Joining the Renewable Heating Hub forums is completely free and only takes a minute. By registering you’ll be able to ask questions, join discussions, follow topics you’re interested in, bookmark useful threads and receive notifications when someone replies. Non-registered members also do not have access to our AI features. When choosing your username, please note that it cannot be changed later, so we recommend avoiding brand or product names. Before registering, please take a moment to read the Forum Rules & Terms of Use so we can keep the community helpful, respectful and informative for everyone. Thanks for joining!
Last seen: Oct 6, 2026
@mrj Its difficult to say without an in depth heat loss survey. You could do one of these yourself as there is free software out there or if not some ...
Probably true in my house with the exception that I am as heat seeking as my wife 🙂 In mitigation though I am the one with the science background, w...
@captainbeaky Well done, Im a self installer myself and its nice when things comes together. There are quieter heat pumps out there than the Grant, my...
@mrj Hi James, I would definitely advocate some wall insulation to keep running costs lower, what about insulated plasterboards internally, your pocke...
@alan22 Could you post the actual quote Alan? it should have details like heat loss in it. You can attach files to your posts. Have you finished th...
@jaket Welcome to the world of bodged installations Jake! You are absolutely correct in your thinking. Having given it a bit of thought, I would try t...
Hi Jake My previous house had very similar stats to yours and had a 5kW Ecodan. I would suggest that yours should be very easy to heat at a low cost...
Just an update. Following my response, the company have stated that the design flow temperature is 45C which puts the output smack in the middle of my...
@cathoderay @derek-m Have you come across this Heat Geek video?/p> Makes you think! 🙂
@iancalderbank Thanks Ian, I totally agree with your assessment. It would, in hindsight, been a lot easier if she had not mentioned the possible exten...
@hughf Makes you wonder doesnt it, if total amateurs like us can get it right how do so many installers manage to get it wrong 🤣 Dont mention ...
@hughf Thanks 🙂 Im glad my self-install worked as I had hoped even though I used plastic piping for the new circuits.
SPONSORS
Degrees of Separation
Latest Posts
-
RE: Tesla Powerwall (2) Calibration Cycles
I am 100% sure that net zero is not controlling your PW...
By Papahuhu , 30 minutes ago
-
RE: Adding additional Solar Panels to a DC coupled battery system
I too use AI when researching online. It's able to co...
By Transparent , 2 hours ago
-
RE: Getting closer to a finished Haier system
Theres comprehensive instalation and service manuals (I...
By Singlespeed , 16 hours ago
-
RE: Indevolt Batteries UK Support & Info Thread
There is now a new Secretary of State for Energy Securi...
By Transparent , 16 hours ago
-
RE: Do I add Air Con or MVHR to existing A2W ASHP?
@rob-of-york Looks like an impressive bit of kit. Just ...
By Batpred , 17 hours ago
-
RE: DIY Heat Pump Installations: Navigating Legal and Regulatory Hurdles
The idealist in me says pioneers in this space should b...
By Batpred , 17 hours ago
-
RE: Renewable Heating Hub Homeowners' Q&A Podcast
@ashp-bobba, I thought it was an interesting parallel. ...
By Mars , 20 hours ago
-
RE: How should the Boiler Upgrade Scheme be reformed?
Ah, that makes sense when a combi is in place. The boil...
By Batpred , 2 days ago
-
RE: Replacing Storage Heaters with a Heat Pump in a Stone Cottage
@bobflux Thanks, that gives me something to check the i...
By Paul1098 , 2 days ago
-
Over the years, due to the non barrier PEX underfloor h...
By bobflux , 3 days ago
-
RE: battery storage without solar
Indeed, current on the grid input = current used for ch...
By bobflux , 4 days ago
-
RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
@papahuhu @papahuhu A lot of tears and sweat went into ...
By Andris , 4 days ago
-
RE: Solar Power Output – Let’s Compare Generation Figures
We have the same problem, 12 mature trees clip the morn...
By Papahuhu , 5 days ago
-
RE: Solis inverters S6-EH1P: pros and cons and battery options
I had a battery and inverter installed a while ago, my ...
By Batpred , 5 days ago
-
RE: Is This Initial Free Quote From Octopus Trusted Partner Reasonable?
@ltron2 The EPC on our house is A-92, however that i...
By Rob of York , 5 days ago
SPONSORS
