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The extension is 5 or so years old so I would expect the roof to outlive the pump. And should the roof need repairs after 10 years, the pump will b...
The clamp needs to go around the live cable (usually dark red, if tails cable, the second layer is grey), as in the instructions. Apparently it is bes...
Connecting that just needs live and neutral to any socket (or light). I wired my Huawei CT clamp meter to a lamp base. For our inverter CT clamp, ...
So far, no sensible estimates. I now make a point to state "no buffer" as you suggested. Often they ignore it and produce something that includes i...
@jamespa Below is one example. Anyone trying to sell me a £1440 survey is dreaming, but they also list 3k for controls (plus 5k for install).. Ef...
Makes sense, I heard about the R32 2027 phase-out from an A2W installer.. A2A are traditionally aimed at Aircon, so they would not start getting rid...
It seems R32 will start being phased out in 2027. For heating, R290 is more efficient, so it seems the way to try to go with for new systems.. ...
From the quotes I got so far, it seems Vaillant is selling what they call the basic pack in terms of controls for over £3k, almost as much as their pu...
Our quotes have been simple to interpret in terms of the BUS grant. EDF is the exception, it is a confusing mess with their discounts, etc.. Most f...
Seems like BG is having a covid epidemic atm, 4 attempts so far for our initial appointment! I am hoping our install will be lower disrupt.. As it...
That's an amazing job to get all that in there! A truly exceptional heating team... @jamespa I am using a range of approaches to find plumbers includ...
@jamespa Thank you, these days I found that reputable local heating system installers all seem to use a common website calculator. It produces simpl...
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