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We install these, very efficient units at a competitive price compared to other top brands. Make sure they are a Pro Partner to get the full 7 years ...
Its really a non starter unless designed that way to start with. Condensation will be an issue on any part of the system not fully insulated. You need...
@anne-smith Glad to hear you know the benefits and its working so well for you, we've been installing these for 30+ years (and A2W) They always work w...
Yes it will help, we use Mitsubishi Lossnay as the only units that work in conjunction with A2A ducted.
Hi I don't think you'd gain anything, the cost will be high even if DIY, you say 100mm cavity wall insulation, well that's great, its the first 25mm t...
@stevet I don't know who started the 'cycling' issue but its often not as people think. The off time is the important part, ramping up and down is nor...
@editor We come across about 4 leaks per year on sealed heat pump systems out of about 200 we see. This is why the service must be carried out by an F...
@downfield Washing the outside casing is your job but many engineers while cleaning the evaporator (essential) will also wipe over or spray the casing...
R290 minimum 1m away from drains and air bricks, .5m for widows/doors Electrical isolator same distance. Refrigerant volume in HPs from .8kg Tumble d...
@abam48 Did you go for this option and does it work well?
Oh Dear! that's appalling pipe work, should've been in trunking to start with, and ideally not go through the ground, such odd bends! The industrial b...
This has been delayed from what I believe to be this year originally. Doesn't affect anything at present until the cut off date and even then it makes...
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