Last seen: Aug 12, 2025
You will only heat the full 300L from Stone Cold. Thereafter, you will be topping up and heating what you use. If the DHW tank is well insulated, I wo...
@hcas and @editor I have just watched the above video which makes me lean more and more toward going the Havenwise route. I do wonder though, as w...
@anca1808 It's a shame to say it but if I were in your position under your circumstances I would snap his arm off for the gas boiler option.
@m1kegibson This will show you how to check and adjust DHW settings. He waffles a bit to about half way through then gets to the important bit so ...
Having made some enquiries locally I have found a company that will service my ASHP for £135 (inc VAT). They get excellent reviews as a company so I w...
Oh deep joy 🙄
Things do seem to be quite a bit quicker today.
@editor I use Safari on iPad but Firefox on the desktop PC. WiFi on iPad, Ethernet on PC. This site has always been slow for me, but getting wors...
@editor I mentioned this some time ago, but it is still apparent and indeed seems to be getting worse. Opening and navigating the site is painfully...
@sheriff-fatman Good post. I am also considering Havenwise for the same reasons as you, although without the EV.
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