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@roel I also have a 12kW Samsung with the same 50L volumiser, although my volumiser is fitted to the primary return rather than on the primary flow. ...
@toodles Great that Cosy is working out for you. I've not tried the Octopus Compare app, but without the benefit of batteries I find it non-trivial ...
British Gas are also offering at 14p/kWh tariff for the first year for heat pump usage: Presumably they have a separate billing meter for the ASH...
We have just had our property updated on the ECO4 scheme, so I will share our experience here for others. Firstly, there are literally dozens of com...
@toodles In your situation, with batteries, I agree that you have made the right decision - being able to lock in half price electricity at 11p in the...
@mike-h I have been running my Samsung gen 6 (12kW) in Quiet Mode for scheduled DHW cycles for exactly that reason - it limits the power of the ASHP t...
Isn't it more efficient/cheaper to heat your DHW with the ASHP with a COP of 3 (300% efficiency) than use the immersion with a COP of 1? Excess sola...
@johnmo It's a utility hallway - that photo was taken during the installation, pipework is now lagged, and I will be building a closet to house the ta...
@mike-h Yes, I was aware it's not ideal, as discussed in this article: The installers insist on a volumiser (a) to ensure the minimum volume is a...
Yes, it really is a volumiser (2 pipe tank), and it is located on the primary 28mm return to the ASHP as shown here: so is on the return for both ...
Agreed, even a 5kW battery would allow one to charge at 11p and avoid importing at 34p during the peak period, plus it gives added comfort and conveni...
I am so relieved to find this thread and discover that I am not the only person obsessed with this - Like Steve, I have no issue with looking at the d...
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RE: Should I change my cylinder when changing from a gas boiler to a heat pump.
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RE: Why don't people choose heat pumps?
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