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@jswhite, I’m working on a ‘process’ for homeowners to follow on how to get bodged systems fixed/rectified, which I’ll hopefully publish soon and hope...
I second that. If you could share the process for others to learn from, that would be incredibly helpful for the skillful DIYers out there.
@william1066, sounds like you’ve pulled it off brilliantly. Did you have any plumbing experience before embarking on this project? Goes to show if ...
Most boiler manufacturers will advise on glycol levels acceptable within their boilers, so the best course of action would probably be to select a cou...
I think your statement above sums up the bulk of homeowners’ experiences with heat pumps. When you buy expensive kit, you just want it to work. I like...
We also interviewed Karolis from Homely and I was skeptical about the longevity of this project in our “off the record” conversation. I think they’re ...
@pressure, welcome to the forums and look forward to hearing about system. I’m afraid the ASHP Wild West is still pretty wild! 🤠
@marvinator80, very swanky. Where do you buy your wood from - that’s a decent price given the cost of wood.
@derek-m, I’ve made this point several times. There’s no silver bullet to renewable heating. Heat pumps, HVO, wood burning stoves, biomass, etc. all h...
@julianc – you're right. We should let the 1.7 million homes in the UK keep burning kerosene because that'll be far better for the environment.
How exciting @marvinator80 – please keep us updated. Feel free to post update photos so that we can see the progress.
George Eustice (MP) is going to introduce a Ten Minute Rule Bill in Parliament on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, to support the use of HVO in heating. T...
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