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For a split second, I thought RHH had scaled dramatically without me noticing and that I’ve just signed one of Europe’s largest renewable energy deals...
I wanted to kick-start this topic again. A quick sweep online (somewhat remarkably) suggests there are still virtually no credible small-scale domes...
Where are you based @glacken? I'd definitely get more quotes than just Octopus.
From what I’m seeing, there’s definitely a growing remedial market. I know of one company (2-3 full-time 'installers') that has pivoted almost entir...
We’ve covered some of this over DM, but for everyone else following along, there’s potentially a “smart” alternative to FRVs due to hit the market lat...
Thanks @woofers64. It was a fair point, and the distinction between 'flawless' and the next tier needed to be clear, without implying unattainable per...
@toodles, you’re not wrong... perceptions will vary depending on knowledge, experience and even physical access to the system. Someone who’s never dug...
@gmuzz, no, I’m not setting an artificially high bar to validate anything. I’m setting the bar where it should be when you blow £10k–£20 on a heat pum...
@majordennisbloodnok, not a silly question. Technically, no, the poll plugin doesn’t allow vote amendments or resets once submitted. And you’re right...
@bash, in the context of this poll, "flawless" is outcome-based, not metaphysical. It means the fundamentals were done properly: accurate heat loss, c...
@travellingwave, thanks for the post and kind words about The Ultimate Guide to Heat Pumps. On the “heat pump doctor” concept, yes, I believe there ...
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RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
@papahuhu I prefer to look at it simplistically. We d...
By Old_Scientist , 14 hours ago
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RE: To re-pipe or not to re-pipe? Moving from oil boiler to air source heat pump.
Sooooo, what did we do in the end? We approached three ...
By Penval , 14 hours ago
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RE: How Accurate Is My DIY Heat Loss Calculation?
D'oh - of course. I shouldn't post before my brain is f...
By Old_Scientist , 20 hours ago
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RE: Questions about A2A for heating as well as cooling
@rob-of-york I would concur with the underfloor insulat...
By Toodles , 21 hours ago
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RE: New Vaillant Arotherm controls link to existing thermostats ; wired vs wireless
Nothing attached! I have rads but UFH makes the case ...
By JamesPa , 22 hours ago
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RE: Cooling with air to water heat pumps
Passive cooling should always be the first call. Keep ...
By JamesPa , 23 hours ago
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RE: Do I add Air Con or MVHR to existing A2W ASHP?
@rob-of-york Thank you, I’m thinking along these same l...
By Toodles , 2 days ago
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@Mars Good questions! The downstairs unit did the maj...
By Rob of York , 2 days ago
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RE: Volumisers in Heat Pump Systems: Does Placement Matter?
@dave, I think @jamespa has probably identified the mos...
By Mars , 2 days ago
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RE: Plug and play solar. Thoughts?
My thought is simple. Bring it on and bring on plug in...
By JamesPa , 3 days ago
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RE: Heat Geek mini store vs pump size
Yes I agree, that’s why Heat Geek have most likely sele...
By Tomtheheatingengineer , 4 days ago
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@tomtheheatingengineer, thank you, and welcome to the f...
By Mars , 4 days ago
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RE: HeatGeek vs Octopus surveys: puzzling disparity - any ideas why?
@majordennisbloodnok @tomtheheatingengineer For my ...
By JamesPa , 4 days ago
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RE: Is the "divide by 2900" rule still valid?
Really flow rate is a pipework limitation not a water p...
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