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@transparent @lucia - are you noting all this? I am indeed (and thank you for tagging me) but restraining myself until later as I have soooo ...
@editor Why This Must Change The UK government needs to scrap the marginal pricing model and adopt a fairer system that reflects the real costs of ...
@cathoderay The problem is, unless I have missed something, is he just asserts system volume 'really helps' with defrosts, which I take to mean it re...
@jamespa Multiple zones (with all that implies), buffer tanks/low loss headers, volumisers (which should be distinguished from buffer tanks as they...
Meant to add this but have been buried under piles of work. My submission: "The proposal to add the cost of an additional allowance for the Networ...
@transparent The solution is to mandate the need for rooftop solar panels, but using an inverter which doesn't permit export. The electricity sho...
I second this - pure weather compensation works extremely well on my Daikin - no cycling when it's mid-range OATs and it maintains the inside temperat...
@jamespa The article goes on to say this "However, minimum standards for energy efficiency in newly built properties under the rules will preclud...
I can't give you graphs but.... ASHP Daikin Altherma 3-6kw Heat loss? Dunno design temp by me 39º @ -3º Control mode: pure weather compensation...
Latest Posts
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RE: Commencing on an ASHP Installation Process
It is not clear to me that you have a clear idea of wha...
By Jeff , 38 minutes ago
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RE: Grant Aerona3 - Home Assistant control via Modbus
Best this I added to my system, you can really see what...
By Johnmo , 1 hour ago
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RE: Renewables & Heat Pumps in the News
I don't think there is any real consensus or buy in yet...
By Jeff , 2 hours ago
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RE: Ripped Off: How UK Homeowners Are Paying Gas Prices for Wind Energy
That's a very perceptive point, @jeff. We're all very g...
By Majordennisbloodnok , 4 hours ago
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RE: Enabling WiFi: Samsung ASHP on Smart Things App
Mine has been doing a CoP of -3.18, yes negative, combi...
By Johnmo , 24 hours ago
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RE: Battery sizing - How low can you go!
The second 6.5 kWh Growatt battery was installed today....
By ChandyKris , 1 day ago
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RE: Heat Pump Manufacturers Recommending Buffer Tanks
Thanks for that thoughtful reply. Unfortunately we g...
By JamesPa , 1 day ago
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RE: Vaillant & OVO partner up to offer Heat Pump Plus
So… I called them this morning and I’m up and running o...
By Westkent , 1 day ago
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RE: IVT Greenline high pressure switch and electrical cassette errors
Your system seems to be more modern than mine, mine was...
By abbote , 1 day ago
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RE: Advice for ground source heat pump in new build with PV and batteries
Braver person than me. No way I would go down that rout...
By Johnmo , 2 days ago
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RE: Getting the best out of a heat pump - is Homely a possible answer?
@arundalep yes I have no issue with this. The observati...
By benson , 2 days ago
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RE: Rate the quality of your heat pump design and installation
So your Halo lite should really do nothing, when connec...
By Johnmo , 2 days ago
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RE: Planning Update: 1 Metre Boundary Rule for Heat Pumps Has Been Scrapped
This is indeed welcome news. In addition the new legi...
By JamesPa , 3 days ago
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RE: Is Your 6kW Air Source Heat Pump Really a 6kW?
@johnmo I think we’ve been trudging through the same...
By SUNandAIR , 4 days ago
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RE: How To Balance Radiators & the Role of the Lockshield Valve: A Homeowner's Guide
Good luck, I hope it all works out!
By JamesPa , 5 days ago
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@johnd it's a difficult one, because we've seen instanc...
By Mars , 5 days ago
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Win a 6-panel PV courtesy of egg and Renewable Heating Hub
Our epic giveaway just went live! Want to win a 6-pan...
By Mars , 6 days ago
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RE: Yes, the "zoning with ASHP" topic again...
James, thanks again for your thoughtful and persistent ...
By HarryRea , 6 days ago
