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@kev1964-irl At the outset just to say I am not a plumber or engineer so I'm on this site to learn! The discussions from the community of experts and ...
@cathoderay Thanks
@editor @kev1964-irl This discussion might be best had offline. Can you advise how we do this through the forum rather than swapping emails publicly? ...
@kev1964-irl Just seeing your post now. I'm also based in Ireland and have been through the process of solar (2021) and heat pump (2023). I too was in...
@editor @mikef For Comparison I have a Viessmann Vitocal 151-A which will have been installed 2 years next month. So far... Compressor Hours 5804 and ...
Just to add to the data collection.... East coast of Ireland. 185 m2 house - 100mm external insulation, 325mm loft insulation, 100mm underfloor insu...
For reference, I have a 10 kWh Viessmann 151-A installed almost exactly 1 year and am getting a SCOP of 4.7. Would be really interested to see how you...
@transparent Hope this is useful. (Note to self: clear weeds and paint gate!)
@transparent Having done some research on different HPs and manufacturers, I decided I wanted a Viessmann unit. However, the number of accredited inst...
Forum Handle: GC61 Manufacturer: Viessmann Model: Vitocal 151-A Type: ASHP Arrangement: Mono Area of Country: Ireland Home Type: 2-Storey...
Hi all, Gerry here. Located on the east coast of Ireland. I have a: . 4.2 kWh PV system (SE facing) . 40 kWh Nissan Leaf . newly-installed 10 k...
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RE: Help Right-Sizing My Grandmother's Heat Pump: Installer Says 12kW, I Think It's Oversized
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RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
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RE: A2A vs A2W: Which Heat Pump Would You Pick?
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RE: Rate the quality of your heat pump design and installation
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