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RE: Heat Pumps Without Grants: Would You Have Installed One & Will You Now?

We would not have installed a HP without the BUS. We had a 22+ year gas boiler beyond economic repair if/when it failed so needed to do something. A r...

2 months ago
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RE: Which thermostat should I get (or do I need one?)

@jamespa Good questions. The HP was installed in May so I have no data yet on the UFH performance- it’s been so warm (and the house is well insulated)...

4 months ago
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RE: Which thermostat should I get (or do I need one?)

Your first point. Yes that’s correct Second point The water for the UFH is/was mixed down but there is a TRV now fully open so the water will ...

4 months ago
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RE: Which thermostat should I get (or do I need one?)

@judith We have an oak engineered wood floor laid over 20 years ago and was designed to run at a max of 50C. It has been very effective over the years...

4 months ago
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RE: Which thermostat should I get (or do I need one?)

@jamespa The Honeywell connects to the UFH pump and the wiring then triggers the heat pump when the desired temperature is required. As it did when we...

4 months ago
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Which thermostat should I get (or do I need one?)
4 months ago
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RE: Rate the quality of your heat pump design and installation

@johnmo Interestingly (or possibly not that interesting) but I’ve found a free app called iLet Comfort that has connected to my system and lets me see...

8 months ago
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RE: Rate the quality of your heat pump design and installation

Yes the HP is running weather compensation and I’ve left the settings alone for the moment. I have the manual as it was left by the installer

8 months ago
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RE: Rate the quality of your heat pump design and installation

Ideal HP290 installed by a sub contractor of CB Heating (wholly owned by EDF). Exemplary work ethic and quality of install. Took the initial design su...

8 months ago
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RE: Towel rails. An unexpected final hurdle

How was the VAT treated on the radiator? Were you able to buy it zero rated as it was fitted at the same time as the heat pump?

10 months ago
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RE: Towel rails. An unexpected final hurdle. Resolved

@jamespa Solved thanks to your help. I found a ladder towel rail rated at 1500 watts @50C and a horizontal towel rail rated at 600 watts @50C. Therefo...

10 months ago
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RE: Towel rails. An unexpected final hurdle

@toodles @jamespa. Your guidance is really helpful. I’ve found two towel rails at Victorian Plumbing that seem to meet the output requirements. One is...

10 months ago
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