Last seen: Aug 11, 2025
@madbilly - I think you may risk over-complicating this. Re-reading your original post, there is a mis-match between your requirements, which amount t...
I too have observed that windy (which are often wet as well) days do have a wind chill effect on the house. I do have quite a lot of weather data (as ...
No need to apologise, we are all free to come and go as we please, but good to see you back! The heat loss from the outside pipes is an interesting ...
So would I, I am just underlining the differences between the two running states, and asking whether things are moving in the expected direction. ...
Personally I don't like these 'factor' curves eg what on earth does 0.3 mean? 0.3 of 1? ie range is 0-1? 0.3 of x, x being a numberless number meaning...
@jamespa - thanks as ever for your analysis. This is indeed interesting. Take the back of a fag packet assessment of the saving, 6/24 hours (off ...
Ah, that explains it! Been there, done that, it's horrible in every way. One major improvement I noticed going from mains electric (not storage) ...
@cliffhanger - thoughts on how to deal with your situation: I would still start with room stat set high and all TRVS etc open and then fine tune the w...
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RE: Octopus Cosy & Octopus EV + bidirectional smart tariff, together. What, eh?
@old_scientist me too. Just installed my new heat pump ...
By Eliuccio , 12 hours ago
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RE: Is your heat pump insured?
Yup just spoke to Privilege to inform them of my impend...
By Scalextrix , 12 hours ago
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Well by my reckoning based on the Flexible Octopus unit...
By Majordennisbloodnok , 13 hours ago
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RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
@old_scientist I have had the first PW for some 2 years...
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RE: Forum updates, announcements & issues
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RE: Fast DHW setting on Midea (Clivet) heat pump
@simon-w, is this something you could potentially assis...
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RE: Share Your Experiences with Heat Pump Manufacturer Support
Fwiw I called my installer out for the first time a few...
By JamesPa , 2 days ago
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RE: New Vaillant aroTherm Plus in black - When will it come to the UK?
@sandy, I'll send Vaillant an email tomorrow and see if...
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RE: Long term efficiency degradation
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RE: Who has a V2G EV installation
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RE: Sunamp Thermino Heat Battery
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RE: Planning Permission May 2025
Fair enough. I have read the legislation and MCS020a ...
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RE: How do I choose a single room MVHR to prevent losing heat in my bathroom ?
An update on the Heatsava. It is the most difficult thi...
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RE: ASHP heat output monitoring
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RE: Renewables & Heat Pumps in the News
this document extensively describes (in a non-blame, ne...
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RE: Why do we need pressurised systems?
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RE: 300 Liter Tank - Do I have to heat it all?
Cross references for @martingale Background discussi...
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@ecobaker May I ask a question of you please. I too hav...
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