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@judith I think you are right. My installer set it to come on at 5am for an hour. I assumed it would reach the set point and stop. I can't find (ye...
@wreckguru As Mars suggests, an article would be superb! Thank you so much. There's an interesting comment by @JamesPa about data just appeared in the...
Big up @heacol for the bicycle pump explanation in the latest 'Can Heat Pumps Work in the Cold Q&A' video. 😁
@toodles Green energy these days or nearly green... 😁
It's probably still there but needs recovering? I know nothing about Vaillants but maybe someone else can help?
I'm just starting an experimental week with setbacks but I don't have the monitoring capabilities nor do I have a night time tariff. I'm on Octopus Tr...
@wreckguru I had my Cosy6 installed before the YouTuber (couple of weeks). It was cheaper than the Combi boiler quote too. Fab! We have ca...
@editor I have never had home emergency cover. I am shoe-string productions here. But I doubt Home Emergency covers repairs, without a written referen...
I'm just about to renew my policy so when I find a new one I'll check. I don't recall any Buildings policy actually asking about my heating system.
@cathoderay Aesthetics are important. A K2 radiator just about manages to look in proportion most of the time, while K3s definitely look boxy, espe...
@tomasmcguiness Heating needs to go on when it's 12 or less outside. My gas boiler can keep the house warm with a 30 ish flow when it's that temp ou...
@majordennisbloodnok In essence, I don't like big businesses, I do like how Octopus treat me but I recognise Octopus is a big business. That create...
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And here's a follow up article on the same subject that...
By Mars , 9 minutes ago
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RE: Grant Aerona3 - Home Assistant control via Modbus
@jamespa There is a lag in response no matter which ...
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RE: Discharging battery to grid whilst charging EV
I'm going to qualify what I say right at the start by s...
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RE: Renewables & Heat Pumps in the News
@johnmo Ours is powered from solar energy (with grid ba...
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I'm curious who you think are the reluctant ears. Cert...
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RE: Commencing on an ASHP Installation Process
If that is the case then I would add to my earlier post...
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RE: Battery sizing - How low can you go!
The second 6.5 kWh Growatt battery was installed today....
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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...
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Your system seems to be more modern than mine, mine was...
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Braver person than me. No way I would go down that rout...
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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 , 3 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...
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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...
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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!
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