Last seen: May 16, 2025
I can't help thinking your log burners and a very manual solution using a diesel generator (using HVO from your tank) and some extension leads would b...
@editor Putting aside environmental questions for one moment. At current peak electricity rates unless you happen to be on a good fixed rate, it ...
Interesting. I take the view that it is the responsibility of the network operators to harden the resilience of the grid to power outages, not home ow...
An honest question, whatever the cost, wouldn't it be better to spend the money on more battery capacity or other efficiency work? I struggle to se...
I should say that is the total for the day so that would be 50w an hour when we are away.
Posted by: @editor For us, it looks like around 1.2kw to 1.3kw when we were away in October for example for a couple of weeks
Basically yes There can be no difference depending on whether you are an existing or new customer. Exit penalties can still apply. They can st...
From 14th April Suppliers to make all tariffs available to new and existing customers
The financial case for new solar panels must have also changed dramatically.
Every supplier has increased gas prices dramatically more than electricity prices for the last year. It is going to be cheaper to run a heat pump o...
If it is any consulation the gas vs electricity multiple is only 2.81 with these high rates making a stronger case for heat pumps if this turns out to...
Not my tariff. 45.52p for electricity, 16.16 for gas being offered today
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RE: How accurate was your heat loss survey?
Thanks, so yeah yours is quite oversized, we are the op...
By Scalextrix , 8 minutes ago
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RE: Air Changes per Hour - ACH and the MCS requirement
@jamespa thank you so much for addressing my questions ...
By MatWin , 1 hour ago
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RE: Jokes and fun posts about heat pumps and renewables
In a similar vein, this recent spell of sustained good ...
By Majordennisbloodnok , 3 hours ago
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RE: Home energy storage & battery register
By the end of next month... 8 kW PV + Tesla Powerwall...
By Algienon , 5 hours ago
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RE: Enabling WiFi: Samsung ASHP on Smart Things App
@grahamh-uk Yes, I have the same Samsung controller p...
By Old_Scientist , 6 hours ago
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RE: Various different approaches to battery storage.
I thought I'd share my story/journey and experiences he...
By Old_Scientist , 6 hours ago
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RE: Nibe F2040 periodic warm water increase fails
I think the NIBE uses both the ASHP and the element to ...
By ASHP-BOBBA , 9 hours ago
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RE: Commencing on an ASHP Installation Process
It varies by room, but the conservatory is assumed at 2...
By Sheriff Fatman , 10 hours ago
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RE: Antifreeze top up for my heat pump - is this a rip off?
@editor @sallyl As Mars said, there are 2 different typ...
By Brendon Uys , 1 day ago
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RE: Renewables & Heat Pumps in the News
Here on the Forum we're going to need to be increasingl...
By Transparent , 1 day ago
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What I Wish I Knew Before Installing a Heat Pump
I’m putting together the next Homeowners Q&A episod...
By Mars , 1 day ago
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RE: Load Compensation and Weather Compensation
@jamespa anytime. you would not believe how many times ...
By ASHP-BOBBA , 1 day ago
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RE: Planning Update: 1 Metre Boundary Rule for Heat Pumps Has Been Scrapped
In Scotland they still follow the MCS rules, so the noi...
By Johnmo , 1 day ago
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RE: Getting the best out of a heat pump - is Homely a possible answer?
@johnmo and @benson Thanks! I was aware there was a p...
By MarcT , 2 days ago
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RE: Is your heat pump insured?
My insurer just asks the question: "Is your home heated...
By AndrewJ , 2 days ago
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RE: Vaillant & OVO partner up to offer Heat Pump Plus
Slippery slope starting
By Johnmo , 2 days ago
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself
@cathoderay Ah yes, that’s the name! The Heat Pimp, It’...
By Toodles , 2 days ago
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By the way, I also think our industry need to get on bo...
By ASHP-BOBBA , 4 days ago
