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The problem is you need to know what the existing pipework is, which by the sounds of it you cant without taking up some floorboards. Then the questi...
Unfortunately MCS is funded and run by the industry. He who pays the piper and all that. My overwhelming impression, sadly, is that their guiding p...
@jonathan Obviously this should be resolved for you by your supplier. However if it isn't for some reason it isn't, I wouldn't be too despondent. ...
Fair enough. They must have factored in an allowance for gas boiler efficiency. Definitely, which is why I favour using multiple metho...
Fair enough. They must have factored in an allowance for gas boiler efficiency. Definitely, which is why I favour using multiple metho...
I agree that this is not a particularly attractive method. However that doesn't justify relying on a method with known failings and ignoring other...
As you can see there is furious disagreement (or healthy debate) going on, so I would suggest you read what everyone is saying and make an assessment ...
er.. just like the spreadsheet method! Hence why I am arguing for the consumption to be used as a sense check at least! er - just like an insta...
It sounds like you pay more attention to the consequences of a sizing and think more about the design options than most of the muppets I encountered t...
Your comments on insulation are well taken and fair, My comments, as I have said from time to time, relate to retrofits not new build. Older retrof...
You mean like happens with the current method! Actually in my case the next owner will almost certainly demolish the house but... its a fair arg...
Well I agree of course, Im hoping @heacol (or someone else from the industry) will comment!
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