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The much awaited Aira assessment is done and have received an all-inclusive quote from them. Interestingly, they have gone for a 6kW model. Not surpri...
@bromide Thanks for the advice, doing it once but properly is my preferred approach too. Octopus and Heat Geek initial quote (from EPC only) came in...
After reading all that posts here, I have just started my conversation with Aira. The heat loss assessment has been scheduled for just before Christm...
Just wanted to post an update from the discussion two months ago. After much deliberation I finally decided to continue with the IR experiment. So f...
Thanks @energy-optimiser
Thanks @johnmo Every day is a school day for me, when it comes to heating and renewables. Wish I had looked up HeatGeek and other content before...
Thanks @johnmo Yes, have watched a detailed video from HeatGeek on why zoning is not good. So, if we go for heat pumps the heating output would be m...
Thanks @bontwoody That would be the plan, heat only the rooms that we use and when. We have far too many spare rooms that are sparingly used in th...
@bontwoody Got a desktop estimate of 10 KWH heat pump from Urban Plumbers. Based on the house current EPC, size, age of the property etc. They would h...
Thanks @bontwoody Yes, I was surprised too, definitely the case of an installer who doesn't understand heat pumps well and looking to leverage on B...
Thanks @derek-m I wasn't originally considering A2A. But, one of the installers recommended this option, exactly like you have mentioned. Their A2...
Thanks @transparent. The heat loss was estimated at 11.86 KW by one installer. They had made minor errors such as classifying the property as a pre-20...
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RE: Volumisers in Heat Pump Systems: Does Placement Matter?
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@eliuccio Unfortunately, whilst I agree with a lot of...
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RE: Newbie out of her depth – Samsung AE120RXYDEG 12kW heat pump
@bami I think if the heat loss documentation matches a ...
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RE: What is the best strategy for operating a very oversized heat pump?
@jamespa I'm afraid that's over my head but if anyon...
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RE: Setback savings - fact or fiction?
And here in case any one wants it is the code I used in...
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RE: Samsung Gen 7 R290 12kW is not behaving how I expected
Definitely its in the 20xx FSVs. Conversely it may be...
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RE: Towel rails. An unexpected final hurdle
We have both Normal Rad for heating the room and then a...
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RE: Heat Pump Sizing & Installation Costs
Perhaps useful to have installed date too? To get conte...
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RE: F.788 Building circuit pump reports internal fault - Vaillant Arotherm
Guess I have to wait for engineer visit. I really hope ...
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RE: Act now to defer the UK road tax increase on EVs
@majordennisbloodnok Damn right sir. my attempt at iron...
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RE: ASHP and heating issues in new build house
That’s good gives you more capacity. It made me think, ...
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RE: Seewet manhole cover within r290 exclusion zone
Thanks! I asked Vaillant, and they say I should be fi...
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Looking for the Grant Aerona 3 setting to turn off completely at 20 OAT
I'm running my Aerona 3 on WC and the 'warm end of that...
By damonc , 1 day ago
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RE: Do I just go with the lowest quote for my heat pump?
So after signing in Sept in two weeks the install may s...
By Jancold , 1 day ago
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RE: Victorian Semi Retrofit / Extension ASHP and UFH Advice
When you are renovating is always a good time, as it ma...
By JamesPa , 1 day ago
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RE: Just one room not reaching desired temperature
Looks like this issue is now resolved. Aira installed a...
By ChandyKris , 1 day ago
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There have been several people on the OpenEnergyMonitor...
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself
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