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Some interesting comments on the subject from Dave Pearson.
Welcome to forums @ericdo. I've created a new thread for you, so please share your experience with us. I'm very sorry to hear you had a cowboy install...
@prjohn, there is a lot to consider about HVO as you've correctly pointed out. The HVO used in the EU (and UK) doesn't have palm oil and is supposedly...
@rusty, we just filmed our first impressions video today about using HVO. So far, it's been really good. You've raised some excellent points – we're...
We had an iBoost installed – also very pleased with it. Does a great job. When the heat pump's not running and you have solar, it takes our DHW up to ...
@timh, welcome to the forums. We disabled PMs on the site so that we can make the messaging system better. @witchcraft, if you are comfortable with...
@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...
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