff The government are quite happy for the network ...
By Lucia , 2 days ago
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RE: Adjusting 6kW Daikin's Weather Compensation Curve
@jamespa I'm grateful for your advice.
By Ubert767 , 2 days ago
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RE: Is it KISS or constant – weather compensation vs. set flow temperature?
Thanks. I've seen the video several times at the beginn...
By cliffhanger , 3 days ago
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself
@carrownisky where are you based? Would you like me con...
By Mars , 3 days ago
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RE: Baxi Air Source Heat Pump tips and tricks please
@transparent Good morning, the installer sorted our m...
By Cathyem1 , 3 days ago
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DHW temp Samsung AE120RXYDEG 12kw ASHP with Gen 6 controller
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Daikin Heat Pump Cycling Frequency?
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Battery storage to run Heat Pump.
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