Last seen: May 24, 2025
You may recall that this is what I did, without realising I had done it. The problem is this: you balance the radiators on a normal day or over a peri...
I can't tell you how manufacturers do it, but I can tell you how I do it using a DIY approach on a Midea heat pump. I have weather compensation on all...
@toodles - I'll write the press release - Toodles Pips the Heat Pump Pimp
It's not unknown for the spreadsheet to be flawed. I've already mentioned the hidden wrong Midea output numbers in the freedom heat Pumps spreadsheet....
We are saying the same thing - the ordinary prospective heat pump owner should not have to delve deep into technical data. The essential key facts, in...
It doesn't need to be that complex (the great being the enemy of the good). Also removing the inhabitants removes one of the key variables - human beh...
I think @matwin may be after the next stage. The ABC guide covers the basics - jargon and principles - but doesn't go so far as how to select an insta...
My installer used the Freedom heat pump spreadsheet, which until recently was widely available and widely used. It is highly MCS focused (for grant ap...
@matwin - a good summary, though in fairness I should add there are also a few friendly dolphins out there as well. The problem, as many have discover...
It's there for historical reasons. In the early days after I had my heat pump installed I suspected it may be under-powered because a 14kW Midea heat ...
@matwin - one of the more confusing until you have got your head round it yet important things is the distinction between power and energy. For whatev...
Latest Posts
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I will be having a heat pump installed in a new build h...
By JohnnyB , 5 minutes ago
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RE: Confusion about heat pump sizing
We’ve published a deep dive into heat pump sizing, and ...
By Mars , 2 hours ago
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We’ve published a deep dive into heat pump sizing, and ...
By Mars , 2 hours ago
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RE: Kensa GSHP finally installed - now to start the optimisation process
Just had a quick scan of the manual and should be weath...
By Johnmo , 15 hours ago
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RE: Potentially more choice including air to air heat pump grants
Hi all, I agree, the consultation documents are alway...
By madbilly , 15 hours ago
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RE: Commencing on an ASHP Installation Process
I think those are pretty much the standard figures that...
By JamesPa , 22 hours ago
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RE: Load Compensation and Weather Compensation
I think that maybe what the adia thermal system does, b...
By JamesPa , 23 hours ago
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RE: Enabling WiFi: Samsung ASHP on Smart Things App
@old_scientist @profzarkov thanks to you both for the v...
By Grahamh-uk , 23 hours ago
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RE: Nibe F2040 periodic warm water increase fails
@tribol here's an official reply from NIBE on your case...
By Mars , 1 day ago
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RE: Antifreeze top up for my heat pump - is this a rip off?
Hi guys, let’s keep this thread focused and constructiv...
By Mars , 1 day ago
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RE: Vaillant & OVO partner up to offer Heat Pump Plus
@ecodan-efficiency On the other hand, the fact that the...
By Richard24738 , 2 days ago
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RE: How accurate was your heat loss survey?
@scalextrix for our house 1950s detached the air leakag...
By Judith , 2 days ago
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RE: Air Changes per Hour - ACH and the MCS requirement
@matwin If you plan to commission one it might b...
By JamesPa , 3 days ago
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RE: Jokes and fun posts about heat pumps and renewables
In a similar vein, this recent spell of sustained good ...
By Majordennisbloodnok , 3 days ago
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RE: Home energy storage & battery register
By the end of next month... 8 kW PV + Tesla Powerwall...
By Algienon , 3 days ago
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RE: Various different approaches to battery storage.
I thought I'd share my story/journey and experiences he...
By Old_Scientist , 3 days ago
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RE: Renewables & Heat Pumps in the News
Here on the Forum we're going to need to be increasingl...
By Transparent , 4 days ago
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What I Wish I Knew Before Installing a Heat Pump
I’m putting together the next Homeowners Q&A episod...
By Mars , 4 days ago
