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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...
@george we’re also waiting for our switch to be finalized. Still worth switching to some one else at 17p from the 23/24p we will be charged by E.ON.
@heacol, I struggle to see how our heat pump could run at a COP of over 7 as the pump’s badge states a maximum of 4.76. Maybe you can correct me, but ...
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