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We have a 26L volumiser. I invited a potential installer to leave (to save his time!) if he was proposing a 4 port buffer. They came back (having talk...
I understand that it gets dissipated as heat, mostly in the panels but some in the inverter. Since most solar power generates heat in the panels (80%)...
@lucia & @transparent For me the answer to the conundrum of private companies selling the capacity that tax payer have paid for and consumers will...
@jaynieq I’m glad I helped (even if only a bit!). I am amazed that you still have your oil boiler I thought they had to be physically removed. Our gas...
Awesome! Its good to read you’ve got the performance you want and sad that this wasn’t the case previously and it needed 2 new radiators to achieve ...
@kundk you probably already know the builder/plumber will have to get a specialist in to remove the tiles because of the asbestos. It is worth havin...
@kundk you haven’t said where your bathroom is. If it’s on the ground floor and the floor is concrete is it insulated underneath. The age of your hous...
I didn’t hear any problem with that noise it was less than walking on gravel. Have you another example recorded?
@nickmorgan you are not missing anything at all and when you dial in the import and export rates on electricity tariffs then a diverter is even more u...
Totally agree. We had our MVHR pipes put in first (6inch like above) and the guy who installed it was great. He took my plans of the house and pipe ...
@cathoderay I’m really pleased to read you have some sense (not 100% as you want/need) but making progress, thanks to your persistence and @bobtskutte...
@andrewj the trick is to get the radiator size roughly right and a bit too big, by design and then turn them permanently down with lock shield valve (...
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Volumisers in Heat Pump Systems: Does Placement Matter?
The debate over buffer tanks in heat pump systems has b...
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RE: Newbie out of her depth – Samsung AE120RXYDEG 12kW heat pump
@johnr An extra rad was installed in the lounge when th...
By BAMi , 17 minutes ago
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RE: SolarPV tables / online calculator
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RE: Samsung Gen 7 R290 12kW is not behaving how I expected
Yes, that sounds correct. I would say try both options...
By Old_Scientist , 10 hours ago
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RE: F.788 Building circuit pump reports internal fault - Vaillant Arotherm
Guess I have to wait for engineer visit. I really hope ...
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RE: Setback savings - fact or fiction?
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RE: Act now to defer the UK road tax increase on EVs
@majordennisbloodnok Damn right sir. my attempt at iron...
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RE: ASHP and heating issues in new build house
That’s good gives you more capacity. It made me think, ...
By Terry1812 , 15 hours ago
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RE: Seewet manhole cover within r290 exclusion zone
Thanks! I asked Vaillant, and they say I should be fi...
By dbrb2 , 18 hours ago
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Looking for the Grant Aerona 3 setting to turn off completely at 20 OAT
I'm running my Aerona 3 on WC and the 'warm end of that...
By damonc , 19 hours ago
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RE: Do I just go with the lowest quote for my heat pump?
So after signing in Sept in two weeks the install may s...
By Jancold , 20 hours ago
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RE: Victorian Semi Retrofit / Extension ASHP and UFH Advice
When you are renovating is always a good time, as it ma...
By JamesPa , 23 hours ago
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RE: Just one room not reaching desired temperature
Looks like this issue is now resolved. Aira installed a...
By ChandyKris , 24 hours ago
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There have been several people on the OpenEnergyMonitor...
By RobS , 2 days ago
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself
Good point @jamespa But that probably strengthens @ch...
By Transparent , 2 days ago
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RE: Towel rails. An unexpected final hurdle
@jamespa Beware; the use of the term ‘WC’ might lead to...
By Toodles , 2 days ago
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RE: Visit a Heat Pump sessions.
Congratulations @toodles, that's a fantastic result. We...
By Old_Scientist , 2 days ago
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RE: Baxi Air Source Heat Pump tips and tricks please
@cathyem1 - thanks for the update. Let us know how it g...
By cathodeRay , 2 days ago
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RE: Low COP and unevenly heated rooms with 12kW Samsung AE120MXTPEH / AE260TNWTEH
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Volumisers in Heat Pump Systems: Does Placement Matter?
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Newbie out of her depth – Samsung AE120RXYDEG 12kW heat pump
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