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Yep one of the primary filters was completely blocked with black bits rust and some large chunks There looks to be a 2nd one on the shut off valve ...
@transparent there was only 1 radiator that wasn't changed a old towel rail funnily enough that same room is always cold. They did flush the system ...
@johnmo thank you buddy no my system was never filled with anything, neither did they put anti freeze valves. We had decorating to do so they left ...
This morning it has stopped working and chucked a error code for flow issues. 😭 Just on time for the weather to cool off 😅 There's a...
@johnmo To be honest I paid up as at the time it all looked ok. Then when I got into looking at heat pump installs more and researching I realis...
The thing that worries me like you have said previously is this section on the complaints side of the MCS certification. MCS do not have the authori...
@transparent 1. I don't know anything about the electrical side of the system but It hads turned pink in the sun. 2. The Flexi sections are tape...
@transparent Thanks again. Yes I agree that the noise is being transferred to that tie beam I have put my ear to all the woodwork in the loft an...
@editor I will do no problem, depending on the response I get from the installer.
@transparent Thank you again I'm going through MCS which will pass on anything that isn't correct to the relevant body and building standards is on...
@elton You are correct in saying it has little to no anti vibration mounts just some small rubbers I will flag this with them also. It bracket wa...
I have basically reached the end of my friendliness and patients and will have to go through the relevant bodies to try and get this all sorted out to...
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RE: Questions about A2A for heating as well as cooling
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RE: Cooling with air to water heat pumps
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RE: Do I add Air Con or MVHR to existing A2W ASHP?
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@Mars Good questions! The downstairs unit did the maj...
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RE: Heat Geek mini store vs pump size
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