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RE: Estimating true heat loss from twelve months of consumption data

I've heard that heat pumps and thermal stores are not ideal too. We don't have solar thermal. The system was installed by a previous owner. I've gra...

2 weeks ago
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RE: Estimating true heat loss from twelve months of consumption data

Thanks - that's certainly very useful. I'll need to think carefully about these options in the context of our dual circuit UFH system with a thermal...

2 weeks ago
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RE: Estimating true heat loss from twelve months of consumption data

@travellingwave That's really interesting information, thank you. Please could you point me toward the heat meter that you installed (or one similar...

2 weeks ago
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RE: Estimating true heat loss from twelve months of consumption data

@cathoderay Yes, a very fair analysis once again and agreed with. Our tank is 2000 litres or so and, when full, the oil is about 955 mm deep. Being ...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Estimating true heat loss from twelve months of consumption data

@cathoderay Very valid points and I agree with your statements.   FWIW, and it's far from ideal, I measure oil usage at the start of every mo...

3 weeks ago
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RE: Estimating true heat loss from twelve months of consumption data

Thank you both for your replies. It is heartening to discover that our house is no-where near as bad as the Heat Geek prediction algorithm suggests it...

3 weeks ago
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