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That's a great photo to show of the pipework. It appears to show a low loss header (black vertical cylinder), which has been bypassed. There are two...
Thank you. The proposed ASHP would be a low power (4kW) device connected to an existing supply. Do I still need to inform the DNO? Thanks Bob
Hello everyone, time for a dumb question. Am I allowed to self install a heat pump in the UK? It would be the only one on the property. It would...
Excellent, I'm glad it's settled down. Regards Bob
I think your original calculation was based on propane LIQUID. You measured propane GAS volume, then converted it to LIQUID volume, then worked out ...
I wonder if those charts could be redrawn to make the LWT and RWT trends easier to read? Was the system in eco mode during the night when it was cycl...
@sussex-greenish I like your logic. Where does the 65.33kWh come from? I guess your LPG bullet has a flow meter on it and you've looked at the ca...
@Terry1812 welcome, you're going down a thermodynamics rabbit hole π Long story short, yes you're correct. At a fixed flow and a fixed DT your po...
π I'd love to know what you find out, please post the solution. Regards Bob
OK, that is a pressure relief valve for your hot water cylinder, not your heating system. That valve is to protect the cylinder from bursting. There...
I know there's a lot of people offering help and advice, that's the great thing about the internet! π If you're using 100kWh per day, that's 360,00...
The valve on top of the red expansion tank is what's used to fill the air bladder inside the tank. It's good that water didn't come out. The install...
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Delighted to hear this went well. It looks very neat ...
By JamesPa , 7 hours ago
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RE: No-code, plug-and-play monitoring for your heat pump
The issue with the Grant is that you have to wire direc...
By Grantmethestrength , 11 hours ago
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RE: Is this just haze or something more?
I am not a scientist nor a meteorologist and I know the...
By Toodles , 11 hours ago
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RE: Benefits of an extra horizontal loop for GSHP
It will improve performance, but by how much depends on...
By Brendon Uys , 16 hours ago
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RE: The good, the bad and the not that great β my heat pump installation
Said I would pop back with a update. Only Mr Jesus h...
By Burtis , 1 day ago
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RE: Buffers, hot water and cooling
Thats presumably heat pump DT, what about radiator DT a...
By JamesPa , 1 day ago
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RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
@chandykris Exactly the same here. We now have 13.5kWh ...
By Old_Scientist , 2 days ago
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Compressor and Evaporator Stratification
I have had a few issues with my Hitachi spilt heatpump ...
By trebor12345 , 2 days ago
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RE: Wood burner with ASHP - direct air?
This depends on the size of your wood burner and size/t...
By Lucia , 2 days ago
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RE: Difficult positioning of air source heat pump
@rikiarn It's a not a buffer it's a volumiser which is ...
By Lucia , 2 days ago
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RE: Is your heat pump insured?
To make things clear, lots of insurance companies cover...
By Lucia , 2 days ago
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RE: Boxt Heat Pump Installation Experience
@adrian any updates since installation? How is it perfo...
By Ashfp , 3 days ago
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself
Hi @seatonian - Yes, I know Seaton, and I have the Nat...
By Transparent , 4 days ago
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@seatonian got your email. Will connect you with a reco...
By Mars , 4 days ago
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@downfield and @toddles, this isnβt in the settings cur...
By Mars , 6 days ago
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RE: Homely launched for Grant Aerona ASHP control
I haven't bought the Aerona Smart Controller (Β£700!) bu...
By Prunus , 6 days ago
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RE: Antifreeze top up for my heat pump - is this a rip off?
For the record, Grant supply ethylene glycol for their ...
By Prunus , 6 days ago
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RE: Compressor attempts start but fails - Nibe Fighter 2005 8kW
@skyefarmer amazing. Well done!
By Mars , 7 days ago
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RE: Air source heat pump roll call β what heat pump brand and model do you have?
Ebac 5kw - Monobloc R32. Developed and made in UK - Mit...
By marcinwloch69@gmail.com , 1 week ago
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RE: Is a Valliant Inline 6kW heater a BUS buster?
Just another thought - it might be worth thinking about...
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