Last seen: Aug 11, 2025
@smoke-me-a-kipper, all valid points. Reducing reliance on the grid would be an easier proposition if it meant switching off light bulbs and reduci...
@derek-m, I had that same thought process. I did the exercise in the late afternoon which probably wasn't sensible. I think I'll do it again in the ev...
@George, that's what we did inside. We did a lot of close ups. We'll do the same from outside.
@George, I actually have a thermal camera for the week and it never even crossed my mind to use it to identify "leaks". Good idea. I think I'll be up ...
@George, here's our offer, which I think we'll lock in for one year. Crazy high standing rate, but cheaper tariff than any other I can find at the mom...
@derek-m, I guess I'm frustrated with the inaction of government, and I don't know what measures consumers can take. Dale Vince has been going on abou...
@porthy, how incredibly frustrating. We’re having DHW issues (different to yours) too. Do you have one large cylinder with your HW and buffer in the...
@witchcraft, did running costs ever enter your decision making equation?
Quite honestly, I was expecting a far bigger reaction from the UK public and heat pump owners over the rising electricity and energy tariffs and most ...
@grahamh, I wish we’d installed a RED. Maybe we’ll get one in the years to come.
@mike-patrick, it’s a crazy situation. We’re probably going to lock in with E.ON this week.
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RE: Is your heat pump insured?
Yup just spoke to Privilege to inform them of my impend...
By Scalextrix , 19 minutes ago
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Well by my reckoning based on the Flexible Octopus unit...
By Majordennisbloodnok , 1 hour ago
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RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
@old_scientist I have had the first PW for some 2 years...
By Toodles , 1 hour ago
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RE: Forum updates, announcements & issues
Just to keep everyone in the loop, as the site continue...
By Mars , 9 hours ago
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RE: Fast DHW setting on Midea (Clivet) heat pump
@simon-w, is this something you could potentially assis...
By Mars , 20 hours ago
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RE: Share Your Experiences with Heat Pump Manufacturer Support
Fwiw I called my installer out for the first time a few...
By JamesPa , 1 day ago
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RE: New Vaillant aroTherm Plus in black - When will it come to the UK?
@sandy, I'll send Vaillant an email tomorrow and see if...
By Mars , 1 day ago
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RE: Long term efficiency degradation
@jamespa yes as I thought thanks. We have a reaso...
By Scalextrix , 1 day ago
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RE: Who has a V2G EV installation
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RE: Sunamp Thermino Heat Battery
@jamespa A few days after the installation had been com...
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RE: Planning Permission May 2025
Fair enough. I have read the legislation and MCS020a ...
By JamesPa , 4 days ago
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RE: How do I choose a single room MVHR to prevent losing heat in my bathroom ?
An update on the Heatsava. It is the most difficult thi...
By heat-pump-newbie , 4 days ago
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RE: Octopus Cosy & Octopus EV + bidirectional smart tariff, together. What, eh?
I've certainly seen that on their Ts & Cs page but ...
By Majordennisbloodnok , 5 days ago
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RE: ASHP heat output monitoring
@carlo - not much better, is it. It looks more like a u...
By cathodeRay , 5 days ago
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RE: Renewables & Heat Pumps in the News
this document extensively describes (in a non-blame, ne...
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RE: Ecodan - Legionella Operation Time and Target Temperature
Once the white plastic cap is removed, my immersion loo...
By Old_Scientist , 6 days ago
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RE: Replacing Refrigerant on Mitsubishi Heat Pump
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RE: Why do we need pressurised systems?
A good question @toodles. My old open thermal store and...
By AllyFish , 6 days ago
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RE: 300 Liter Tank - Do I have to heat it all?
Cross references for @martingale Background discussi...
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@ecobaker May I ask a question of you please. I too hav...
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