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@toodles We have (now) a World Heat air source compatible unvented hot water cylinder with all the necessary changes to pipe work that a HP installati...
Very good. And yes it was a quick goodbye to BG.
Following my failed attempt to get a HP installed earlier this year I decided to have a heat pump ready unvented hot water tank installed. My showers ...
@transparent Some great questions. A brand is a short cut to a buying decision. I am impressed by Brand 'Octopus' and have been a customer for many...
I am going to have a heat pump ready unvented hot water tank installed in any event.
I did ask Octopus for a quote last year and they spent the best part of the day doing the calculations. Sadly they then declined to quote saying they ...
I took part last week in the market research study where @mars had asked for participants that had ruled out heat pumps. On the basis of my recent exp...
I’m pleased to say that the intended installer of my heat pump has fully refunded me. They kept me informed of the progress of the refund and we agree...
I had an iBoost installed late 2017. It works well and last year heated our water from Spring to Autumn with little need to use the gas boiler during ...
@jamespa - off subject I know but how did you modify your post? I can't see a way to edit a post (though I'm sure there must be a way)
Thanks @JamesPa and @iancalderbank for those great suggestions. I’ll post back when my plumber and I have agreed what to do.
To be accurate it’s me that’s saying let’s make it heat pump ready(ish) not the plumber who I’ve used for 30 years but your point is well made. Questi...
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