Last seen: Aug 29, 2025
Installers don’t like to enable weather compensation because it’s a trial and error system which leads to multiple call outs, so they just set the sys...
@squonk, ASHPs are designed to run 24/7 to get the most of out of the system in terms of efficiencies and comfort. To give you an idea, it’ll take our...
I'm always intrigued by projects like yours @hughf. Did you also get the Cool Energy CEiVt9 online? Please post photos and updates here. I'm really ...
That's definitely a great tip. We actually purchased a single cup kettle from Breville a few years ago that only boils the water you need, which means...
@derek-m, full agree with that.
@tommyt11, welcome to the forums. We look forward to getting updates on your reno. Have you identified an ASHP that's of interest to you?
@robl, sensible. Having a backup and contingency is always good. I can’t believe you’re charged a standing fee if your has usage is zero.
Looks like the tariff’s been confirmed under the government’s cap for electricity and gas: ElectricityUnit rate: 34.00p per kWhStanding charge: 46.3...
Our lifetime COP is 2.71 as we enter our fourth winter with this heat pump.
@heat-pump-newbie, does your heat pump use R410 refrigerant?
@transparent, thanks for the colorful and helpful background on Kwasi and Rees-Mogg. Makes a lot of sense now. I’ve been disappointed to read that T...
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