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I think the term has entered into the English vocabulary now and it doesn't need to be descriptive - rather like a hoover.
Since we've had several nights with sub-zero temperatures recently (with the average temperature yesterday of 0.4°C), I though I'd quickly revisit thi...
I have a couple of tall (1.8m) column radiators im my kitchen diner. I presently have a boiler and have assumed the usual downrating for ASHPs. One pr...
A quick Google suggests that other than having to comply with building regulations, the contractor need only provide method statements for the work. I...
I suspect that many people have their modem by their front door as that is typically where main telephone points were installed. It's generally not a...
"Smart meters are supposed to make paying our energy bills easier and cheaper. " That's a bold statement. As I recall, they were 'sold' on the promi...
@transparent I know you’ve posted on the forums on several occasions about the north/south divide regarding smart meters. It’s now becoming a news i...
Perhaps now is a good time for me to contribute; I have a Givenergy All-In-One. As I believe you know, I am presently using Predbat with Home Assista...
@toodles Another option just occurred to me: If I get a little notice of the particularly cold snap then perhaps I could quickly book a beach holida...
@editor Considering the performance of Vaillant units on HeatPumpMonitor.org, I'd have thought Homely should be looking to support those, too.
@johndunlop Keep at it. It's worth persevering. When I began with HA I was simply following instructions on Youtube videos (with many pauses and re...
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