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@old_scientist "Therefore, a heat pump with a COP of 4 (easily achievable this time of year)".................. Whaaat! I struggle to get anywhere ...
Would be interested to know what has brought this about. 🤔 😆
@old_scientist I have switched to solar and a heat pump, but retain an oil-fired AGA. "I wonder if prices will be as quick to drop at the back en...
@editor Yes, but.............. we now wait for the overspend to be refunded to confirm that is what has actually been returned.
Allow me to chip in here. Before the Iran strikes kicked off, we decided to top up our oil tank (we have an oil-fired AGA). We ordered and paid for 1...
I'm looking for a cap to replace the TRV. Whilst all of mine downstairs are fully open, I'm given to understand that there is still pressure on the va...
@transparent Shame that understanding the answer isn't as easy as you find it to explain 🤣
@davidalgarve I should have made it clear that my COP is NOT down since using Havenwise with Shelly sensor. It's much the same as prior when on pure W...
@davidalgarve I dream of that sort of COP. I have a Mitsubishi 11.2kw ASHP (currently managed by Havenwise (still in trial period) ) and only achieve ...
@editor It is indeed for servicing. My current service agent and installer is from Newark, Nottingham. I should also have mentioned that mine is an A...
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