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With the mention of control by PLC, I know many Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) have a backup battery installed, but whether this spe...
@jamespa the rccb shown in your photo is a type AC. If you are looking for a device that works with EV chargers or solar PV (which requires bi-dir...
@sunandair I think you will also need to take account of the energy lost through Latent heat of fusion e.g. To turn 1 kg of ice at 0°C into water at ...
@transparent the eFiXX team posted s youtube video earlier this year on this subject. "We set out to do what no one should: try to destroy a lithium ...
@batpred my understanding is the current limit for hydrogen within the natural gas network in GB is 0.1% by volume, as set out under the Gas Safety (M...
@batpred This is part of the aims of the regulation (5) This Regulation aims to facilitate the penetration of renewable gas and low-...
@jeff You seem to have a grasp of all things regulatory, so what's you view....should we be keeping an eye on what our European neighbours are doing a...
@trebor12345 Yes, expect defrost cycles to initiate at evaporator temperatures between -20 and -35 degC depending on refrigerant gas, plant design and...
For an air-source heat pump the minimum evaporating temperature depends on the compressor design and the manufacturer’s operating envelope. Typical...
@crimson This youtube might be of help The narrator's voice sounds kind of familiar 😂
You might want to consider the following common faults: Air in the System/Pipes (Air lock): This is the most common problem. Trapped air prevents wa...
@paultheheating How do you currently recoup the oil cost from the tenant and who pays the electricity bills? My understanding is the BUS grant is du...
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RE: PV and battery long payback - sense check query
They can also obtain smart meter data with a w...
By EtchedPixels , 1 hour ago
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I don't notice mine defrosting, and most of the time Im...
By JamesPa , 1 hour ago
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Starting Our Heat Pump Journey: 1962 build 3 bed detached house
Hi We are just starting our heat pump journey, we hav...
By Ian S , 2 hours ago
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RE: Indevolt Batteries UK Support & Info Thread
Not interested in a plug in device, or 800w. Just need ...
By dansus , 5 hours ago
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RE: Do I need to change the control unit when replacing my Ecodan Air Source Heat Pump
Kind of you, @calumm, but it was @f1p who did the heavy...
By Majordennisbloodnok , 12 hours ago
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RE: Electricity price predictions
2. As EV ownershp increases it'll certainly increase de...
By EtchedPixels , 23 hours ago
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I meant to say I cannot register my kit at Energyplus… ...
By Batpred , 24 hours ago
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RE: HomeTherma Is Live: A New Home-Energy Platform Built Around the Homeowner
Signed up!
By bobflux , 2 days ago
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RE: Has anyone seen this problem before? Huge anticycling times
Oh dear. Glad it was replaced. I have been mighty imp...
By JamesPa , 4 days ago
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RE: Can I start an argument about buffer tanks please? 🙂
Dont, just adjust the LSVs to get different temperature...
By JamesPa , 4 days ago
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RE: Heat pump running costs – what has actually worked for you?
I installed the air source heat pump in January 2026, i...
By bobflux , 4 days ago
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RE: Grant Aerona Air to Water R290 6.5 kW - Quiet Mark and Silent Running
Thats all interesting. DHW on my Vailant seems to respe...
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