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@heat-pump-newbie, personally I’ve always struggled with battery ROI. To answer your question you don’t need PV for batteries to work; if you have a v...
@kev-m, positively terrifying.
@heat-pump-newbie, we used to be with OVO – their customer service is excellent.
We consumed 963.52 kWh of power in December (2021), importing 862.07 kWh because our solar PV generated 101.46 kWh. So the 862.07 kWh equates to £19...
@heat-pump-newbie, who did you sign up with?
Latest rumblings I’m gearing that electricity tariffs could hit 35p/kWh in April, which quite frankly is horrifying for heat pump owners. I’m not a po...
@rann1888, we have two wood burners that bring rooms up to temperature quickly.
@derek-m, you are so right. I'm getting more and more disillusioned with each passing comment at how many incompetent and/or lazy installers there are...
@rann1888, we're on the same tariff as you, and it's a killer. Our area oil club had kerosene at over 65p/litre last week - we will get a new tariff o...
@alec-morrow, there is nothing sophisticated or state-of-the-art about water-based central heating. We have smart TRVs, thermostats, etc. with an ASHP...
@rann1888, I regret to tell you that LPG is not that much cheaper to run. Oil (kerosene) is a bit more economical than electricity at current tariffs ...
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RE: Is it the house or the equipment?
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RE: Mitsubishi Ecodan FTC6 settings
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RE: Do I add Air Con or MVHR to existing A2W ASHP?
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RE: Advice on Vaillant Sensocomfort
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