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I did say '"That process [observe > analyse > observe] is at the core of experimental science. [emphasis added]". Perhaps I should have added a ...
I agree, and that is pretty much what we did in the old days, only we didn't call it a model, we called it fitting an equation, or whatever. The cycli...
@derek-m (and @jamespa) - I agree models definitely have their uses when used sensibly, but I fear these days far too many people believe models are t...
I note with interest that model is now in quotes! I still think the best way to 'model' the effects of on/off running is by using observational data, ...
I was a beneficiary of the so-called LAD or local authority delivery version of the Green Homes (or whatever it was called) grant system. Delivery of ...
Possibly, but unlikely. The grant administrator's preferred installer was a dedicated renewables firm. The main problems were a worse than useless roo...
@marvinator80 - apologies accepted, thank you, think no more of it. I agree planning and installing a heat pump, and more in your case, can be a very ...
@marvinator80 - OK, and I am glad it has all worked out well for you.
You are correct, they aren't, mine is an old leaky building, yours is a modern build. I apologise if I came across as all fired up, I don't actually f...
You are right, but unfortunately I have cross-posted. I am not sure why, because I am usually one to make a point of not pouring petrol on the flames.
@marvinator80 - you keep on responding to points I haven't made. I have never told you how to run your system. All I have said was that your initial s...
That is a curious spin on being mislead and some might even say the phrase 'chosen to be misled' is something of an oxymoron. Perhaps a better term fo...
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