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I second that. The third time I tried using the Vaillant list I found one possible mid size installer - and they were happy to install Grant and Bosch...
Yes, I imagine they will seek to have it type tested. Otherwise, it will not be plug-in, as the forms would be a real pain to fill in..
@jamespa Yes, it is a hydrosplit (the pump is not in the ODU but in the indoors unit). And the idu seems to have a heat exchanger.
Yes, thanks. Bosch 5800 is here. My point is about the product naming. Essentially a 7kw Vaillant is acceptable to installers for our home but a Bosch...
My understanding is that proper plug in kits come with instructions. They are not meant to be just plugged in at random. And anyone misusing a toast...
I am way, so a bit late, just sharing a few threads in case you have not seen them. One that @jamespa started about adding a hybrid inverter to a p...
Thanks, I use the buffer tank concept in the same way as @jamespa and others here (4 ports), to distinguish from volumizer (with 2 ports). A buffer...
@jamespa Thanks, that is a good point, the installers would be concerned about it. Plus there´s little for them to gain by taking the risk with 5kW...
Thanks, I think most of the 10kW peaks at the 3hr graph are since we have the boiler on setback overnight, which is followed by a surge in the early h...
We are with Octopus Energy for gas as well so I can pull the 30 mins data. I am not sure how far back I can go, but I am attaching 2yrs. Curious about...
Ahem.. 🙂 A PV panel may be £94, so £750k for 4kwp, but the labour and other bits involved in getting PV installed changes the whole equatio...
Yes, and these guys would probably be my preferred installers, a nice family business. They are however sticking to old habits. The other thing is h...
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