Last seen: May 20, 2025
@grahamh-uk thanks for the update. I had considered adding the WiFi module but didn't due to the cost. Like you, I collect the energy used and generat...
Indeed it does. Brilliant, thanks @jamespa
@editor Do you know what the current regulations are for Wales, and if these are also being updated? I'm keen to have our ASHP moved as soon as the...
Thank you - I await your update 😀 Our average import rate on Agile for April was 15.4p. The first half of the month saw no heating, with a ...
Yes, you'll need two conduits, for flow and return pipes, separated by a couple inches I would think. Yes, you'll also need a conduit for electrical...
@toodles thanks for the analysis. I'll be really interested to hear how well Octopus manage the charging and discharging of the battery once things se...
@toodles Thank you for sharing that. I note you have a small amount of consumption at peak rate (7.1kWh). Were you expecting that, or is that Octopus...
@chandykris Yes, if you are able to last the day on solar/battery then Go is going to work out better than Cosy. Obviously the trick is timing the swi...
That's largely where I am, with a 12kW Samsung unit and on our coldest day last January with produced 96kWh of heat, so an implied heat loss of ~4kW. ...
Right, got you.
@transparent I have an Emlite ECA2 MID-approved meter fitted which records solar generation (available for around £40). The meter records slightly hig...
Agree with the above. Without knowing what the modulation curve of any given heat pump/compressor looks like, about all we can do is assume the manufa...
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Air Changes per Hour - ACH and the MCS requirement
I am falling foul of the MCS "requirement" for their BU...
By MatWin , 16 minutes ago
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RE: Nibe F2040 periodic warm water increase fails
I think the NIBE uses both the ASHP and the element to ...
By ASHP-BOBBA , 27 minutes ago
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RE: Commencing on an ASHP Installation Process
It varies by room, but the conservatory is assumed at 2...
By Sheriff Fatman , 1 hour ago
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RE: Enabling WiFi: Samsung ASHP on Smart Things App
@grahamh-uk thanks for the update. I had considered add...
By Old_Scientist , 12 hours ago
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RE: Antifreeze top up for my heat pump - is this a rip off?
@editor @sallyl As Mars said, there are 2 different typ...
By Brendon Uys , 16 hours ago
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RE: Renewables & Heat Pumps in the News
Here on the Forum we're going to need to be increasingl...
By Transparent , 20 hours ago
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What I Wish I Knew Before Installing a Heat Pump
I’m putting together the next Homeowners Q&A episod...
By Mars , 22 hours ago
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RE: Load Compensation and Weather Compensation
@jamespa anytime. you would not believe how many times ...
By ASHP-BOBBA , 22 hours ago
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RE: Planning Update: 1 Metre Boundary Rule for Heat Pumps Has Been Scrapped
In Scotland they still follow the MCS rules, so the noi...
By Johnmo , 24 hours ago
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RE: Getting the best out of a heat pump - is Homely a possible answer?
@johnmo and @benson Thanks! I was aware there was a p...
By MarcT , 1 day ago
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RE: Is your heat pump insured?
My insurer just asks the question: "Is your home heated...
By AndrewJ , 2 days ago
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RE: Vaillant & OVO partner up to offer Heat Pump Plus
Slippery slope starting
By Johnmo , 2 days ago
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself
@cathoderay Ah yes, that’s the name! The Heat Pimp, It’...
By Toodles , 2 days ago
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RE: Jokes and fun posts about heat pumps and renewables
@editor Oh come on…. it’ll only take him 10 or 15 minut...
By Toodles , 3 days ago
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By the way, I also think our industry need to get on bo...
By ASHP-BOBBA , 4 days ago
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RE: Ripped Off: How UK Homeowners Are Paying Gas Prices for Wind Energy
That's a curious conclusion with which I am struggling,...
By JamesPa , 4 days ago
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RE: Rate the quality of your heat pump design and installation
Cool sounds good
By Johnmo , 4 days ago
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RE: Grant Aerona3 - Home Assistant control via Modbus
That's interesting, @grantmethestrength. I'm a little s...
By Majordennisbloodnok , 5 days ago
