Last seen: Oct 12, 2025
I think this is a good point. We have a massively oversized heat pump (12kW ASHP for a heat loss closer to 4kW), but we have large radiators that al...
@grahamh-uk You can switch tariffs with Octopus instantly - I've switched back and fore a couple times between Cosy and Agile, and the switch is insta...
My heat loss survey came back at 7.4kW We keep our house a little cooler than design temp, at around 19-20C, and 18C overnight. On the coldest day l...
@grahamh-uk Yes, I have the same Samsung controller panel as you. I take photos of the use and generation numbers daily, simply so I can then add th...
I thought I'd share my story/journey and experiences here (not sure if it's the best location, but much is relevant to this topic). I have an existi...
@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...
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@agentgeorge Back to the Future with the flux capacitor...
By GrahamF , 7 hours ago
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RE: Heat loss calculations and how they work in conjunction with heat pump sizing
@jamespa unfortunately, I don't think heat loss calcula...
By GrahamF , 7 hours ago
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RE: Renewables & Heat Pumps in the News
I am not sure if many people would be running aircon or...
By Batpred , 9 hours ago
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RE: What crazy nonsense are inverter limits and why are they imposed?
That will be producing significant losses due to phase ...
By Transparent , 9 hours ago
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RE: Isolating the system for a planned power cut
When I said we'd need to know more about the RCD, MCB a...
By Transparent , 10 hours ago
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RE: Radiator sizing for heat pump installation by British Gas - are these correct?
With the frvs, I assume looking at the blurb, they just...
By Bash , 12 hours ago
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Which tells us something (including possibly everything...
By cathodeRay , 12 hours ago
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RE: Flexi-Orb Heat Pump Scheme Update: Progress, Pilots and Why This Matters for Homeowners
Thanks for sharing. Sounds promising, ISO are indepe...
By Batpred , 16 hours ago
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RE: Specifying batteries, pv solar etc using ChatGPT
I have been positively surprised when I asked it to spe...
By Batpred , 16 hours ago
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Thank you. That simultaneously answers my question abou...
By Transparent , 20 hours ago
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RE: Heating Turned Off but Radiators Still Warm
What do you mean by 'turned off' exactly. Same questio...
By JamesPa , 21 hours ago
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RE: Low Flow Rate Error - 8 kW Ideal Logic ASHP - Help!
@wh0am3ye - OK, starting to make sense, but it does mea...
By cathodeRay , 21 hours ago
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@editor fortunately we have a boiling water tap in the ...
By bontwoody , 1 day ago
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RE: Heat Pump Installers: Competence, Illusion and the Hard Truth Homeowners Must Face
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