Last seen: Sep 12, 2025
@heat-pump-newbie, we used this model (FLIR ONE iOS) and it was excellent – a tad pricy, but very, very helpful:
@derek-m, true. I’ve learnt that installers always speak about the kit they’re comfortable using, and he’s probably not used or installed SMA’s produc...
Our interview with Simon Smith where we talk about solar PV, batteries, V2G and much, much more. A very interesting and informative interview in my hu...
Diagrams are always helpful, if you have them on hand.
@bontwoody, I thought I saw reference that 3Thermo was waterless, but I could be wrong. I know that there are also infrared matts that you can plac...
Another installer we know says he fitted a 3thermo unit with an ASHP and it worked really well. I think (but I could be wrong) it's waterless. The UK ...
The first of our badges is out and we've settled on this one for experts (people with strong knowledge backgrounds) on the forums.
@heacol, that's a great tip. I shudder to think of the upheaval that driving a nail through piping in the wall would be. Nightmare situation.
I received a private message from a homeowner (Trevor from Paignton) that asked me to post this on their behalf. It's taken them 10 months (six of tho...
As our humble forum and community matures and grows, we’ll be awarding achievement badges to dedicated members. For example, we’ll have an expert/help...
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@dgclimatecontrol I attach the responses from 2 potenti...
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I didn't want to say that, bus since you have said it n...
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RE: Is a Valliant Inline 6kW heater a BUS buster?
I think so but I don't know for certain. A cascade as ...
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RE: Humming sound on new install.
Sorry, I should also add these checks The ASHP must ...
By ASHP-BOBBA , 2 hours ago
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RE: Midea ASHP – how to set weather compensation
Mostly, I think, but with some caveats. I set the TI...
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RE: Is Your Broadband Router the Weak Link in Your High-Tech Home?
I have been working on network resilience for a while. ...
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RE: Buffers, hot water and cooling
@dgclimatecontrol thanks, that's helpful.
By JamesPa , 21 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 , 23 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...
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RE: Who’s Caved and Switched the Heating On Already?
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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 , 1 day 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 , 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 , 2 days 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 , 2 days ago
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RE: Vaillant aroTherm Plus 10kW thoughts?
@realevil the fans and fan speed / coil size (height, w...
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RE: Mitsubishi Ecodan 11kw Defrosting Issue.
@morgan this can just be done by your sepecilist when t...
By ASHP-BOBBA , 3 days ago
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RE: Anyone still weathering it out with Agile?
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RE: 300 Liter Tank - Do I have to heat it all?
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By Transparent , 3 days ago
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RE: Heat Pump SCOPs – The Truth Might Not Be What You Think
@scalextrix Name plate capacity
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