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@Derek-M, thanks, I'll have a play with the HW settings. No we don't have solar PV or thermal (yet) but will have a look at the numbers.
Hi @RV3, welcome and here are a few of observations/comments from my recent installation and research. Our DNO just required a simple form, with s...
We are now 2 weeks into our ASHP experience so time for an update. In summary, if I didn’t know I had an ASHP I’d never know, if you see what I mean....
This is an extract: 4.2 Safer design of the condensate discharge The product contains R290 refrigerant. In the event of a leak, escaping refrigera...
@bobbt9866, the installation guide for the Vailant Arotherm seems to say a soakaway is required. I only know this because I looked it up; I was curio...
Very interesting. Aren't the efficiency numbers for boilers a bit like the COP figures for ASHPs, i.e. achieved under test conditions? I think gas b...
@derek-m, theoretically yes, but I don't know if planning permission for an ASHP closer than 1m would be given or if there is anything else (building ...
@derek-m, the rules for permitted development say that the ASHP needs to be 1m from the boundary. If Sam's house is a new build it would have had full...
@hawxby, the published COP numbers are similar to car mpg figures. They are created under very controlled conditions. They will give a general guide...
@Jules, just to add to what Mars said, an ASHP is not going to be as cheap as gas at current prices, nor will it be as flexible. Electricity is 4-5x t...
Hi @frevillebabe, sorry to hear you weren't able to get your heat pump installed. It seems (anecdotally) there is a shortage of good installers. I c...
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RE: Midea ASHP – how to set weather compensation
@cathoderay and others. So now I am running an open sys...
By pash44pump , 2 hours ago
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RE: Humming sound on new install.
One other thing, I haven’t balanced the rads yet so cur...
By AdamK , 7 hours ago
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Funny story Graham, when I started looking to ...
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RE: Is a Valliant Inline 6kW heater a BUS buster?
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RE: Buffers, hot water and cooling
@dgclimatecontrol thanks, that's helpful.
By JamesPa , 11 hours ago
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RE: Failing heat pump system - seeking thoughts on a rebuild
I realise im overdue an update on my situation. first...
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RE: Replacing Worcester oil boiler with an ASHP
@toodles thanks. I was told by the engineer that this h...
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RE: Heat Pump Servicing & Maintenance – Good Value or Rip-Off?
Yes Octopus only have the £9 a month service plan for t...
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RE: Who’s Caved and Switched the Heating On Already?
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RE: What crazy nonsense are inverter limits and why are they imposed?
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RE: COP is not the only measure of efficiency
We keep all our TRVs fully open using the whole house a...
By Old_Scientist , 21 hours ago
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RE: Havenwise App Help & Forum Support – Get the Most from Your Heat Pump
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RE: Renewables & Heat Pumps in the News
To unpack this a little.... 1) how many of us in this...
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RE: Vaillant aroTherm Plus 10kW thoughts?
@realevil the fans and fan speed / coil size (height, w...
By ASHP-BOBBA , 2 days ago
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RE: Mitsubishi Ecodan 11kw Defrosting Issue.
@morgan this can just be done by your sepecilist when t...
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RE: Anyone still weathering it out with Agile?
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RE: 300 Liter Tank - Do I have to heat it all?
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RE: Heat Pump SCOPs – The Truth Might Not Be What You Think
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RE: Solar Thermal DHW and ASHP
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