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@heacol Is there anything we, as consumers, can do to assist this. I did respond to the consultation recently with a very clear message that making M...
Well at least that solves the mystery of where the excess energy is going, straight into the ground. It doesn't account for a poor COP though. Those...
PS to above. I just looked again at the photo you posted very early on. Are the feed and return from/to the heat pump really disappearing into the f...
From what you say about the radiators upstairs it does sound like you have problems with the pipework etc (which may be as simple as balancing or even...
@skyefarmer pleased you found it!
It might not be in the manual, mine was a rather innocuous third party 40mmx80mm brass fitting between the heat pump isolation valve and the heat pump...
I had a very similar problem with my valiant and it turned out to be a blocked filter. Unbeknown to me I have a very fine filter in addition to the m...
@anca1808 I have just reviewed the whole thread. In summary it seems you have several issues (undersized rads, inadequate insulation) which have b...
I played with a max heating temp but there is a world of difference between what you want it to do on a cool day in shoulder season and what you want ...
I've always regarded topping up heating systems as my job not a plumbers. My gas system needed topping up about twice per year and no way was I going ...
Hmm Before doing that I would want to be certain that there are no attendant liabilities related eg to planning permission or grants that the develo...
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@eliuccio good to hear you’re happy with the install. A...
By Mars , 12 hours ago
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RE: Is this just haze or something more?
I am not a scientist nor a meteorologist and I know the...
By Toodles , 1 day ago
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RE: Benefits of an extra horizontal loop for GSHP
It will improve performance, but by how much depends on...
By Brendon Uys , 1 day ago
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RE: The good, the bad and the not that great – my heat pump installation
Said I would pop back with a update. Only Mr Jesus h...
By Burtis , 2 days ago
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RE: Buffers, hot water and cooling
Thats presumably heat pump DT, what about radiator DT a...
By JamesPa , 2 days ago
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RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
@chandykris Exactly the same here. We now have 13.5kWh ...
By Old_Scientist , 2 days ago
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Compressor and Evaporator Stratification
I have had a few issues with my Hitachi spilt heatpump ...
By trebor12345 , 2 days ago
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RE: Wood burner with ASHP - direct air?
This depends on the size of your wood burner and size/t...
By Lucia , 3 days ago
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RE: Difficult positioning of air source heat pump
@rikiarn It's a not a buffer it's a volumiser which is ...
By Lucia , 3 days ago
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RE: Is your heat pump insured?
To make things clear, lots of insurance companies cover...
By Lucia , 3 days ago
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RE: Boxt Heat Pump Installation Experience
@adrian any updates since installation? How is it perfo...
By Ashfp , 3 days ago
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself
Hi @seatonian - Yes, I know Seaton, and I have the Nat...
By Transparent , 4 days ago
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@seatonian got your email. Will connect you with a reco...
By Mars , 5 days ago
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@downfield and @toddles, this isn’t in the settings cur...
By Mars , 7 days ago
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RE: Homely launched for Grant Aerona ASHP control
I haven't bought the Aerona Smart Controller (£700!) bu...
By Prunus , 1 week ago
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RE: Antifreeze top up for my heat pump - is this a rip off?
For the record, Grant supply ethylene glycol for their ...
By Prunus , 1 week ago
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RE: Compressor attempts start but fails - Nibe Fighter 2005 8kW
@skyefarmer amazing. Well done!
By Mars , 1 week ago
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RE: Air source heat pump roll call – what heat pump brand and model do you have?
Ebac 5kw - Monobloc R32. Developed and made in UK - Mit...
By marcinwloch69@gmail.com , 1 week ago
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RE: Is a Valliant Inline 6kW heater a BUS buster?
Just another thought - it might be worth thinking about...
By JamesPa , 1 week ago