Last seen: Mar 3, 2025
I've been experimenting with flow temperature, now the house doesn't have windows open for builders, etc.Managed to push our WC curve down -7c from wh...
Hmm lots to think about. the house is about 250 m² roughly half of that is UFH. Ie most of downstairs. but only one large room (lounge) is proper...
See I’m hoping to keep my flow temps lower. It’s 7c outside and I’m on 29c flow. im similar in that everything is open. We tend to like around 19c ...
A simple way to look at this is that a house needs X watts of energy to stay warm An oil boiler is probably 80-95% efficient? An ASHP is s...
Could be covered, but by the time we pay excess, increased premium next year, etc I doubt it'll be worth itMight be a good shout about testing the mot...
Also, since this is ultimately cost Vs comfort, I 'ought' to build in the effect of time of use tarrifs. I'm definitely not going to do that, Wit...
The thing is with something second hand it’s they don’t have the choice to pick the spec etc. so although I know it’s still early in it’s lifes...
@abernyte who knows. Surely the DNO should be ensuring our supply is within the legal tolerance limits? Would local surge protection even help w...
@derek-m yes you’re quite right. Everyone pointing fingers at each other What I do have in my favour is the recording from the solar inverter. I...
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