Last seen: Aug 28, 2025
Welcome to the forums @annemolly. You have some valid concerns based on others' experiences, but the reality is that heat pumps do work when they are ...
Hi Sam. How are you guys getting along? Did you ever resolve this issue? I'm gathering by your questions that you're still looking for solutions.
That is an excellent question. I'd be curious to know the answer to this. And what happens to the buffer tank. Does it just sit there full of water or...
@kev-m, that's super interesting. I didn't know you were buffer-less and that your installer was adamant about this. We had six quotes and each one re...
@heacol, I can certainly see (based on our debate and interaction) why you wouldn't be liked by the industry. I do, however, respect your perseverance...
@novemberromeo, by the way we did discuss your dilemma in a recent interview (will hopefully be live in the next two weeks) and you settling on the 12...
@witchcraft, sensible approach. I hope you can get it sorted with minimal fuss.
We've set out hot water to 44C - ideal for us, but it will vary on peoples' preference. Always interesting to see.
@caroline2000, this is a worrying trend. Homeowners are asked make the switch, at heavy expense, and there appear to be no concrete guidelines in plac...
I have found the heat pump industry as a whole to be very divisive, and approaches to thinking and installations are binary. It's either 1 or 0. Buffe...
@batalto, thanks for the doing maths, which is not my strongest point. Heat pump manufacturers must provide data that shows the pump's performance ...
@heacol, it's not about ignoring your experience or insights. What you have to take into consideration is that you are a professional and this is what...
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