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Last seen: Aug 26, 2026
Dont forget under the grant the cylinder is part covered and there is no VAT for the whole project when being done as part of the ASHP works. Its only...
I am happy if you want to start a new thread and tag me in to continue the conversation. I did not feel it was a criticism, I understand why you said ...
@andrewj Sorry for that, I though it was relevant, If you don't have to change the cylinder its more likely you will purchase a new ASHP system during...
we noticed that some cylinders start to sing when around 24/26ltrs so yes its the larger ASHP that casue a problem, if I am designing a 5kW s...
@jamespa we have only just been exploring this since 2026, in the purest form you should change the cylinder but, I believe in customer choice and my ...
When getting estimates from the likes of Octopus and Heat Geek, the assumption is any cylinder could be kept. Its more about making sure the hea...
The trick with the Adia is it can balance the comfortable flow for the ASHP and stretch the DT in the old DHW cylinder, this allows you to circulate t...
Sorry, I am not the best at being clear, Im just an engineer so forgive me. The outdoor unit that has multiple pipe connection all on one unit (call...
1) absolutely and of course 2) you should not need this for this application, if your A2W is set correctly your home will be 21 DegC from October t...
@l8again Perfect, it happens and they need to be able to try to learn, as long as you are supported its no harm done.
Just to add to this, it is a very easy fix so I don't think anything to worry, if you live in Kent I would be happy to come and fix it for free as lon...
Can you send us a picture of the whole pipe length, I think there is a lack of clips and the pipe has dropped, I am not sure the insulation s...
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