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That's interesting: I expected it to be the LSOA check which would prevent me moving up through the cracks (neighbouring village has mains gas, but ou...
It's possible that the AA program ignores low values as "broken" and starts its learning with a default value of 45 instead. We just don't know what's...
Only if you want to force it off, and I'm not sure whether it's better to do that or set the FTC to stop for heating, or set a summer schedule on the ...
I think the 8.5kW ecodan minimum output is actually nearer 3kW not 2, but I don't have the data book handy. My insulation and installation is detec...
@cathoderay several heat pump interfaces speak MQTT or echonetlite which are fairly easy to connect to. I know HA can control MQTT devices and I'd be ...
As I understand it, there are two types (SMETS1 no longer installed, SMETS2 now) but many makes and models and there seems little pattern to what you ...
Anyway, I suspect it depends on the space in the cupboard. Our meter cupboard is a standard size (I suspect an off-the-shelf design) but restricted cl...
I'm sure it is, but I decided I like what's left of my hair, so I abandoned Home Assistant and used Domoticz instead. It's not as flash and doesn't ha...
I agree that the gas-electricity link should be broken, but ASHPs are also useful for people without mains gas service. The six-figure installation co...
Only got a few pence for the 30th and 13th, for various reasons. There's another saving hour this evening from 17:30, if you can opt in.
@chickenbig I don't know. Would you like me to ask on their forum for you?
Nothing there to stop companies requiring it for access to their commercial schemes?
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RE: Switch suitable to change between two inverter CT's
@bobflux thanks, this is the CT I got recommended for m...
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RE: HeatGeek vs Octopus surveys: puzzling disparity - any ideas why?
@batpred They offered both, I went with Pro. As an amat...
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RE: To re-pipe or not to re-pipe? Moving from oil boiler to air source heat pump.
@penval, really useful update. After all the discussion...
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RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
@papahuhu I prefer to look at it simplistically. We d...
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RE: How Accurate Is My DIY Heat Loss Calculation?
D'oh - of course. I shouldn't post before my brain is f...
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RE: Questions about A2A for heating as well as cooling
@rob-of-york I would concur with the underfloor insulat...
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RE: New Vaillant Arotherm controls link to existing thermostats ; wired vs wireless
Nothing attached! I have rads but UFH makes the case ...
By JamesPa , 3 days ago
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RE: Cooling with air to water heat pumps
Passive cooling should always be the first call. Keep ...
By JamesPa , 3 days ago
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RE: Do I add Air Con or MVHR to existing A2W ASHP?
@rob-of-york Thank you, I’m thinking along these same l...
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@Mars Good questions! The downstairs unit did the maj...
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RE: Volumisers in Heat Pump Systems: Does Placement Matter?
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RE: Heat Geek mini store vs pump size
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