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For a true comparison we need to account also for changes in electricity price as well as variations in severity of winter. The question then becomes...
That's a good reason to disconnect the filling loop when not in use, in the way that it is designed for!
You may want to check the business case for this. Personally I can't get the business cas for a battery to work and the environmental argument is, so...
It would be interesting @mars to hear what the argument is for pre-diluting the glycol. I imagine its the risk that a slug of it gets stuck somewhe...
Generally best advice is to set the weather curve as low as possible consistent with the house reaching temperature. This should be done with TRVs f...
Generally the best advice is to set your weather curve as low as it will go without the house getting too cool. Then, once you have done this and a...
@raiph Looking forward to hearing what you experience. My heat pump should (hopefully, after a 2 year battle with my planning authority) be in within...
So far as i am aware it just limits the compressor speed and possibly fan speed thus limiting the output.
Thats sounds like seriously good news, you have a tank that is well stratified! Rejoice!
Unfortunately UK houses are notoriously poorly insulated because we cheapskate on this (as we do on so many things). This obviously means that any he...
No, I do too. Just stating the fact! That said many will give up control and privacy in return for low price and simplicity. Most people these day...
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