Last seen: Jul 27, 2025
@derek-m, wow, those are not numbers that install me with any confidence given the drive towards electrification.
Now that we have more users on the forums I wanted to bump this topic and see who else has home insurance that covers or excludes heat pumps.
This is something we covered in our interview with Bean Beanland, head of the Heat Pump Association - our insurance policy, underwritten by AXA if mem...
@mike-patrick, it’s true and it’s crazy. We found this out earlier this year in an interview and the various heat pump bodies are trying to get the SA...
@derek-m, that's very interesting and thank you for elaborating on the cost structure of electricity. I find the whole concept very interesting. As...
This is a very interesting subject, and when it comes to heat pumps, the experts are yet again divided. Our system, for the record, has glycol in it...
@prjohn, did you have to prompt them or did they do it of their own accord?
We've had some great interviews this year on Renewable Heating Hub, and our interview with Dave Pearson is probably one of the most interesting and in...
@nick, that looks terrific. Thanks for posting.
Welcome to the forums @hydros. This is definitely not correct heat pump behaviour. The pumps are supposed to run smoothly for long stints. Our ASHP so...
Here you go.
@prjohn, thanks for that. I have the boiler popping around this afternoon so will ask him, but the 0.55 gallons per hour (about 2 litres) is a useful ...
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@jamespa Thanks. I did not instruct them not to insul...
By Eliuccio , 4 hours ago
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RE: No-code, plug-and-play monitoring for your heat pump
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By Grantmethestrength , 4 hours ago
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RE: Compressor and Evaporator Stratification
@trebor12345 I must admit I noticed that about Hitachi ...
By ASHP-BOBBA , 5 hours ago
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RE: Is this just haze or something more?
I am not a scientist nor a meteorologist and I know the...
By Toodles , 2 days ago
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RE: Benefits of an extra horizontal loop for GSHP
It will improve performance, but by how much depends on...
By Brendon Uys , 2 days ago
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RE: The good, the bad and the not that great – my heat pump installation
Said I would pop back with a update. Only Mr Jesus h...
By Burtis , 3 days ago
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RE: Buffers, hot water and cooling
Thats presumably heat pump DT, what about radiator DT a...
By JamesPa , 3 days ago
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RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
@chandykris Exactly the same here. We now have 13.5kWh ...
By Old_Scientist , 3 days ago
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RE: Wood burner with ASHP - direct air?
This depends on the size of your wood burner and size/t...
By Lucia , 4 days ago
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RE: Difficult positioning of air source heat pump
@rikiarn It's a not a buffer it's a volumiser which is ...
By Lucia , 4 days ago
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RE: Is your heat pump insured?
To make things clear, lots of insurance companies cover...
By Lucia , 4 days ago
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RE: Boxt Heat Pump Installation Experience
@adrian any updates since installation? How is it perfo...
By Ashfp , 4 days ago
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself
Hi @seatonian - Yes, I know Seaton, and I have the Nat...
By Transparent , 5 days ago
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@seatonian got your email. Will connect you with a reco...
By Mars , 6 days ago
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@downfield and @toddles, this isn’t in the settings cur...
By Mars , 1 week ago
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RE: Homely launched for Grant Aerona ASHP control
I haven't bought the Aerona Smart Controller (£700!) bu...
By Prunus , 1 week ago
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RE: Antifreeze top up for my heat pump - is this a rip off?
For the record, Grant supply ethylene glycol for their ...
By Prunus , 1 week ago
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RE: Compressor attempts start but fails - Nibe Fighter 2005 8kW
@skyefarmer amazing. Well done!
By Mars , 1 week ago
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RE: Air source heat pump roll call – what heat pump brand and model do you have?
Ebac 5kw - Monobloc R32. Developed and made in UK - Mit...
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RE: Is a Valliant Inline 6kW heater a BUS buster?
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