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I use Open Energy Monitor, it’s very good and flexible. I started with just an emonpi to monitor my solar and usage, then added a heat meter when I...
@marvinator80 I think that equates to about 4.1% compound taking into account the loss of capital so its definitely a good investment if it makes that...
@jamespa I bought a pair of these for my anti freeze valves. -- Attachment is not available --
@gary I think thats the difference then retail price v negotiated price. The most optimistic caluculation for my case is below, nothing like the ret...
@marvinator80 Ill have another look then, I know you could adjust the returns based on different predicted scenarios.
@marvinator80 @Johnmo Are you sure above those numbers? My quote was for a saving of £100 in the first year on a £1750 Investment. This was better t...
@transparent And you said you weren't a trainspotter 🙂
@transparent Would that be a 4-6-0 or 4-6-2? 😆 I'll see if i can get a nice high res print of the map. 🤣
@transparent That did occur to me too 🙂 Did you train spot much as a lad Transparent? 🤓 🤣 (Full disclosure: I did)
@majordennisbloodnok One of my favourites is in a Richard Dawkins book. In which I think he requotes it. On having cancer some friends say that the...
I live in Wales and see loads of signs saying "Say No to Pylons!" I havent seen any yet that read "Say No to Electricity!" People are curious illogi...
@toodles That’s the down side of sending them by email. Not everyone has a window to put them in.
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RE: HeatGeek vs Octopus surveys: puzzling disparity - any ideas why?
Not a problem; that’s why I left it as it was. The pers...
By Majordennisbloodnok , 2 hours ago
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RE: To re-pipe or not to re-pipe? Moving from oil boiler to air source heat pump.
@penval, really useful update. After all the discussion...
By Mars , 11 hours ago
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RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
@papahuhu I prefer to look at it simplistically. We d...
By Old_Scientist , 1 day ago
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RE: How Accurate Is My DIY Heat Loss Calculation?
D'oh - of course. I shouldn't post before my brain is f...
By Old_Scientist , 2 days ago
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RE: Questions about A2A for heating as well as cooling
@rob-of-york I would concur with the underfloor insulat...
By Toodles , 2 days ago
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RE: New Vaillant Arotherm controls link to existing thermostats ; wired vs wireless
Nothing attached! I have rads but UFH makes the case ...
By JamesPa , 2 days ago
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RE: Cooling with air to water heat pumps
Passive cooling should always be the first call. Keep ...
By JamesPa , 2 days ago
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RE: Do I add Air Con or MVHR to existing A2W ASHP?
@rob-of-york Thank you, I’m thinking along these same l...
By Toodles , 2 days ago
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@Mars Good questions! The downstairs unit did the maj...
By Rob of York , 2 days ago
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RE: Volumisers in Heat Pump Systems: Does Placement Matter?
@dave, I think @jamespa has probably identified the mos...
By Mars , 3 days ago
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RE: Plug and play solar. Thoughts?
My thought is simple. Bring it on and bring on plug in...
By JamesPa , 4 days ago
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RE: Heat Geek mini store vs pump size
Yes I agree, that’s why Heat Geek have most likely sele...
By Tomtheheatingengineer , 4 days ago
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@tomtheheatingengineer, thank you, and welcome to the f...
By Mars , 5 days ago
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RE: Is the "divide by 2900" rule still valid?
Really flow rate is a pipework limitation not a water p...
By JamesPa , 5 days ago
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