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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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RE: Octopus Cosy & Octopus EV + bidirectional smart tariff, together. What, eh?
@old_scientist me too. Just installed my new heat pump ...
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RE: Is your heat pump insured?
Yup just spoke to Privilege to inform them of my impend...
By Scalextrix , 15 hours ago
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RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
@old_scientist I have had the first PW for some 2 years...
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Just to keep everyone in the loop, as the site continue...
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RE: Fast DHW setting on Midea (Clivet) heat pump
@simon-w, is this something you could potentially assis...
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RE: Share Your Experiences with Heat Pump Manufacturer Support
Fwiw I called my installer out for the first time a few...
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RE: New Vaillant aroTherm Plus in black - When will it come to the UK?
@sandy, I'll send Vaillant an email tomorrow and see if...
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RE: Long term efficiency degradation
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RE: Who has a V2G EV installation
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RE: Sunamp Thermino Heat Battery
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RE: Planning Permission May 2025
Fair enough. I have read the legislation and MCS020a ...
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RE: How do I choose a single room MVHR to prevent losing heat in my bathroom ?
An update on the Heatsava. It is the most difficult thi...
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RE: ASHP heat output monitoring
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RE: Renewables & Heat Pumps in the News
this document extensively describes (in a non-blame, ne...
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RE: Why do we need pressurised systems?
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