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In all seriousness, if the engineer doesn't use thermal imaging and a air tightness measuring unit, then it will never be accurate, just best...
That sounds really good, and something I could have done back when we had the Heat Pump installed as we had wooden floor installed afterwards, so ever...
I had a look at the Jaga outputs and not impressed, they seem worse than the Type 22 and Type 31 panel radiators that cost half the price. One importa...
To be honest every single heat loss in the UK is not fit for purpose, because a proper heat loss survey should combine airtightness testing w...
I had a look at the Jaga Radiators, but at £800 for a 600 x 1200 Type 21 radiator is out of most people's price range, not to mention that he...
The only reason Octopus may insist on a buffer, is because they manufacture the Cosy heat pumps, so maybe they have a blanket "safety" requir...
Here is the Solar Quote from EPC Improvements which I went ahead with, but pulled the plug on due to unresolved Heat Pump issues: I should proba...
Sounds like you kept an eye on them and maybe that's why they did a decent job. Did you check their heat-loss and radiator workings, did they use a ...
So by that principle, during the Octopus Free Sessions when I maximise all I can, including pushing the heat pump to draw up to 6kw, battery 6kw, appl...
Is there a lookup facility to see your limit, or is it just on the original approval document, and can you apply for a limit increase, if for example ...
UK Consumer Law Reality Check (for anyone dealing with heat pump or renewable installation issues): The UK does have consumer protection laws, but t...
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