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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...
We are in the process of getting some initial estimates for a replacement of a combi with an ASHP. The plan would be for the HW cylinder to go where t...
I am also yet to find a case where an installation that is compliant to the UK regs could not take plug in solar acceptable in Germany. Except of cour...
This is what I got from OVO. At least it was quick.. Price guide for a 4-bedroom home A heat pump and installation could cost between: £11,500 an...
We are now seriously considering an ASHP to replace the combi. I am wondering if Vaillant, Bosch, Mitsubishi systems (that I am at this stage focus...
It sounds like my iog rate could be short-lived... I think it was 7p before April. I wonder why they would not have adjusted other customers.. At t...
Oops, I missed your reply.. And I may have got the wrong impression from posts I read a while back! For heating, all we should want it to do is t...
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