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RE: moving from ASHP to Gas Combi

Hi @ninja-tiger, I think British Gas might be stalling or not wanting to do the install. The job might not be as straightforward as a simple gas boile...

2 years ago
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
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RE: How to keep SunSynk batteries warm?

@windsor-tg Sunsynk battery data sheet./p> Seems to indicate no de-rating between 0 and 50degC. 'Operating temperature' might be inside the battery,...

2 years ago
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Energy Storage
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RE: Which is more efficient Solar Diverter to Immersion/Hot water cylinder or Combi Direct Hot water on demand?

Solar diverter for DHW = free (when surplus solar) * Heat pump for DHW = 200-250% efficient (by far the most efficient electrical method of producin...

2 years ago
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Solar Thermal & Power Diverters
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RE: How to keep SunSynk batteries warm?

That's a tidy install @windsor-tg. Li-ion batteries only tend to de-rate charging capacity below 0degC. How often does your garage get below 0degC? Yo...

2 years ago
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Energy Storage
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RE: ASHP Scotland Retrofit

Hi @adamm, nothing special, 30mm sealed argon filled PVCu DG units, to front of house 2yrs old, to rear of house 15yrs old, 200mm loft insulation. PVC...

2 years ago
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
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RE: ASHP Scotland Retrofit

@adamm. MCS energy consumption predictions for my Grant 10kW ASHP were well out for both estimated existing and future. So far out as to be disregarde...

2 years ago
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
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RE: ASHP Scotland Retrofit

Hi @ =adamm, I am 70 miles south o' the border, in North East England. But converted oil boiler to ASHP a year ago. No regrets, but quite a learning e...

2 years ago
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
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RE: Additional 6.5kW battery on order

@transparent they are Craig and Derricott EPV252 25A 2 pole rotary isolators. Designed for DC voltage and Solar PV isolation, 25A @ 800V.

2 years ago
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Energy Storage
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RE: Additional 6.5kW battery on order

@transparent black isolators are DC solar PV isolators, two strings, one 4 panel, one 5 panel. I await the DC MCB from L R Renewables by Mail and a da...

2 years ago
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Energy Storage
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RE: Additional 6.5kW battery on order

All done now, 13kW storage. But the installer forgot to include a 125A DC MCB to the new battery, so a percentage of the cost withheld and they’re com...

2 years ago
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Energy Storage
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RE: How to turn ASHP heating off!?

Hi @Tufty Insulation looks adequate, it's a little short on one of the external pipes to the unit, and a little untidy inside, and missing over isolat...

2 years ago
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
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RE: Are you planning to use a wood burner to supplement your central heating this winter?

Yes. We light the log burner some evenings now, more for the aesthetic rather than the comfort. It takes the chill off the house and saves putting the...

2 years ago
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Wood Burners, Biomass, Small Scale, Biofuels & Other Heating Alternatives
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