Last seen: Aug 30, 2024
Can you get the electric shower disconnected as it would be far cheaper to use the water heated by the ASHP anyway? The stance on 80A fuses seems bonk...
@lucia have 🐙 confirmed they definitely don’t want to fit a 6kW? I don’t know if you have Twitter but John_oes is the head of 🐙 Energy...
@lucia do you know when the CWI was carried out and did it have a CIGA certificate? if you do then it’s a 25-year guarantee against poor work and they...
Octopus have said they’ll still fit Daikins so I wouldn’t worry on that front. If you haven’t already, I’d have a listen to Episode 13 & 14 of t...
IMS Heat Pumps have a good reputation and eye for detail from what I’ve seen- they’re based in Sheffield (and also do a lot of work from another offic...
@toodles I completely agree with you and for me as well, the battery is forming a good ROI (even more so come winter with the ASHP I expect). Some ins...
That does seem high to me- my own system was £9500 installed in May 2023 and that was 12 panels (4.44kW total) and a 9.5kWh battery. In the last 6 wee...
Can I ask what their quote was for and how much? It might be reasonable. The only national firm who I know people have had good experiences with are O...
How many quotes have you had for solar PV and battery storage? Were Project Solar the best quote or the only one? I only ask because I also frequent t...
How many houses would HAVE to have a 75degC LWT to effectively heat the house though? Also, just because you can run it HT it doesn’t mean it has to- ...
@minos I would give octopus a nudge on Twitter (sole reason I have it!) or a call. I’ve found them very responsive that way and you’ll likely get a sl...
Was the heatloss done based on the property’s current fabric or with the internal insulation taken into account? Another point worth mentioning is tha...
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Move to a different contractor, 16mm pipe every day not...
By Johnmo , 11 hours ago
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RE: How accurate was your heat loss survey?
For me: Two full surveys (each taking 3hrs, one of whic...
By JamesPa , 11 hours ago
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RE: Nibe F2040 periodic warm water increase fails
Ok. The key point I think you have made is that the er...
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RE: Air Changes per Hour - ACH and the MCS requirement
@matwin If you plan to commission one it might b...
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RE: Jokes and fun posts about heat pumps and renewables
In a similar vein, this recent spell of sustained good ...
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RE: Home energy storage & battery register
By the end of next month... 8 kW PV + Tesla Powerwall...
By Algienon , 18 hours ago
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RE: Enabling WiFi: Samsung ASHP on Smart Things App
@grahamh-uk Yes, I have the same Samsung controller p...
By Old_Scientist , 19 hours ago
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RE: Various different approaches to battery storage.
I thought I'd share my story/journey and experiences he...
By Old_Scientist , 20 hours ago
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RE: Commencing on an ASHP Installation Process
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By Sheriff Fatman , 24 hours ago
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RE: Antifreeze top up for my heat pump - is this a rip off?
@editor @sallyl As Mars said, there are 2 different typ...
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RE: Renewables & Heat Pumps in the News
Here on the Forum we're going to need to be increasingl...
By Transparent , 2 days ago
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What I Wish I Knew Before Installing a Heat Pump
I’m putting together the next Homeowners Q&A episod...
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RE: Planning Update: 1 Metre Boundary Rule for Heat Pumps Has Been Scrapped
In Scotland they still follow the MCS rules, so the noi...
By Johnmo , 2 days ago
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RE: Getting the best out of a heat pump - is Homely a possible answer?
@johnmo and @benson Thanks! I was aware there was a p...
By MarcT , 2 days ago
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RE: Is your heat pump insured?
My insurer just asks the question: "Is your home heated...
By AndrewJ , 3 days ago
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RE: Vaillant & OVO partner up to offer Heat Pump Plus
Slippery slope starting
By Johnmo , 3 days ago
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself
@cathoderay Ah yes, that’s the name! The Heat Pimp, It’...
By Toodles , 3 days ago
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By the way, I also think our industry need to get on bo...
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