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Most UK homeowners trying to book a heat pump service.
Good questions. Dr Modesta’s gas kWh/HDD formula is high-level estimator when combined with known internal set points and occupancy habits, but it...
Appreciate the kind words about the podcast, and you're welcome on any time... have some suitable topics next week Friday we're recording, and will se...
@matwin really pleased to hear that… thank you for your positive feedback. Feel free to start a new, dedicated topic for your journey.
@matwin, welcome to the forums.Expanding on transparent's reply, it's worth saying that a 5kW heat pump can deliver 5kW of heat... that’s its rated ca...
Difference is I’m actively encouraging as much cycling as possible on our dreadful Samsung fridge in the hopes it gives up completely, so we can final...
Very interesting and thanks for sharing. Used correctly and thoughtfully, AI can be an indispensable tool. It comes up with angles very often that you...
And here's a follow up article on the same subject that's an interesting read:
@toodles your account struck a chord with us and it raises some serious questions about what’s being claimed vs what’s being done during heat pump ser...
Good luck with this… I’d also suggest you start a new topic dedicated to your project because it sounds like it’s going to be an interesting one, and ...
@johnmo did you add a buffer to your install?
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RE: Buffers, hot water and cooling
@dgclimatecontrol thanks, that's helpful.
By JamesPa , 38 minutes ago
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RE: Is a Valliant Inline 6kW heater a BUS buster?
No I dont think you are missing anything. There is def...
By JamesPa , 2 hours ago
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RE: Failing heat pump system - seeking thoughts on a rebuild
I realise im overdue an update on my situation. first...
By Cleardene-ashp , 3 hours ago
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RE: Replacing Worcester oil boiler with an ASHP
@toodles thanks. I was told by the engineer that this h...
By JulianC , 3 hours ago
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RE: Heat Pump Servicing & Maintenance – Good Value or Rip-Off?
Yes Octopus only have the £9 a month service plan for t...
By NJT , 5 hours ago
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RE: Who’s Caved and Switched the Heating On Already?
@allyfish Dogs have owners - Cats keep staff. You are o...
By Toodles , 5 hours ago
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RE: What crazy nonsense are inverter limits and why are they imposed?
A week later, I'm finally picking up this comment... ...
By Transparent , 5 hours ago
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RE: COP is not the only measure of efficiency
We keep all our TRVs fully open using the whole house a...
By Old_Scientist , 11 hours ago
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RE: Midea ASHP – how to set weather compensation
I think it is a bug in the code, it comes on even when ...
By cathodeRay , 1 day ago
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RE: Havenwise App Help & Forum Support – Get the Most from Your Heat Pump
I am pleased to say at 4pm today we have added another ...
By ASHP-BOBBA , 1 day ago
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RE: Renewables & Heat Pumps in the News
To unpack this a little.... 1) how many of us in this...
By Lucia , 1 day ago
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RE: Vaillant aroTherm Plus 10kW thoughts?
@realevil the fans and fan speed / coil size (height, w...
By ASHP-BOBBA , 2 days ago
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RE: Mitsubishi Ecodan 11kw Defrosting Issue.
@morgan this can just be done by your sepecilist when t...
By ASHP-BOBBA , 2 days ago
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RE: Anyone still weathering it out with Agile?
@toodles I guess it all comes down to import averages. ...
By Tim441 , 2 days ago
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RE: 300 Liter Tank - Do I have to heat it all?
The size of DHW tank affects the anti-legionella cycle....
By Transparent , 2 days ago
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RE: Heat Pump SCOPs – The Truth Might Not Be What You Think
@scalextrix Name plate capacity
By HCas , 2 days ago
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RE: Solar Thermal DHW and ASHP
I was originally contemplating a solar thermal installa...
By jamespetts , 2 days ago
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RE: Solar Power Output – Let’s Compare Generation Figures
My system installed in July 2024 has produced 6.4mWh in...
By jamespetts , 2 days ago
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RE: A Customer's Lessons Learnt from a Heat Pump Installation in a Large House
@judith thanks for your suggestions. Starting from col...
By GrahamF , 3 days ago