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Declan90
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Joined: Aug 15, 2023
Last seen: Apr 14, 2025
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Topics: 7 / Replies: 31
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AC vs DC Coupled Batteries (PV + Battery setup)
2 years ago
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Solar Photovoltaic (PV)
Replies: 9
Views: 982
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RE: ASHP, Solar PV + Battery Detached House + Annexe 'Project'

hmm interesting to know that you need to be logged in / signed up as an installer. I will have to remember that as I'm tempted to go down the Solar PV...

2 years ago
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Energy Storage
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RE: Heat loss calculators and spread sheets

To report back on progress, I've had a good go with the V3.3. Freedom spreadsheet but get overall losses in the 11.5 kW to 14kW (70 - 90 W/m3) region ...

2 years ago
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Safety, Regulations, Tools, Plumbing & DIY Installations
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RE: ASHP, Solar PV + Battery Detached House + Annexe 'Project'

@bontwoody I'll be interested in hearing how easy it ends up being to set up the TOU to best use the tariff(s), a shame it wasn't enabled for you to s...

2 years ago
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Energy Storage
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RE: My horrific Samsung heat pump installation and experience

Thanks, I'll check it out. You mentioned you went with the Vaillant in the end as best fit. What criteria was this based on (out of interest)?

2 years ago
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
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RE: Heat loss calculators and spread sheets

I think the lack of available HSE guidance other than that aimed primarily at commercial installations with a high likelihood of large, low turnover, ...

2 years ago
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Safety, Regulations, Tools, Plumbing & DIY Installations
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RE: Heat loss calculators and spread sheets

@abernyte Thanks, I've drawn out my house schematic (and associated rad list) and started a few initial measurements. I was going to start with the Fr...

2 years ago
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Safety, Regulations, Tools, Plumbing & DIY Installations
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RE: My horrific Samsung heat pump installation and experience

@jamespa Thank you for the thorough reply, glad to hear they are a serious contender. They certainly seem to be a frequently installed model. Scrollin...

2 years ago
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
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RE: My horrific Samsung heat pump installation and experience

Obviously (as this thread proves) system design, installation and commissioning are massive factors in getting a usable heating system. Are there a...

2 years ago
Forum
Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
Topic
ASHP, Solar PV + Battery Detached House + Annexe 'Project'
2 years ago
Forum
Energy Storage
Replies: 6
Views: 996
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself

Thanks for all the warm welcomes. @editor I think you’re right, best for me to start a specific thread relating to my ‘project’ @toodles – I believe...

2 years ago
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Introductions, Forum Rules & Updates
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RE: Heat loss calculators and spread sheets

@abernyte I was only thinking from the possibility of being belt and braces (although possibly quite an expensive set of braces!). Glad to hear that i...

2 years ago
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Safety, Regulations, Tools, Plumbing & DIY Installations
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