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JamesPa
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RE: Two possible heat pump routes - how to evaluate them?

Does the 'service charge' include the annual uvc inspection? That might explain part of it. Otherwise it's probably a matter of price vs cost in ...

1 year ago
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RE: Two possible heat pump routes - how to evaluate them?

As @derek-m says you need to unbundle 'poorly installed'. WC disabled is worth 10-20% (less at lower fixed flow temperatures, more at higher fix...

1 year ago
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RE: Two possible heat pump routes - how to evaluate them?

I shall consider myself duly reprimanded. I don't really do emoji so Ill opt for the simplest 😀

1 year ago
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RE: Two possible heat pump routes - how to evaluate them?

If its 2-3% for each degree (which I believe because its what the data sheets say) then how does it become 40-70% for 5 degrees? 1.03^5 (ie compounde...

1 year ago
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RE: Two possible heat pump routes - how to evaluate them?

No, but I do reserve the right to decide whether I am treated or not, and to request the surgeon to explain the trade offs (which good ones do) if the...

1 year ago
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RE: Two possible heat pump routes - how to evaluate them?

If this is the case we need to see the evidence and understand the reasons, as it's completely at odds with the manufacturer data. And if it is the ...

1 year ago
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RE: Two possible heat pump routes - how to evaluate them?

I'm not disagreeing with you, ideally you should be given the choice (and informed of the implications) and, if the price is the same, then it comes d...

1 year ago
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RE: Two possible heat pump routes - how to evaluate them?

In principle I entirely agree. However unless it's mandated by government, suppliers aren't going to provide extra services free of charge and as a c...

1 year ago
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RE: Two possible heat pump routes - how to evaluate them?

I know what the manufacturers figures say! Taking a concrete example, Vaillant 7kW scop is quoted as 3.91 at 45 and 3.39 at 55. That's no where lik...

1 year ago
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RE: Local Planning authority requirements for heat pumps - information sought.

Thanks. Interestingly the Institute of Acoustics points out that locating an ASHP on the road side of a property will often make sense in terms ...

1 year ago
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RE: Two possible heat pump routes - how to evaluate them?

Im not sure Octopus is any worse than 'smaller' installers, who frequently insist on radiator (and cylinder) changes even if the customer doesn't want...

1 year ago
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