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@derek-m I think it's the difference between lab conditions and actual... Much like MPG claims with cars. Real world experience says you'll never actu...
@editor that makes me nervous as we have no fires... Then again, we aren't exactly remote
5 degrees (average) outside and I am running at a heating COP of 3 so far, flow temperature of 40 degrees (average). My estimate is I'll use 41kw toda...
@keithh interestingly I have microbore upstairs and it's the warmest place in the house. But it's super insulated, so maybe it's not that applicable?!
@grahamh I have both the MSmart app and the Comfort Home app. From what I can see, they are identical. The Comfort home seems to just be a reskin of t...
@keithh I didn't change a single radiator or any pipework - except the bits around the tank etc. If you want to see if they are suitable I would recom...
@grahamh I just know you have a lot of experience with the units themselves. The app is working again now. I don't think FHP will be much use, it seem...
And the app is suddenly working again. Nothing logged since the 17th, but... At least it's working again
@peterr I would balance them. My house was cold and I thought the ASHP was crap and not delivering at lower temperatures. Turns out my radiators were ...
The app is still not delivering COP or any other data. @grahamh do you have any idea why the app might stop showing this? I'm not sure if it's me, or ...
@editor we only got a smart meter in October and we had a normal tariff. The benefits for us were just running costs through the night in the shoulder...
@yachtsman honestly you don't really need a quote to build a system. There are plenty of websites where you can build out a PV system and cost it. Ess...
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RE: To re-pipe or not to re-pipe? Moving from oil boiler to air source heat pump.
@penval, really useful update. After all the discussion...
By Mars , 2 hours ago
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RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
@papahuhu I prefer to look at it simplistically. We d...
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RE: How Accurate Is My DIY Heat Loss Calculation?
D'oh - of course. I shouldn't post before my brain is f...
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RE: Questions about A2A for heating as well as cooling
@rob-of-york I would concur with the underfloor insulat...
By Toodles , 1 day ago
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RE: New Vaillant Arotherm controls link to existing thermostats ; wired vs wireless
Nothing attached! I have rads but UFH makes the case ...
By JamesPa , 1 day ago
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RE: Cooling with air to water heat pumps
Passive cooling should always be the first call. Keep ...
By JamesPa , 1 day ago
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RE: Do I add Air Con or MVHR to existing A2W ASHP?
@rob-of-york Thank you, I’m thinking along these same l...
By Toodles , 2 days ago
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@Mars Good questions! The downstairs unit did the maj...
By Rob of York , 2 days ago
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RE: Volumisers in Heat Pump Systems: Does Placement Matter?
@dave, I think @jamespa has probably identified the mos...
By Mars , 3 days ago
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RE: Plug and play solar. Thoughts?
My thought is simple. Bring it on and bring on plug in...
By JamesPa , 3 days ago
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RE: Heat Geek mini store vs pump size
Yes I agree, that’s why Heat Geek have most likely sele...
By Tomtheheatingengineer , 4 days ago
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@tomtheheatingengineer, thank you, and welcome to the f...
By Mars , 4 days ago
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RE: HeatGeek vs Octopus surveys: puzzling disparity - any ideas why?
@majordennisbloodnok @tomtheheatingengineer For my ...
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RE: Is the "divide by 2900" rule still valid?
Really flow rate is a pipework limitation not a water p...
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