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Last seen: Sep 15, 2026
I completely understand that progression. I got solar panels in 2011, then an big gap, then an EV and heat pump in quick succession, and I'm not goin...
Firstly check you are using sound power not sound pressure. Some manufacturers arent entirely clear and both are measured in dB(A). From memory the ...
I guess it depends on whether they can pack it into the space without creating another case size. Also leaving the water pump out gives the installer...
In my experience no! I think the figures show the extent to which heat loss surveys are what-iffery, all depending on the assumptions you (or rather...
I haven't, I still cant make the business case work with less than 10 years payback relative to just sticking with Octopus Go and loading as much as I...
The installer guide here suggests that the ODU has no pump and the IDU has a pump but, so far as I can see, no heat exchanger. So its just like a m...
The installer guide here suggests that the ODU has no pump and the IDU has a pump but, so far as I can see, no heat exchanger. So its just like a m...
Agreed unless the bosch has no water pump included in the casing, like mitsubishi heat pumps (and some boilers) I believe
In view of No test needed. It does what I thought it must do to be compliant. The key point is that it does not power your house wiring if ther...
I hope so. The base AC coupled model 1.7kWh is currently selling for EUR700 which I hope would translate to GBP700 (I am assuming there will be a r...
That's odd and concerning. Unless the pipework between odu and idu is refrigerant not water then that suggests system separation with all that goes wi...
My reckoning from this discussion and what you can tell from their website is that it acts as a plug in home battery without islanding combined with a...
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