Last seen: Jul 10, 2025
I’m going to start with a topic on buffer tanks and hydraulic separation. I’ve been at hard work getting the tech sorted out, and lining up suitable g...
Some bad news: Ofgem has announced another energy price rise for October 2024, with further increases expected in January 2025. It’s now been three ye...
@johnmo we’ll definitely hit some of the usual subjects, but also try to deal with individual cases and give specific advice which is often difficult ...
You've raised some interesting points about living with an oversized heat pump, and it's great to see you making the most out of your situation. While...
@cg360 can you please provide us with an update?
My first mistake, I realised at about 3.30am last night, is that I used a ridiculously dull word to describe what I want to do. So let's rephrase – th...
@njt did the DNO ever give you any calculations for your property that lead them to the 80A limit? This is quite an interesting read on the subject:
@njt That situation does seem very strange. Usually, the DNO assesses the appropriate fuse rating based on the expected load and safety standards for ...
I’m a bit confused by the comments above. Why are DNOs reducing this when the UK’s goal is the electrification of everything: cars, heating, cookers, ...
Yeah, I know. It’s not a massive market so really interested to see what you discover.
I don’t think you’re mad. If you can afford it, and you have a property where you can add a wind turbine, that alone usually trumps an immediate RoI. ...
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RE: Ripped Off: How UK Homeowners Are Paying Gas Prices for Wind Energy
Short video from Greg on the announcement
By Jeff , 2 hours ago
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@bart That is terrible and a clear breach of the buildi...
By Brendon Uys , 3 hours ago
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RE: BUS Grant: removal of all other fossil fuel heat sources
@editor If it is of any interest, we had the BUS grant,...
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Sorry to hear that @bruce. Sadly I’ve heard from multip...
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RE: Crystal Ball Time: Communal or even Area Energy Storage?
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RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
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RE: Who has a V2G EV installation
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RE: Aira Heat Pump: Stylish Scandinavian Heating
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RE: Location of hot water isolation valve on cylinder
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RE: Ecodan consuming 100kwh per day in new build!!!
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RE: Plug and play solar. Thoughts?
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The Importance of Radiator Balancing for Efficient Heating: Introducing the Flow Regulating Valve
It’s fascinating to watch how low-temperature heating i...
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RE: Servicing Hitachi HP in rural Somerset
I'd give GreenGenUK a call or email them: sales@greenge...
By Mars , 5 days ago
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RE: Heating coming on when not required
I played with a max heating temp but there is a world o...
By JamesPa , 6 days ago
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RE: Pressure drop Primary circuit
I've always regarded topping up heating systems as my j...
By JamesPa , 6 days ago
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RE: Heat pump solutions and/or installer recommendations for France
I’d travel to France for work if you were struggling wi...
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