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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...
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 ...
@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...
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)?
I think the lack of available HSE guidance other than that aimed primarily at commercial installations with a high likelihood of large, low turnover, ...
@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...
@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...
Obviously (as this thread proves) system design, installation and commissioning are massive factors in getting a usable heating system. Are there a...
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...
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@eliuccio good to hear you’re happy with the install. A...
By Mars , 3 hours ago
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RE: No-code, plug-and-play monitoring for your heat pump
The issue with the Grant is that you have to wire direc...
By Grantmethestrength , 19 hours ago
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RE: Is this just haze or something more?
I am not a scientist nor a meteorologist and I know the...
By Toodles , 19 hours ago
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RE: Benefits of an extra horizontal loop for GSHP
It will improve performance, but by how much depends on...
By Brendon Uys , 23 hours ago
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RE: The good, the bad and the not that great – my heat pump installation
Said I would pop back with a update. Only Mr Jesus h...
By Burtis , 2 days ago
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RE: Buffers, hot water and cooling
Thats presumably heat pump DT, what about radiator DT a...
By JamesPa , 2 days ago
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RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
@chandykris Exactly the same here. We now have 13.5kWh ...
By Old_Scientist , 2 days ago
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Compressor and Evaporator Stratification
I have had a few issues with my Hitachi spilt heatpump ...
By trebor12345 , 2 days ago
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RE: Wood burner with ASHP - direct air?
This depends on the size of your wood burner and size/t...
By Lucia , 3 days ago
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RE: Difficult positioning of air source heat pump
@rikiarn It's a not a buffer it's a volumiser which is ...
By Lucia , 3 days ago
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RE: Is your heat pump insured?
To make things clear, lots of insurance companies cover...
By Lucia , 3 days ago
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RE: Boxt Heat Pump Installation Experience
@adrian any updates since installation? How is it perfo...
By Ashfp , 3 days ago
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself
Hi @seatonian - Yes, I know Seaton, and I have the Nat...
By Transparent , 4 days ago
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@seatonian got your email. Will connect you with a reco...
By Mars , 5 days ago
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@downfield and @toddles, this isn’t in the settings cur...
By Mars , 7 days ago
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RE: Homely launched for Grant Aerona ASHP control
I haven't bought the Aerona Smart Controller (£700!) bu...
By Prunus , 7 days ago
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RE: Antifreeze top up for my heat pump - is this a rip off?
For the record, Grant supply ethylene glycol for their ...
By Prunus , 7 days ago
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RE: Compressor attempts start but fails - Nibe Fighter 2005 8kW
@skyefarmer amazing. Well done!
By Mars , 1 week ago
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RE: Air source heat pump roll call – what heat pump brand and model do you have?
Ebac 5kw - Monobloc R32. Developed and made in UK - Mit...
By marcinwloch69@gmail.com , 1 week ago
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RE: Is a Valliant Inline 6kW heater a BUS buster?
Just another thought - it might be worth thinking about...
By JamesPa , 1 week ago