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When brazing copper refrigerant pipes, nitrogen is passed through the pipe to prevent oxidation (contamination) of the inside of the pipe, if I unders...
@transparent @timminthepeaks>>This speaks volumes about our different perception of the Local Planning Authority!Can't resist a comment. We did...
I'm guessing that is the temp at the location of the FTC controller. Mine is in an "airing cupboard" with the pre-plumbed tank etc and when the door ...
Incidentally, it seems odd to have the towel rails tee'd off the heating flow. Our flow temp (UFH) is never higher than 40C and often not even at blo...
Where are you getting the numbers from? I have about the same, based on the "Energy Delivered" reported by the FTC6 controller. However the total en...
We are never aware of the 11kW Ecodan when we are inside, or out for that matter. My neighbour's house is 6 metres from it, and he hasn't remarked on...
@saecula-saeculorum Have you considered MVHR? Assuming you haven't done the ceilings yet, it shouldn't be expensive in the context of a 'new' build. ...
We installed a multi-fuel stove in our new build, although we do not intend to use "coal", only wood.However there does seem to be a growing (no pun i...
I don't think you need worry in the short term about having water heating on auto if you want to experiment, although the cumulative cost is worth con...
I don't know why they have populated that with 50 for heating. It certainly doesn't need to be at 50 and it isn't. Yes it derives flow temp from t...
Coincidentally ours was commissioned mid-Feb, and we ran it at 16-18C until we moved in early April. Not strictly comparable as ours is new build, bu...
I have 3 electric meters - the main one obviously which I get billed from, one on the heat pump supply which is located by the consumer unit, and one ...
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RE: Flow rate discrepancy between ASHP and manifold
That's useful thanks, I hadn't seen that table before. ...
By AshRolls , 8 minutes ago
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In principle I agree, @johnmo, but with provisos. The...
By Majordennisbloodnok , 3 hours ago
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RE: Heat pump installation and BUS Grant timings
@jamespa Thats how I understood it too. 🙂
By ASHP-BOBBA , 6 hours ago
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RE: Radiators downstairs are cooler at the bottom after ASHP install
Hello Melon, I will give this a go for you as no one ha...
By ASHP-BOBBA , 6 hours ago
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RE: Antifreeze top up for my heat pump - is this a rip off?
@sallyl That sounds about right if they are re-filling ...
By Brendon Uys , 6 hours ago
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RE: What’s the modern take on advised types of insulation?
The former Energy Secretary claims his 1930s house is “...
By Mars , 10 hours ago
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RE: Enabling WiFi: Samsung ASHP on Smart Things App
I would switch it off and see if anyone noticed. We use...
By Johnmo , 22 hours ago
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I wouldn't be so sure about that. Heat pump designers ...
By JamesPa , 1 day ago
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RE: Jokes and fun posts about heat pumps and renewables
@toodles they're a rowdy bunch!
By Mars , 1 day ago
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RE: Getting the best out of a heat pump - is Homely a possible answer?
Actually I might try just turning it off and on again…....
By benson , 2 days ago
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RE: Home energy storage & battery register
@jamespa To a certain extent, by exporting to the grid ...
By Toodles , 2 days ago
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RE: Forum updates, announcements & issues
@editor Fairy Nuff Mars, I doubt that my ramblings woul...
By Toodles , 3 days ago
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RE: Confusion about heat pump sizing
We’ve published a deep dive into heat pump sizing, and ...
By Mars , 3 days ago
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We’ve published a deep dive into heat pump sizing, and ...
By Mars , 3 days ago
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RE: Kensa GSHP finally installed - now to start the optimisation process
Just had a quick scan of the manual and should be weath...
By Johnmo , 4 days ago
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RE: Potentially more choice including air to air heat pump grants
Hi all, I agree, the consultation documents are alway...
By madbilly , 4 days ago
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RE: Commencing on an ASHP Installation Process
I think those are pretty much the standard figures that...
By JamesPa , 4 days ago
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RE: Load Compensation and Weather Compensation
I think that maybe what the adia thermal system does, b...
By JamesPa , 4 days ago
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RE: Nibe F2040 periodic warm water increase fails
@tribol here's an official reply from NIBE on your case...
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