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RE: Ideal HP290 14kW ASHP - how to optimise

@jamespa I wasn’t offended at all. You are very knowledgeable and I’ve used your advice a number of times to get my system where it is (often when rea...

9 months ago
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RE: Ideal HP290 14kW ASHP - how to optimise

@jamespa your opinions are always welcome and informed. In my case empiricism has shown I can achieve 20% savings over my previous utility costs and b...

9 months ago
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RE: Ideal HP290 14kW ASHP - how to optimise

just looked at the HP290 manual. Weather compensation- the manual states “do not change this setting from standard for optimum appliance operation....

9 months ago
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RE: Ideal HP290 14kW ASHP - how to optimise

And here is an Ideal HP290 14Kw user. Mine was installed in May 2025 so this is my 1st winter. I have a 180m2, 4 bedroom house of hybrid construction ...

9 months ago
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RE: Is your heat pump insured?

I chose Tesco in the end. Unambiguously cover HP, PV and batteries. Which recommend their level of cover as well.

10 months ago
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RE: Is your heat pump insured?

Rang Aviva today to check whether my HP would be covered in the quote I’d received. I was asked whether it was installed internally or externally (any...

10 months ago
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RE: Cashback Incentives That Reward Shorter Ideal Heat Pump Warranties

@editor Time for an FOI request asking how many warranties have been provided this way and then passing the information to Which?

11 months ago
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RE: Cashback Incentives That Reward Shorter Heat Pump Warranties

This is analogous to the PCP (personal contract purchase) issue facing finance companies after selling cars to retail customers via car dealerships. S...

11 months ago
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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...

11 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)...

1 year 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 ...

1 year 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...

1 year ago
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