Last seen: Jul 26, 2025
It will improve performance, but by how much depends on the design of the system. If you are installing SLINKEYS (coiled pipe, not straight pipe runs,...
@prunus, @jamespa is correct, but removing the buffer could possibly halve your heating bill, possibly more. You have admitted that you have no idea ...
@bart That is terrible and a clear breach of the building regulations, and therefore a breach of the law. The CPS is neglecting its duty to you as a m...
@bart Stinks of corruption.
@jamespa Good idea, it will have to be fast, I can get it directly into DESNEZ where it will be heard. I will send a message to @editor now.
@jamespa @editor can you help with some statistics and examples from this platform? It does appear to be illegal and against competition rules. It als...
@jamespa The only thing I can think of is to write to your MP, get them fired up to ask questions, if more questions are asked by those in power to DE...
@bart It's a pleasure. If you need anything else, feel free to ask. You are right about a systemic failure. MCS has failed to deliver on the promise t...
@editor @bart Hi, I can see a few problems with your installation, and possibly why you are getting very low performance levels. It however, very diff...
@sallyl That sounds about right if they are re-filling with glycol, personally I would fill it with water, if you are worried, I would get them to ins...
@majordennisbloodnok I have never installed antifreeze valves or glycol and have never had any damage to any of my customers installations due to fros...
@ecodan-efficiency If you consider £200.00 to £300.00 a year, inconsiderate for a 10 kw system, then maybe, I do not consider that insignificant. Depe...
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Delighted to hear this went well. It looks very neat ...
By JamesPa , 4 hours ago
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RE: No-code, plug-and-play monitoring for your heat pump
The issue with the Grant is that you have to wire direc...
By Grantmethestrength , 8 hours ago
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RE: Is this just haze or something more?
I am not a scientist nor a meteorologist and I know the...
By Toodles , 8 hours ago
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RE: Benefits of an extra horizontal loop for GSHP
It will improve performance, but by how much depends on...
By Brendon Uys , 13 hours ago
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RE: The good, the bad and the not that great – my heat pump installation
Said I would pop back with a update. Only Mr Jesus h...
By Burtis , 1 day ago
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RE: Buffers, hot water and cooling
Thats presumably heat pump DT, what about radiator DT a...
By JamesPa , 1 day ago
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RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
@chandykris Exactly the same here. We now have 13.5kWh ...
By Old_Scientist , 2 days ago
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Compressor and Evaporator Stratification
I have had a few issues with my Hitachi spilt heatpump ...
By trebor12345 , 2 days ago
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RE: Wood burner with ASHP - direct air?
This depends on the size of your wood burner and size/t...
By Lucia , 2 days ago
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RE: Difficult positioning of air source heat pump
@rikiarn It's a not a buffer it's a volumiser which is ...
By Lucia , 2 days ago
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RE: Is your heat pump insured?
To make things clear, lots of insurance companies cover...
By Lucia , 2 days ago
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RE: Boxt Heat Pump Installation Experience
@adrian any updates since installation? How is it perfo...
By Ashfp , 2 days ago
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself
Hi @seatonian - Yes, I know Seaton, and I have the Nat...
By Transparent , 4 days ago
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@seatonian got your email. Will connect you with a reco...
By Mars , 4 days ago
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@downfield and @toddles, this isn’t in the settings cur...
By Mars , 6 days ago
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RE: Homely launched for Grant Aerona ASHP control
I haven't bought the Aerona Smart Controller (£700!) bu...
By Prunus , 6 days ago
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RE: Antifreeze top up for my heat pump - is this a rip off?
For the record, Grant supply ethylene glycol for their ...
By Prunus , 6 days ago
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RE: Compressor attempts start but fails - Nibe Fighter 2005 8kW
@skyefarmer amazing. Well done!
By Mars , 7 days ago
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RE: Air source heat pump roll call – what heat pump brand and model do you have?
Ebac 5kw - Monobloc R32. Developed and made in UK - Mit...
By marcinwloch69@gmail.com , 1 week ago
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RE: Is a Valliant Inline 6kW heater a BUS buster?
Just another thought - it might be worth thinking about...
By JamesPa , 1 week ago
