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There is simply not enough solar on the grid to meet demand, even when it's very sunny, so solar alone is not enough to shift the price. Google tell...
What app? By default my Samsung has no connectivity so there is no remote (app-based) control. That said, one can add an optional wireless module ...
@chandykris thanks. I was trying to establish if Octopus are required to notify in advance of changing rates, but it appears from what I can find on O...
That's stupidly cheap off peak, and will halve your motoring costs. Hard to imagine given what's happening and the current costs of electricity (I kno...
One can only hope. We were in that position back when Putin invaded Ukraine, but I fear that as long as bills just continue rising, many a person ma...
Why? Factor in 85% efficiency for that oil boiler and you're looking at more like 14p/kWh. Therefore, a heat pump with a COP of 4 (easily achievab...
Unfortunately this tale of woe perfectly illustrates why removing the link to gas prices in the UK system won't result in cheaper electricity prices a...
Same here - I record the price of oil on the 1st of each month in my spreadsheet and work out what my break even price for electricity would be given ...
All very reasonable. During 2 winter's of usage, I only recall 1 defrost cycle occurring during the DHW cycle, probably a result of always trying to r...
@jamespa Sorry, I've checked and am unable to find a system schematic showing a volumiser in any of my Samsung documentation (I thought it did). The...
Whilst I generally agree with the above, it can be manufacturer specific. For example, my Samsung heat pump will take heat from whichever cycle is a...
@morgan A friend of ours told us they placed an order with Boiler Juice just before the conflict and Boiler Juice cancelled the order a couple days la...
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This is an interesting post and a breakdown analysis of...
By Escapist , 11 minutes ago
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RE: A2A vs A2W: Which Heat Pump Would You Pick?
I tend to have a problem with absolutes, @deltona. Ye...
By Majordennisbloodnok , 4 hours ago
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RE: Home automation and the cloud; is there a better way?
I totally agree, @wully, with your point about cloud/lo...
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RE: Rural burning – I've had enough
@transparent, environmental protection emailed earlier ...
By Mars , 6 hours ago
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RE: Cooling with with air to water heat pumps
@etchedpixels A few warmish days or a bit of snow an...
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Good points @etchedpixels And it occurred to me that...
By springswood , 9 hours ago
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Take a look at this link of what I did to encapsulate a...
By ASHP-BOBBA , 9 hours ago
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RE: Help me keep the faith with my air source heat pump installation
Thanks and noted. I dont see Vaillant doing a general ...
By JamesPa , 10 hours ago
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RE: Solar Power Output – Let’s Compare Generation Figures
Greetings my fellow heatwave sufferers! Over here, we n...
By MK4 , 10 hours ago
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RE: Outdoor Battery Solutions?
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By Batpred , 24 hours ago
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RE: Solar Yield vs Temperature.
@old_scientist Fair enough, that may be similar to t...
By Batpred , 1 day ago
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RE: Lower electric tariffs for heat pump users
I suspect that would not be a difficult decision, if I ...
By Batpred , 1 day ago
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RE: Vehicle-to-Home with a Heat Pump: Is the Technology Ready and Which EV Should I Buy?
Absolutely. We are going through another period when ou...
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I am frequently annoyed to see that my Growatt inverter...
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