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E.ON has launched their Cosy Octopus copy tariff product, 'E.ON Next Pumped' with 2x3hr low rate periods, 4am-7am & 1pm-4pm, just like the origina...
@wanttobegreen sure, 2x6.5kW. Which gives a useable storage capacity of about 12kW. For the majority of the winter we can charge 9kW into the batterie...
Andy's assertion that anyone with batteries can power their home in a storm [implying they can draw from the batteries when the grid is out] betrays h...
@wanttobegreen as per Toodles' advice. The Solar PV batteries in winter coupled with Cosy electricity tariff are a game changer. 85% of our electricit...
Some Daikin systems use PWM speed controlled pumps, I'm not that familiar with them, so the total system heating flow rate may vary according to heat ...
Hi there @pie_eater, absolutely right to try it single zone 'open loop' first, and see if it's a success. Buy or borrow an infrared thermometer or, ...
Yup, must be the R32 model. The larger R290s are not available wholesale yet.../p> Trying to find out who the Chinese OEM is of the Grant badged R29...
Ditto Major. 2x6.5kW Growatt batteries timed to charge on 2 of 3 low rate periods with Cosy Octopus each day. There's a third unused time slot on both...
Something knackered on the monobloc heat pump unit that wasn't maintenance related. So not blocked filters, strainers, coils, etc. Poll description ed...
My former home insurer 'More Than' has stopped selling home insurance, my account has very recently been taken over by 'Admiral'. It seems Admiral spe...
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RE: What is the main ‘dictator’ of Agile’s unit price?
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RE: My Grant R290 9kW Heat Pump Installation
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