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Last seen: Mar 11, 2026
@bash similar here, it cost me 33p yesterday to use 4.8kw so no point in switching off yet as it is so cheap.
I think the main reason a2w is more popular in the uk is the grant. Long term, I think air to air will be more common, when the grant is removed for a...
Some Initial Heating Data - Up to 22nd November The last week or so was the first real cold snap so a good test of how the heat pump performs in co...
Can you separate out the scop data between hot water and heating? I.e. is the hot water more efficient than the heating? Also did the £20,000 incl...
I am on Octopus Intelligent @ 6.67p on the overnight rate. I have 18.8kw batteries (no solar) so will be interesting to see how much of my winter usag...
@ashfp Mine does have a buffer tank. That was my experience that they have a contractor who does not do the detailed design of the system but liaises ...
@toodles Fun fact the free electricity session is technically not (quite) free (but very low cost) as the Vat on the energy is not reclaimed - effecti...
@editor Thanks Mars, there was a limited in person commissioning by the installer, then a more detailed run through over the phone with Andy from Boxt...
I had my vaillant arotherm plus 5kw installed by boxt end of March. Cost was £3399 with a £2000 cashback from barclays so will be £1399 total. I pai...
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RE: Flushing system, cleaning and inhibitor
Flush and fill all complete. Octopus kindly gave us a...
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RE: Wood burner with ASHP - direct air?
For what it's worth I installed a wood burner in this o...
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@editor Thanks for your response and recommendations. ...
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RE: Do I add Air Con or MVHR to existing A2W ASHP?
I think I saw a diagram for an exhaust air dhw tank wit...
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RE: PV and battery long payback - sense check query
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RE: Starting Our Heat Pump Journey: 1962 build 3 bed detached house
@ian-s Look forward to making contact soon! Regards, To...
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I don't notice mine defrosting, and most of the time Im...
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RE: Do I need to change the control unit when replacing my Ecodan Air Source Heat Pump
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