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@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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RE: Plug and play solar. Thoughts?
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@batpred The Daikin temperature probe protrudes from th...
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RE: Air source heat pump roll call – what heat pump brand and model do you have?
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RE: Should Households Who Can Afford It Pay More for Energy to Help Those Who Can't?
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RE: Why don't people choose heat pumps?
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RE: How Can I Prove Coal Was My Main Heating Source Without Receipts?
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