Joining the Renewable Heating Hub forums is completely free and only takes a minute. By registering you’ll be able to ask questions, join discussions, follow topics you’re interested in, bookmark useful threads and receive notifications when someone replies. Non-registered members also do not have access to our AI features. When choosing your username, please note that it cannot be changed later, so we recommend avoiding brand or product names. Before registering, please take a moment to read the Forum Rules & Terms of Use so we can keep the community helpful, respectful and informative for everyone. Thanks for joining!
Last seen: Jan 4, 2026
@kev-m yes. Sorry to hear this Kev. If the installer won’t help, MCS won’t help, can you go to citizens advice and say the solution is not fit for pur...
@cathoderay when your heat/loss demand was calculated, it should have shown an assumed flow temp, assumed room temperature, external minimum temperatu...
@editor I remember your vids and early shut downs with the filter. I thought you got good help from your installer? They had to add further pumps to ...
@mjr sorry to hear that. Can you contact the ASHP manufacturer? They will want a good installation
MCS is just a quality framework, like ISO or a British Standard. If you are unhappy with your installation, you can refer it to MCS if you are not sat...
My SCOP continues to improve slowly. Up to 3.79. I have a buffer tank between my ASHP and the radiators. There is a pump in the ASHP which flows to t...
@watto my Daikin has been effectively switched off since May to September, as my h/w is heated via solar PV and a solic 200 diverter to the immersion....
@adam-c Afternoon. I was pleased with the service. Daikin chap was with us 1.5 hrs. I am waiting for the checklist report. He reviewed the installatio...
@southweststokie why not ask the Questions here or ideally in my Worcestershire ASHP thread, so others can benefit from the conversation (unless you w...
Hi SWS. I’ve a Daikin 3H HT. installed a year ago. V pleased with SCOP of 3.78 See Worcestershire ASHP thread in the ASHP folder for details. For sp...
@heat-pump-newbie I chose the Solic 200 over the iBoost as it comes with a 10 year warranty, is built In Britain like a battleship. It doesn’t provide...
@cathoderay I hope the do a check on the installation. Check compressor pressure, R32 levels, running performance. I hope there is an extensive check ...
SPONSORS
Degrees of Separation
Latest Posts
-
RE: Switch suitable to change between two inverter CT's
It depends An unloaded current transformer can output...
By bobflux , 6 hours ago
-
RE: HeatGeek vs Octopus surveys: puzzling disparity - any ideas why?
@batpred They offered both, I went with Pro. As an amat...
By baroquebank , 16 hours ago
-
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
-
RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
@papahuhu I prefer to look at it simplistically. We d...
By Old_Scientist , 2 days ago
-
RE: How Accurate Is My DIY Heat Loss Calculation?
D'oh - of course. I shouldn't post before my brain is f...
By Old_Scientist , 3 days ago
-
RE: Questions about A2A for heating as well as cooling
@rob-of-york I would concur with the underfloor insulat...
By Toodles , 3 days ago
-
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
-
RE: Cooling with air to water heat pumps
Passive cooling should always be the first call. Keep ...
By JamesPa , 3 days ago
-
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 , 3 days ago
-
@Mars Good questions! The downstairs unit did the maj...
By Rob of York , 3 days ago
-
RE: Volumisers in Heat Pump Systems: Does Placement Matter?
@dave, I think @jamespa has probably identified the mos...
By Mars , 4 days ago
-
RE: Plug and play solar. Thoughts?
My thought is simple. Bring it on and bring on plug in...
By JamesPa , 5 days ago
-
RE: Heat Geek mini store vs pump size
Yes I agree, that’s why Heat Geek have most likely sele...
By Tomtheheatingengineer , 5 days ago
-
@tomtheheatingengineer, thank you, and welcome to the f...
By Mars , 6 days ago
SPONSORS
