Last seen: Jun 1, 2025
Good opportunity to replace oil boiler with ASHP (part funded by RHI). we have been on a carbon footprint reducing journey since 2012 when we had sola...
Hi @mookyfoo (hope that isn’t a swear word in another language 😊) Im running my Daikin ASHP (check out Worcestershire ASHP file on this site) for a ...
@smoke-me-a-kipper welcome to forum. A laudable objective to go off grid. But I’m not sure you’d achieve it in winter. Whilst you have a low electric ...
@derek-m thank you Derek. Fantastic explanation. I do take your point about all the variables too. I will think on this more. But it suggests I need t...
@derek-m it’s a good point well made. Not sure what else to do?
@alec-morrow understand your point. And I’m sure you are an experienced heating engineer. And know what you are talking about. But as an ex-scientist ...
@alec-morrow so I understand the logic, but need the data to confirm. Do you see my point. Running the ASHP at 5+ COP for 24hrs (even with step back) ...
I was going to say air in the system too. I have a Daikin Altherma 3H ASHP connected into our 20 year old radiators via a buffer tank. The installer b...
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 ...
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RE: Surface mount or bury primaries for heat pump installation?
@tomasmcguinness bold choice on the Kronoterm. Nice! Wi...
By Mars , 15 minutes ago
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RE: Getting the best out of a heat pump - is Homely a possible answer?
It took me more than a few goes as well, plus some help...
By cathodeRay , 17 hours ago
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RE: Renewable Heating Hub Homeowners' Q&A Podcast
@ashp-bobba thank you, and equally so, thank you for ta...
By Mars , 1 day ago
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@judith good to know… I’ll continue to feed Wattson, an...
By Mars , 2 days ago
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RE: Vaillant AroTherm Plus 7kW
@jamespa I have a hydronic baseboard heater in the kitc...
By Scalextrix , 2 days ago
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RE: My misgivings about installing ASHP and solar panels via the ECO4 scheme...
@editor great article re accreditation. I note ISO/IEC ...
By Bart , 2 days ago
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RE: Renewables & Heat Pumps in the News
Here’s a little more technical detail/p>
By Judith , 3 days ago
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RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
I don't (yet), but my PW3 is due to be installed shortl...
By Old_Scientist , 3 days ago
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RE: MCS and NAPIT complaints process
@chrislay, is your heat pump complaint still unresolved...
By Mars , 3 days ago
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RE: ASHP Install from hell - help please
@saf1973 I’ve been going through old cases on the forum...
By Mars , 3 days ago
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RE: RDSAP10 effect on existing heat pump EPC rating?
@aaron There's the rub, the database does not list my ...
By AF1 , 4 days ago
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RE: Commencing on an ASHP Installation Process
Yes, it's "doable" if everything goes to plan, they arr...
By Old_Scientist , 5 days ago
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RE: How not to install a heat pump
You are right. Thinking on this has evolved over the p...
By JamesPa , 6 days ago
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RE: DHW SET UP with Samsung gen 5
Thats good news indeed, you are very likely almost ther...
By JamesPa , 6 days ago
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RE: Plate heat exchanger considerations
As far as I can tell my vented system would have a peak...
By Scalextrix , 6 days ago
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RE: Air Changes per Hour - ACH and the MCS requirement
There have been a few discussions dotted around (e.g. I...
By Declan90 , 6 days ago
