Last seen: Dec 3, 2024
I would so love some hydro power 🙂
Good question. I always wondered the same about rain water and a down pipe, until i watched a Youtube video about it and designing a more efficient pe...
I agree with all Mars has said above its good advice. But please consider using a solar thermal system to heat most of your water. At an installation ...
@duncan-mac If you have underfloor heating Duncan, try running the HP during the day when the sun is shining, The HP is more efficient in warmer temp...
Welcome @nredshaw. I'm sure we'll be able to give you some information to help you, but you'll need to post some more information about your location ...
@derek-m that looks interesting.. I'll have a look at that tomorrow. @bob@lochinver I remember BASIC In 1972 or 3 we had lessons in secondary school...
@derek-m That's an interesting idea Derek. Unfortunately most of my excess is in the summer when the car and batteries have all been charged and when ...
Leading edge us the one i was looking at ..but it'll be a few years away for me as I have to get the kitchen extension sorted first. Its quiet. Does...
Just keep pestering octopus. Call them or email them..its the only way to get them.to install one quicker.. I had 3 responses within 2 weeks..no sorr...
@boblochinver Yep, I had that last year. Only 4.4kWh of batteries and no smart meter and exporting more than I could use. It's frustrating. What I wou...
Here's a couple more from yesterday.. today is a a lot cloudier so I'm running the HP for an hour, letting the solar charge the batteries for a coupl...
I'm exactly the opposite Mars. At this time of year with a nice day like today I run the heat pump from 10:00ish till 15:00 when the solar drops below...
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RE: Plug and play solar. Thoughts?
Have a read of my previous posts on so-called Balcony S...
By Lucia , 1 hour ago
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RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
@old_scientist I cannot locate the discussion on Octopu...
By Toodles , 3 hours ago
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@editor @bart Hi, I can see a few problems with your in...
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RE: Ecodan consuming 100kwh per day in new build!!!
Well at least that solves the mystery of where the exce...
By JamesPa , 6 hours ago
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RE: Compressor attempts start but fails - Nibe Fighter 2005 8kW
"To tell you the truth, I don't know if HAL is homicida...
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RE: Location of hot water isolation valve on cylinder
@rossowheels if you isolate the water supply in it will...
By ASHP-BOBBA , 22 hours ago
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The Importance of Radiator Balancing for Efficient Heating: Introducing the Flow Regulating Valve
It’s fascinating to watch how low-temperature heating i...
By Mars , 1 day ago
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RE: Servicing Hitachi HP in rural Somerset
I'd give GreenGenUK a call or email them: sales@greenge...
By Mars , 1 day ago
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RE: Heating coming on when not required
I played with a max heating temp but there is a world o...
By JamesPa , 2 days ago
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RE: Pressure drop Primary circuit
I've always regarded topping up heating systems as my j...
By JamesPa , 2 days ago
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RE: Heat pump solutions and/or installer recommendations for France
I’d travel to France for work if you were struggling wi...
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RE: 5 Star Service from Havenwise
That's always a danger with any new good idea, @morgan....
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Have your say in the Renewable Heating Hub Awards
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RE: Mitsubishi cycling while on chilled water output
@iaack yes there's no denying that cold air sinks! I s...
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RE: Weather compensated secondary circuits with Biomass
@andycoo that flooring sounds ideal. Extra volume is ...
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