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Posted by: @e-a-west Ideally I would prefer a complete package, ASHP, PV, battery etc, so that they all align. It might be worth taking a look...
@etchedpixels makes a very good point about the rural location and long cable runs likely driving a 16A limitation; I'd missed that. If the DNO also w...
@e-a-west Given that your new build is 144 sqm and that you might end up at about +33% worse than Passivhaus standards for heat loss, then that is jus...
our aim is to be near Passivhaus standards without the certification. Passivhaus standards are 15kWh/sq m/year of heating demand. Let's assume t...
Interestingly we had an internet outage about a month ago. A wiring fault in our phone line took out our internet connection for a week before someone...
Posted by: @singlespeed With 9 years repairing windows and doors, I think the idea that replacing old double glazed windows is always the best solu...
@susannasaunders We have gone down the hybrid route a somewhat different way. Having become fed up with multiple nights of poor sleep due to high te...
@seaviews As well as loft insulation, there are other aspects of retro-fit insulation that can make a substantial difference to the heat loss of yo...
@seaviews I cannot emphasize enough that there is a right order to do things here, which is to retrofit insulation upgrades first, and only once th...
Posted by: @seaviews The house has double-glazed windows (installed in 1990), but there is virtually no insulation on the upper floor or in the att...
@editor I seem to have got myself into a bit of trouble on LinkedIn with Octopus’s TJ Root for questioning the Cosy 12’s inclusion in TIME’s Best...
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RE: New Build 3 Phase or 1Phase
Not so. 1: It's now the case that the Service Fuse wi...
By Transparent , 6 hours ago
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RE: How will removing the standing charge on gas bills benefit heat pumps?
I think it has an enormous impact on air/air users. The...
By EtchedPixels , 14 hours ago
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@editor Ouch, sorry to re start the tick. I had assume...
By DavidB , 1 day ago
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself
@e-a-west as the good Major said, welcome to the forums...
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RE: How much of your renewable and home setup would still work if the internet went down?
Yes I actually have a copy of a tool that whenever a ce...
By EtchedPixels , 2 days ago
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RE: Indevolt Batteries UK Support & Info Thread
@editor Hi, To resolve this, please tap on the A...
By Indevolt Tech , 2 days ago
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RE: Double or Triple Glazed Windows?
Posted by: @singlespeed With 9 years repairing windo...
By Rob of York , 3 days ago
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@transparent we’re still running a secure version of PH...
By Mars , 3 days ago
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RE: How quickly would you want/expect heat recovery to take from setback?
Much longer than that here. The heating isn't even on. ...
By bobflux , 3 days ago
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RE: Passiv Smart Thermostat - Help & Forum Support
Obviously the weather is changeable but there's a defin...
By Singlespeed , 3 days ago
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RE: The Changing Jet Stream Could Challenge UK Air Source Heat Pumps
@rob-of-york I must admit that when we had a Daikin hea...
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RE: Forum updates, announcements & issues
Get the Renewable Heating Hub heads-up on WhatsApp. I...
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RE: Safety study for plug in batteries out to tender - looks like Q3 2027 at best before legal
@editor I pointed out to the one of the Fuse execs that...
By dansus , 4 days ago
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RE: 15kw pump for 225m2 1990's house - over kill?
@seaviews As well as loft insulation, there are othe...
By Rob of York , 4 days ago
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