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When there has been underinvestment in our infrastructure for decades and there are a massive number of new connections it is hardly surprising that t...
@transparent By asking SPEN to access my smart meter voltage data it could be argued that I gave them permission to do so - as is the case with third-...
It was three years ago but I recall that the SPEN Regional Distribution Manager sent me a copy of the 30 minute voltage data downloaded from my smart ...
DNOs are Registered DCC Other Users and they can download voltage data from smart meters. There is no need for a supplier to be involved in the proces...
I applaud you for this initiative; however, I can see a problem with the Heat Geek offer (compared to, say, Octopus, CB Heating; Aria etc). The Hea...
Three months on, I am getting the impression that my installer is no longer fully engaged with the Heat Geek model. This morning, one of his lads came...
@david-s Thank you. That is very helpful. Do you have a link to the joint covers?
@ashp-bobba The vertical pipe rise from the heat pump is about 2M to just above the back door. I cannot see any other broken butt joints or stress poi...
@jamespa I told that it is Primary Pro insulation which is suitable for external use as supplied by HeatGeeks. My installer has just got back ...
Thanks both. I have turned my heat pump space heating off and we will see how it goes over the coming week. I am sure that my wife will be happier and...
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RE: Where heat loss surveys seem to go against practical reality
@cathoderay I started to record oil usage per month on ...
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RE: 7kW EV Charger Options Advice
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RE: Being screwed over by Volkswagen Audi Group
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RE: How Accurate Is My DIY Heat Loss Calculation?
@batpred I suspect it will be more this year. I had 9 ...
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RE: Surface mount or bury primaries for heat pump installation?
@jamespa It's rusting 🙂
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RE: Glass lined Cylinder for private water supply
Thank you, once again, for your replies. Yes...
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It’s been out a few days and Amazon has already attache...
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RE: Missing flow temperature in Heat Geek proposal
Yes, and this is another point I agree. We did find a f...
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RE: Problems with sizing a replacement for a Viessmann Vitocal 200-S
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