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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 ...
@sobo attach some pictures if you can please? It's a new install under MCS, the white noise of the fan impeller plus a hum (not a rattle) of the compr...
Manufacturer's noise levels are usually quoted dB(A) SPL @ 1m free field. This means no reflective surfaces such as walls or floors. It's an unrealist...
If you want to include cooling, have you considered air to air heat pumps? Depends on the number of rooms you consider needing cooling, and the visual...
Modern monobloc heat pumps will not be harmed by power cuts. They don't have a refrigerant pump down system as the low charge quantity doesn't necessi...
@toodles thank you. Profile of your monthly generation matches mine. Last two months were a bit lower. Year to date solar production has been 2.9MWh. ...
Useful 5 year month-by-month comparative data there @editor. Thank you. August has been something of a solar wash-out for us in the North East. That s...
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RE: Heat Pump Servicing & Maintenance – Good Value or Rip-Off?
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RE: Is a Valliant Inline 6kW heater a BUS buster?
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RE: Humming sound on new install.
Sorry, I should also add these checks The ASHP must ...
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RE: Failing heat pump system - seeking thoughts on a rebuild
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