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@saenergy, thanks Simon. That’s very helpful. Can you also give us your take on R290 heat pumps below windows?
@l8again, as an update, I’ve been in touch with person from Octopus Energy you’ve referenced above (he’s the author of the manual), and he’s pointed o...
@l8again, who was the German manufacturer you referred to in your original post? I've reached out Octopus, Vaillant and Stiebel Elton for clarity, as ...
@l8again this is an interesting topic. Thanks for starting it. I'm going to enquire further with a few installers and see what the industry says on t...
We have an original, bricked Victorian well in back garden (that's something like 20 m deep according to the previous owners) and I keep thinking abou...
@johnnyb amazing that the our forum is serving its purpose and that you’re back up and running! Judging by the amount of views on a topic with half ...
Mystery solved courtesy of @aventus-eco (thanks Sean) who just messaged me saying: Yes, it's correct.Should technically be touching the coil.It’s to...
@toodles good call! @bontwoody, @dinhp, @emceed, @derekdeleon, @oldscientist, @iancalderbank, @catapult, @mike-h, @prjohn can you guys please advise...
@papahuhu I've never seen one without an "element" or ferrule like you've said protruding from the sheath, but not an expert to comment specifically o...
I continue to receive emails from homeowners sharing heat pump quotes, and I’m still genuinely surprised by how many of them include a buffer tank. Fr...
@mrfield, welcome to the forums. Please go here and start a new topic detailing your issues:
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