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I've just used the simple formula on the Protons For Breakfast site based on recorded annual gas consumption - it comes out at 5.612kw Thus as I sus...
This is yet another reason why Octopus are such a good deal, their annual service charge for a Daikin is £108 -this is what it includes
@gunboatdiplomat thank you for this. It really helps to see what other people are quoted. My Octopus quote (which is supposed to be fixed) is £3,03...
Was it eye-watering? 🫣 I emailed a 'local independent installer' this morning but even if they have capacity I'm fairly sure I won't be abl...
That sounds positive. I'm really interested to hear what they come up with. However, Octopus seem to already be pretty good with the after service....
Given two identical heat pumps, one installed well and the other installed poorly (with a buffer tank, for example), and both operating at a fixed set...
@judith This: one factor to consider is those heat pump controllers which have a degree minute function to limit cycling at low demand versus tho...
Thank you @toodles That's really helpful. I reckon my heat loss is around 6-6.5kw too but I have to admit I'm only basing this on previous gas bills a...
But there's a wider social benefit that's not being accounted for in this view. We need, as a society, for everyone to be better insulated, efficientl...
@gunboatdiplomat Heatpump monitor is definitely worth keeping an eye on for possible efficiencies. The data is so useful and particularly when you rea...
@gunboatdiplomat My gripes were the design flow temperature of 50C (which they refused to budge on in my case when I challenged it ), the fact I'd...
@JamesPa They should be told the capital and running cost difference and allowed to choose their own trade off. Some will prefer to pay a bit more ...
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A few comments that might be helpful. As James menti...
By RobS , 2 hours ago
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RE: Heat Pump Servicing & Maintenance – Good Value or Rip-Off?
The one thing that’s clear from the comments so far is ...
By Mars , 2 hours ago
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RE: DHW temp Samsung AE120RXYDEG 12kw ASHP with Gen 6 controller
@bami I feel pretty safe then 😁. As a matter of...
By bontwoody , 4 hours ago
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RE: Setback savings - fact or fiction?
The lower the DT the higher the flow rate. The lower ...
By BobTSkutter , 7 hours ago
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RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
I have now written to OE for clarification on the algor...
By Toodles , 7 hours ago
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RE: New kitchen with no walls – will fan coil units work?
Thanks. That explains the strangely-shaped 'feet' (loo...
By IanMK13 , 9 hours ago
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RE: Heat Pump Sizing & Installation Costs
2019 180sqm timber frame 14kW 300l DHW 16 new r...
By Abernyte , 16 hours ago
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RE: Heat Pump Books For Beginners – Bodge Buster & From Zero To Heat Pump Hero
I’ve updated Bodge Buster for 2025 to empower homeowner...
By Mars , 16 hours ago
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RE: Aira Heat Pump: Stylish Scandinavian Heating
Aira, the Swedish, end to end manufacturer, system desi...
By KevinPotts , 18 hours ago
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Unfortunately for your argument the best performing Dai...
By RobS , 1 day ago
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RE: Grant ASHP not reaching target temperatures
@mikefl Thank you. I’m not sure how to do these checks ...
By Hillswick , 1 day ago
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RE: Transforming a Derbyshire Property into an Energy-Efficient Haven
@carpenterstation That's helpful, thank you. The de...
By Morgan , 1 day ago
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RE: What is the best strategy for operating a very oversized heat pump?
@jamespa Homely does address many of these issues, but ...
By Arundalep , 2 days ago
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RE: Volumisers in Heat Pump Systems: Does Placement Matter?
There is absolutely nothing wrong with buffer tanks in ...
By JamesPa , 2 days ago
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RE: Replacing knackered oil boiler with ASHP - Perthshire
@abernyte thanks tbh I was more thinking about bolsteri...
By DowallyDrifter , 2 days ago
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RE: Battery storage to run Heat Pump.
@jeff The government are quite happy for the network ...
By Lucia , 2 days ago
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RE: Adjusting 6kW Daikin's Weather Compensation Curve
@jamespa I'm grateful for your advice.
By Ubert767 , 2 days ago
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RE: Is it KISS or constant – weather compensation vs. set flow temperature?
Thanks. I've seen the video several times at the beginn...
By cliffhanger , 2 days ago
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself
@carrownisky where are you based? Would you like me con...
By Mars , 3 days ago
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RE: Baxi Air Source Heat Pump tips and tricks please
@transparent Good morning, the installer sorted our m...
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