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Last seen: Nov 13, 2026
Good question. There have been multiple independent surveys run by Nesta and the like that show that they work. And even that satisfaction overall c...
We have been very happy with ours. We ignore SCOP. Since the cost of our overnight electricity is 10 times lower than during daytime, having a SCOP of...
Arguably, if a customer says "heatpumps don't work", they just have not looked enough. The vast majority of installations do work and customers are ha...
I second @editor 's advice to not change too many settings and specially not at the same time. Our installer was the one that set all the installer se...
Wow, an appliance can be smarter than the manufacturer sold it as!
@toodles yes, I should also mention our Arotherm is set (in the simple world we like to live in) to be primarily driven by the external te...
My plan is that, after we "switch off" the heating during any time away, when we get back, we we crank up the target temperatures by 5 or so C until t...
I think we also have to be careful when bailing out people, as others will naturally prefer to spend it when they have to spare and then be bailed out...
I love that concept of net0! My concern with the nesta figures is that, to be relied upon for future, the spark gap would need to stay where it is.. a...
I am curious as well. But not yet concerned about the solidity of the performance guarantee. They warrant 375 and we are currently getting above 400. ...
@jamespa It may now be normal to overspend, but I remember when the green homes grant (or whatever insulation grant) was cut short in terms of the ...
Sorry to hear. I had a very straightforward interaction with Ofgem. Heat Geek are good at giving an idea of how long these processes that they do...
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RE: Why don't people choose heat pumps?
If it can reach 60%RH that would be good. That's all I'...
By SusannaSaunders , 13 minutes ago
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RE: Heat Geek Zero Disrupt: Are We Sleepwalking Into Another Race to the Bottom?
I couldn't agree more. It's all to easy to get wrapped ...
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RE: Issues with Samsung heat pump – high running costs and house dropping to 11C overnight
It looks very much like a radiator balancing i...
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I have, @transparent, but chose to pose the question he...
By Majordennisbloodnok , 1 hour ago
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RE: Should I change my cylinder when changing from a gas boiler to a heat pump.
@jamespa’s point about payback is a useful counterbalan...
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If it no longer works after forgetting its settings and...
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RE: Plug and play solar. Thoughts?
Impressions so far from the one I've installed are that...
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RE: Air source heat pump roll call – what heat pump brand and model do you have?
@editor And as an occasional contributor, may I say wel...
By Toodles , 1 day ago
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RE: Should Households Who Can Afford It Pay More for Energy to Help Those Who Can't?
They don't have to try. Our entire system is d...
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RE: How Can I Prove Coal Was My Main Heating Source Without Receipts?
Got excepted for the grant now so thanks for the replie...
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RE: Buffer tank on a 2 x 14kw Ecodan system
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RE: Help me keep the faith with my air source heat pump installation
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