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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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