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A multi skilled engineer working on embedded electronics and mechanical system for the offshore survey industry. Renovating a 1946 property in rural Somerset whilst trying to hold down a full time job.
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Off grid on the isle of purbeck
2.4kW solar, 15kWh Seplos Mason, Outback power systems 3kW inverter/charger, solid fuel heating with air/air for shoulder months, 10 acres of heathland/woods.
My wife’s house: 1946 3 bed end of terrace in Somerset, ASHP with rads + UFH, triple glazed, retrofit IWI in troublesome rooms, small rear extension.
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@rob-of-york Thanks. I wish I'd started on this site as...
By mrkfm , 6 hours ago
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RE: Why are ASHP installs so expensive?
This just might need a rebuttal (possibly marginally mo...
By cathodeRay , 8 hours ago
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RE: Solar Power Output – Let’s Compare Generation Figures
@downfield I just checked this morning and OE just r...
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RE: Passiv Smart Thermostat - Help & Forum Support
Thanks Will. I'll probably be a week or so before get...
By Singlespeed , 22 hours ago
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RE: Cooling using an air to water heat pump
From experience this summer, a single-split A2A unit on...
By Rob of York , 1 day ago
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@mrkfm, I’m definitely not trying to put anyone off get...
By Mars , 2 days ago
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Analysis of the economics of switching to an A2W ASHP compared to other heat sources
This post aims to analyse the economics of installing, ...
By Rob of York , 2 days ago
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RE: Cooling with air to water heat pumps
@editor does that mean you have to have two separate ex...
By mrkfm , 3 days ago
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RE: Starting Our Heat Pump Journey: 1962 build 3 bed detached house
Posted by: @ian-s Could always use the money saved o...
By Rob of York , 3 days ago
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Depends on what controls the pump! Thats the whole poi...
By JamesPa , 3 days ago
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The positive reviews keep coming in for Britain's Heat ...
By Mars , 4 days ago
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RE: Next steps on my ASHP journey: Radiators and Pipework
I have one of these fitted which also allows you to reg...
By Old_Scientist , 4 days ago
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RE: Recommendations in Ely (Cambs) area for Full setup checks on Nibe HP setup for House.
If they can't don't give up. Heat pumps are, in reali...
By JamesPa , 5 days ago

