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There shouldn’t be a problem using an inverter rated higher than your panel output. Maybe there will be a small efficiency loss at the low end (grey d...
One thing I fixed was my dozy installer had screwed the copper pipes from the ASHP to the loft joists with regular brass pipe clips. (Flexi tails outs...
@jimbo69 As a follow up to my post above, I solved the other cause of my noise. The installer fitted my system with a Honeywell Lyriq on-off controlle...
It is possible to install a thermistor (10K, beta=3435, 1%) in the DHW cylinder so the tank temperature can be read by the ASHP. However this doesn'...
API keys are like passwords, but used by computers. They allow access to private resources and data like passwords do, although API keys are often sho...
It turns out Octopus have an API for reading the times of future (and past) 'saving sessions', as well as the points you've earned. I hacked up a qui...
NRM Plumbing and Heating (St Neots, Cambs), £120+VAT. According to the invoice, checked the filters, glycol mix, outdoor unit. I didn't ask for a lis...
If I were buying a place with tech I wasn't familiar with, I'd probably look for an expert to do an inspection. Surveyors are common for structural i...
@FJJ Over the last few weeks I've commissioned a switch from an external Honeywell Lyric controller to using the ASHP's own controller. I need to wri...
If your towel rail has an electric heating element, one solution is to fit a boost timer on it. For example this one should be a drop-in replacement ...
Just an addition on the subject of sourcing your own cells: a lot of the cells on offer on the likes of Aliexpress are some variation on factory rejec...
One solution to that is multiple batteries and multiple inverters: dual ME3000SP each feeding its own stack of batteries. Then they can operate in par...
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RE: Newbie out of her depth – Samsung AE120RXYDEG 12kW heat pump
It's INSANE how wrong they have the sizing (and even sh...
By BAMi , 47 minutes ago
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RE: Towel rails. An unexpected final hurdle. Resolved
@jamespa Solved thanks to your help. I found a ladder t...
By Davesoa , 47 minutes ago
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RE: Heat Pump Sizing & Installation Costs
Perhaps useful to have installed date too? To get conte...
By Tim441 , 2 hours ago
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RE: What is the best strategy for operating a very oversized heat pump?
Something else... that works for some people... LG ha...
By Tim441 , 2 hours ago
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RE: Setback savings - fact or fiction?
@cathoderay I see you are continuing to misquote from t...
By SUNandAIR , 3 hours ago
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RE: Samsung Gen 7 R290 12kW is not behaving how I expected
So I turned my thermostats down last night And w...
By Joshua , 4 hours ago
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RE: SolarPV tables / online calculator
I'd be interested what others find whilst using that we...
By Majordennisbloodnok , 4 hours ago
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Volumisers in Heat Pump Systems: Does Placement Matter?
The debate over buffer tanks in heat pump systems has b...
By Mars , 5 hours ago
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RE: F.788 Building circuit pump reports internal fault - Vaillant Arotherm
Guess I have to wait for engineer visit. I really hope ...
By jeegnesh , 16 hours ago
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RE: Act now to defer the UK road tax increase on EVs
@majordennisbloodnok Damn right sir. my attempt at iron...
By Jancold , 19 hours ago
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RE: ASHP and heating issues in new build house
That’s good gives you more capacity. It made me think, ...
By Terry1812 , 20 hours ago
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RE: Seewet manhole cover within r290 exclusion zone
Thanks! I asked Vaillant, and they say I should be fi...
By dbrb2 , 22 hours ago
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Looking for the Grant Aerona 3 setting to turn off completely at 20 OAT
I'm running my Aerona 3 on WC and the 'warm end of that...
By damonc , 23 hours ago
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RE: Do I just go with the lowest quote for my heat pump?
So after signing in Sept in two weeks the install may s...
By Jancold , 1 day ago
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RE: Victorian Semi Retrofit / Extension ASHP and UFH Advice
When you are renovating is always a good time, as it ma...
By JamesPa , 1 day ago
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RE: Just one room not reaching desired temperature
Looks like this issue is now resolved. Aira installed a...
By ChandyKris , 1 day ago
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There have been several people on the OpenEnergyMonitor...
By RobS , 2 days ago
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself
Good point @jamespa But that probably strengthens @ch...
By Transparent , 2 days ago
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RE: Visit a Heat Pump sessions.
Congratulations @toodles, that's a fantastic result. We...
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Heat Pump Sizing & Installation Costs
By Mars 4 hours ago
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Volumisers in Heat Pump Systems: Does Placement Matter?
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SolarPV tables / online calculator
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Samsung Gen 7 R290 12kW is not behaving how I expected
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