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@jamespa Hi, yes I have flexible pipework. Following an inspection, the installers were required to sleeve and insulate the pipes where they pass thro...
Just want to say I've done an experiment with mine. I have recorded the sound of the unit on my phone and played it back outside through a speaker sat...
@dwynwen hi, it's a perfectly fine place to air your disappointment. I have had a similar experience and apart from dealing with the noise all day, I...
@dwynwen so sorry to hear about this experience. I would advise that you do have them back to fix and finish if they are offering. Ask them if they c...
@odynsfee Hi, I only just saw your post. Sorry to hear you are having similar issues. My installer experimented with switching one pump to 2 and one t...
@editor Hi, Thanks for asking. Short answer is not yet but here's an update. The niceic inspection didn't cover noise but there were plenty of thing...
@transparent thanks. I'll look into it.
@bontwoody thanks. I'm probably having some adjustments made to piping so I will ask about anti frost valves. My midnight Google suggested glycol migh...
@toodles yes, it was a temporary solution. I usually set it right back temp wise at night to avoid noise but when I saw the snow I remembered the glyc...
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