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I appreciate @kev-m view on the one hand it’s about fair electric pricing. But as more EVs with V2G (or batteries) are rolled out, the grid should be ...
@batalto I agree. I think it’s down to poor design or high temperature flow. My background is systems engineering - continuous improvement is key to i...
My Daikin comes with a 7 year warranty. But I’ve taken out a fixed price 10 year service contract for £264 / year. This covers an annual service, two ...
@george this looks comprehensive George. And identified a number of issues and fixes. Very good. Did they charge of parts?
@jeff yes Octopus Go is a fixed annual. Mine runs out 22/3/22 when I get the choice of these new rates. @editor whilst electric costs have increased (...
Agreed @batalto. Im still pinning my hope on V2
My new Octopus rates 😳. Well we knew everything was going up! I need to get a spreadsheet going to determine the best route, given the ASHP and EVs
@prjohn thanks PRJ. They are presented as facts, but are just statements. They are presented by a company trying to sell HVO boilers. International Su...
@batalto you have to go back to the beginning of my post 😊. Since April 22, 2021
My system has the expansion valves on both external pipes meaning only water is flowing. If the system is off and the pipes freeze, then the valves a...
Unbelievable numbers 😳 My Daikin thinks it’s used 2198kWh (actually it’s 2915kwh) and produced heating of 9102kWh This gives a SCOP of 3.12. 👍 I’m...
Current electric generation carbon footprint for my local zone. I recognise footprint varies by day/time. I’m still not convinced by HVO. Not that I ...
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RE: Switch suitable to change between two inverter CT's
It depends An unloaded current transformer can output...
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RE: HeatGeek vs Octopus surveys: puzzling disparity - any ideas why?
@batpred They offered both, I went with Pro. As an amat...
By baroquebank , 20 hours ago
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RE: To re-pipe or not to re-pipe? Moving from oil boiler to air source heat pump.
@penval, really useful update. After all the discussion...
By Mars , 2 days ago
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RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
@papahuhu I prefer to look at it simplistically. We d...
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RE: How Accurate Is My DIY Heat Loss Calculation?
D'oh - of course. I shouldn't post before my brain is f...
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RE: Questions about A2A for heating as well as cooling
@rob-of-york I would concur with the underfloor insulat...
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RE: New Vaillant Arotherm controls link to existing thermostats ; wired vs wireless
Nothing attached! I have rads but UFH makes the case ...
By JamesPa , 3 days ago
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RE: Cooling with air to water heat pumps
Passive cooling should always be the first call. Keep ...
By JamesPa , 3 days ago
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RE: Do I add Air Con or MVHR to existing A2W ASHP?
@rob-of-york Thank you, I’m thinking along these same l...
By Toodles , 4 days ago
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@Mars Good questions! The downstairs unit did the maj...
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RE: Volumisers in Heat Pump Systems: Does Placement Matter?
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RE: Plug and play solar. Thoughts?
My thought is simple. Bring it on and bring on plug in...
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RE: Heat Geek mini store vs pump size
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