Joining the Renewable Heating Hub forums is completely free and only takes a minute. By registering you’ll be able to ask questions, join discussions, follow topics you’re interested in, bookmark useful threads and receive notifications when someone replies. Non-registered members also do not have access to our AI features. When choosing your username, please note that it cannot be changed later, so we recommend avoiding brand or product names. Before registering, please take a moment to read the Forum Rules & Terms of Use so we can keep the community helpful, respectful and informative for everyone. Thanks for joining!
Last seen: Nov 3, 2025
@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...
SPONSORS
Degrees of Separation
Latest Posts
-
RE: Tradespeople on Their Phones: What’s Acceptable When They’re Working in Your Home?
I know most of the folks I use pretty well so I'm fairl...
By EtchedPixels , 6 hours ago
-
RE: The Changing Jet Stream Could Challenge UK Air Source Heat Pumps
@susannasaunders I'll set this up and start monito...
By Rob of York , 6 hours ago
-
RE: Electrical works for air to air heat pump
An electrician who signs off work is responsible for it...
By EtchedPixels , 12 hours ago
-
RE: Are there any comparisons of DHW heat stores around?
@sarahemmm I have done things the opposite way round I ...
By Toodles , 12 hours ago
-
RE: 15kw pump for 225m2 1990's house - over kill?
@seaviews I have read you latest response re buffer ...
By JamesPa , 1 day ago
-
RE: How will removing the standing charge on gas bills benefit heat pumps?
The BUS grant funding for 2026/27 will run out at the c...
By Rob of York , 2 days ago
-
-
@editor Ouch, sorry to re start the tick. I had assume...
By DavidB , 3 days ago
-
RE: Say hello and introduce yourself
@e-a-west as the good Major said, welcome to the forums...
By Mars , 3 days ago
-
RE: How much of your renewable and home setup would still work if the internet went down?
Yes I actually have a copy of a tool that whenever a ce...
By EtchedPixels , 4 days ago
-
RE: Indevolt Batteries UK Support & Info Thread
@editor Hi, To resolve this, please tap on the A...
By Indevolt Tech , 4 days ago
-
RE: Double or Triple Glazed Windows?
Posted by: @singlespeed With 9 years repairing windo...
By Rob of York , 5 days ago
-
@transparent we’re still running a secure version of PH...
By Mars , 5 days ago
-
RE: How quickly would you want/expect heat recovery to take from setback?
Much longer than that here. The heating isn't even on. ...
By bobflux , 6 days ago
SPONSORS
