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@l8again I agree fully, so what we would do is offer you an R32 unit or fit the unit in another location. My point last time is if you have absolutely...
@ringi Yep, but doesn't Part P only apply to the electrical aspect and has no baring on the mechanical or gas aspect of the works? Regardless though ...
I wonder if that is because they subcontract the call outs and most if not nearly all ASHP and AC contractors have very limited cover at week...
I still maintain its about risk assessment and justification as there is nothing in Law, just follow the manufacturers guide and place the HP in the m...
@l8again Hahah, this just makes me smile, i wonder how much refrigerant they hold? Also the Haier OEM tumble HP driers were getting recalled for explo...
This is the F-Gas part training for A3 (so this qual covers all F-Gas + Hydro carbon add on) you currently cannot only get the A3 hydro carbon without...
@l8again Manufacturers will support R32 for quite a long time after they are phased out for repairs, this is evidential on AC brands, by the time R32 ...
@anon67 Pleased they are replacing it for you and I am pleased when I said they are quite good with their warranty they actioned it. Good luck with ...
Professional risk assessment (inc some common sense) Multiple foundation air bricks offering 30% free air ventilation for block and beam type floati...
@patch321 Ok fair enough with the heat loss (if a 2024 build and its to standard just calculate your home 30wp/m2 and it will be somewhere near that),...
@f1p I think it could me more there didn't realise the ASHP can indicate the flow when you are setting it up, where units do not have flow meters and ...
@f1p Perhaps they are not restricting and for some strange reason just installed it to read the flow rate? Completely not needed and adds a bit of r...
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