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That may be part of the plan for all we know! My greater concern is that oil is also something very well off houses use, do they really need the ex...
If they will do room by room you will have the necessary data to take the next step in assessing the microbore issue. Some will do this free of charg...
How very negative. Unfortunately you may be right and if you are the course the cause of that spiral is the result of successive Government actions o...
12000kWh is consistent with 4-6kW depending on your current heating pattern etc. Given that its definitely not clear to me whether you can get away ...
True (first sentence) Thats the reason to consider the 5kW (second sentence). See my previous email for suggestions/questions if you wished to tak...
Thats disappointing. In my 1930s home my ASHP has worked out about 20% cheaper than gas in the first year and about the same as gas/a little bit l...
You need to make an allowance for defrost, perhaps 10-20%. That said I would also be tempted to go with the 5kW based on this data. Before coming t...
Hopefully you can read this. The various tabs in the xlsx show average power over 3, 6, 12, 24 hrs. If you can get average temp or degree days for y...
FWIW The standard single phase domestic EV charger is 7.2kW. You can get three phase ones if your vehicle is capable and you have a 3 phase supply, 2...
Im not justifying Vaillant or anyone else's documentation but please note that there is other documentation available, including in particular lengthy...
The problem I guess is balancing risk/reward. Investors invest to get a reward, if they perceive they might not or perceive a risk they will either l...
Thats a much overlooked benefit of a (properly installed) heat pump based system. Basically much greater comfort for the same cost or a bit less. ...
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RE: Boiler Upgrade Scheme funding reduced by circa £750 million in 2026 budget
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@susannasaunders When you come to get quotes for A2A...
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JamesPa The chart explains well how the heat curve an...
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RE: Free app: run the immersion / heat pump from Growatt battery & solar surplus – no Home Assistant
Please bear in mind, everyone, that in order to use thi...
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RE: The good, the bad and the not that great – my heat pump installation
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RE: I need help with Ecodan ASHP
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RE: 15kw pump for 225m2 1990's house - over kill?
@seaviews your installer would be right to say that the...
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RE: Tradespeople on Their Phones: What’s Acceptable When They’re Working in Your Home?
Actually, that's a very important point. I've only ev...
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These are likely inked. The basic explanation is tha...
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RE: Electrical works for air to air heat pump
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