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Not necessarily. Some more expensive batteries (e.g, GivEnergy, Tesla) also give access to more lucrative tariffs (Intelligent Octopus Flux), so one c...
We have solar, batteries and ASHP. We use seasonal tariffs. In the summer We use Intelligent Octopus Flux (we generate more than we consume, thus ar...
Following this discussion with much interest. We operate a set back, as much by necessity of having an over-sized heat pump, but also due to my Scro...
Thank you @transparent I see the closing date for the survey is Nov 20th, so I will think about your comments and how best I can draft a submission,...
@bontwoody I couldn't see from the graph, but what temp do you heat the DHW to, and how hot does it get to in 30mins? Is it just not able to heat to...
and we have some of the strongest tidal flows anywhere on the globe.
I cannot understand why heat pumps (and solar/battery) are not mandated for all new build properties in the UK. I know the government are unlikely to ...
This looks OK. Overall you have roughly the right amount of heat going into each floor. What is the design temps for the bedrooms? Is it already low...
I'm not familiar with Hive thermostats/controllers, but as @jamespa says, not all external thermostats work well with heat pumps. Mine has 3 different...
I would second this. It's great if you can balance radiator output exactly to the design heat loss for the room, but I wouldn't get too hung up about ...
And therein lies the dilemma. Investing in net zero is expensive. Not investing in net zero may be more expensive in the long run. Who knows, although...
Is that because it's putting out more heat than the property requires at this time of year? ASHPs can only modulate their output so low (typically to ...
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RE: Anyone concerned about GivEnergy?
Hmm...I really need to think this through. Another pote...
By KevH , 2 hours ago
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This is an interesting post and a breakdown analysis of...
By Escapist , 5 hours 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 , 9 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...
By Majordennisbloodnok , 9 hours ago
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RE: Rural burning – I've had enough
@transparent, environmental protection emailed earlier ...
By Mars , 10 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...
By Papahuhu , 13 hours ago
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Good points @etchedpixels And it occurred to me that...
By springswood , 13 hours ago
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Take a look at this link of what I did to encapsulate a...
By ASHP-BOBBA , 14 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 , 15 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 , 15 hours ago
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RE: Outdoor Battery Solutions?
We are on the same tariff, on 3.5p/kwh. So until early ...
By Batpred , 1 day 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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