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Whilst the eco arguments for PV and heat pumps and, to a lesser extent EVs, are pretty clear, the eco argument for a battery is much less so, at least...
Bus and eco4 are totally different schemes. There is no EPC rating requirement for bus Eco4 has, I believe, both an EPC requirement and a means t...
Check the detailed specs. 7kW Vaillant is actually 8kW + at your operating conditions so unlikely to be a better size match than the 8kW Samsung. Th...
I wish I had the large slab that you have. Unfortunately my floors are either suspended wooden or uninsulated concrete. My house heat capacity i...
It's interesting that you make this point, suggesting you think (I'm not disagreeing btw) that the gaps between heat pump capacities in the range of a...
@johnmo well done for looking that up! I don't think I ever managed to find the detailed Samsung specs, but it's been a while since I looked! If th...
Funny how simpler is often better. I have settled on running my heating 24*7 at same temp no setback, bedrooms slightly cooler than living rooms (by ...
@johnnyb very much in tune with the thoughts above and would advise against oversizing. The problem may be if you want the BUS grant as that require...
I think those are pretty much the standard figures that used to be quoted in mis3005-d (which now instead references a BS EN standard that I have yet ...
I think that maybe what the adia thermal system does, but as you say it's quite expensive and only works with some ashps Alternatively perhaps someo...
Still not quite. As I read this the body adjusts for fixed flow when on (based on an adjustment made by the installer according to a table that doesn...
Er - that description you posted says that the trv shuts off the flow when the room is at the set temperature, which is also what seems to happen in p...
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RE: Ecodan consuming 100kwh per day in new build!!!
From what you say about the radiators upstairs it does ...
By JamesPa , 55 minutes ago
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RE: Compressor attempts start but fails - Nibe Fighter 2005 8kW
@skyefarmer pleased you found it!
By JamesPa , 2 hours ago
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The Importance of Radiator Balancing for Efficient Heating: Introducing the Flow Regulating Valve
It’s fascinating to watch how low-temperature heating i...
By Mars , 4 hours ago
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@heacol, if you're around, can you please provide some ...
By Mars , 6 hours ago
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RE: Servicing Hitachi HP in rural Somerset
I'd give GreenGenUK a call or email them: sales@greenge...
By Mars , 7 hours ago
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RE: Heating coming on when not required
I played with a max heating temp but there is a world o...
By JamesPa , 20 hours ago
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RE: Pressure drop Primary circuit
I've always regarded topping up heating systems as my j...
By JamesPa , 20 hours ago
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RE: Heat pump solutions and/or installer recommendations for France
I’d travel to France for work if you were struggling wi...
By Damon Blakemore , 1 day ago
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RE: 5 Star Service from Havenwise
That's always a danger with any new good idea, @morgan....
By Majordennisbloodnok , 1 day ago
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Have your say in the Renewable Heating Hub Awards
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RE: Mitsubishi cycling while on chilled water output
@iaack yes there's no denying that cold air sinks! I s...
By downfield , 2 days ago
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RE: Weather compensated secondary circuits with Biomass
@andycoo that flooring sounds ideal. Extra volume is ...
By Sune , 2 days ago
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If you are thinking of heating on the immersion conside...
By JamesPa , 3 days ago
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RE: Surface mount or bury primaries for heat pump installation?
@tomasmcguinness, I think your best bet would be using ...
By Aventus Eco , 4 days ago
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RE: Solar Power Output – Let’s Compare Generation Figures
@toodles all depends on asking the right questions! And...
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RE: Commencing on an ASHP Installation Process
I received confirmation this morning that my Greener Ho...
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