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Since our ASHP installation on 21st April we’ve used 234kWh or 6.69kWh per day. Hot water is heated via solar PV and electric diverter. There have bee...
He should help with RHI if he is MCS approved. Best wishes with the investigating
@phil3822 nice one. Of course I’m Daikin biased 😊. 300L is huge! One prompt would be to look at www.Mixergy.co.uk and their more rapid recovery - mea...
@rv3 I keep intending to record the noise level. But weather has warmed up so the ASHP isn’t running 😊 I think the different suppliers much have sim...
@rv3 not trying to dissuade you, but have you looked at the Daikin Altherma 3H HT or the 3M? My 18kW is quiet single fan. Meets planning regs volume ...
I think Mars has remote TRVs that allow him to create zones. @kev-m. A different solution for different folks. I’ve gone for baseball c TRVs on all ra...
Hi @mikefitz and welcome to the forum. Your installer must have been a “townie”. All county folk have mice or rat droppings in the loft. 😊 I’m over ...
Wow Mars😳. We’ve only used 160kWh since 21st April installation date. I think you need to wear a sweater 😊
Getting a COP of 4.37 currently. As it’s nice weather 😊
@amyfod I didn’t pay for any assessments. I got a free EPC through Eon who were offering a hybrid system. I decided not to proceed with that. I then g...
@amyfod the 100W/m2 is just a rule of thumb. So your assessment from MCS accredited installer should give much more detail, so best using that. I was ...
@amyfod welcome to the forum. I would suggest getting a few quotes. As questions like “why they have sized this ASHP “ or “why xyz make”. Make sure th...
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RE: Switch suitable to change between two inverter CT's
@bobflux thanks, this is the CT I got recommended for m...
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RE: To re-pipe or not to re-pipe? Moving from oil boiler to air source heat pump.
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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
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RE: Cooling with air to water heat pumps
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RE: Do I add Air Con or MVHR to existing A2W ASHP?
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@Mars Good questions! The downstairs unit did the maj...
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