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@Mars I've done this kind of thing - there's an easy way, and a hard way! The easy way is to buy a solar panel + battery + PIR light like the one ...
I think there's a PP subtlety - if an ashp is installed by an mcs installer, then it is PD (permitted Development). If it's diy, technically PP is ne...
@transparent Are your ELV applications generally fixed wiring? There is a fair amount of available 12V automotive plug in equipment, generally usi...
I'm guessing the pump is there to boost the flow of the water, in a low pressure DHW system? Try turning it off somehow, or turning it down, see if y...
@aceshigh I’ve heard a ‘london loop’ can prevent thermosiphoning - it’s a 30cm or so pipe down then looping back up. The down segment prevents thermo...
As others have said, I can't see a long term future for significant hydrogen pumped to homes for heating. It's so inefficient and complex to make, tr...
I would try hard to put it inside the thermal envelope of the house. They're not normally noisy, but there's always lots of pipes, valves, an immersi...
@hughf I generally buy kindle books these days, my close up eyesight isn't as good as it used to be, so I find it easier to read. I also appreciat...
@webcmg Excess elec is a financial issue, rather than a green one; it will always find a good home, you just might not get paid for it! At the m...
@webcmg I expect the heatexchanger box will already be insulated inside. If it's easy to open, take a look and pics are always good! I'm suggesti...
@webcmg I think it is fine to insulate controls, just you can't get to them so easily. It's electrical stuff that shouldn't be, as it is a heat so...
@webcmg There is a lot of stuff there, it’s a neat job. Have I understood correctly: A is a heatexchanger box, likely glycol:water, probably has a ...
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A few comments that might be helpful. As James menti...
By RobS , 3 hours ago
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RE: Heat Pump Servicing & Maintenance – Good Value or Rip-Off?
The one thing that’s clear from the comments so far is ...
By Mars , 4 hours ago
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RE: DHW temp Samsung AE120RXYDEG 12kw ASHP with Gen 6 controller
@bami I feel pretty safe then 😁. As a matter of...
By bontwoody , 5 hours ago
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RE: Setback savings - fact or fiction?
The lower the DT the higher the flow rate. The lower ...
By BobTSkutter , 8 hours ago
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RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
I have now written to OE for clarification on the algor...
By Toodles , 9 hours ago
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RE: New kitchen with no walls – will fan coil units work?
Thanks. That explains the strangely-shaped 'feet' (loo...
By IanMK13 , 11 hours ago
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RE: Heat Pump Sizing & Installation Costs
2019 180sqm timber frame 14kW 300l DHW 16 new r...
By Abernyte , 17 hours ago
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RE: Heat Pump Books For Beginners – Bodge Buster & From Zero To Heat Pump Hero
I’ve updated Bodge Buster for 2025 to empower homeowner...
By Mars , 18 hours ago
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RE: Aira Heat Pump: Stylish Scandinavian Heating
Aira, the Swedish, end to end manufacturer, system desi...
By KevinPotts , 19 hours ago
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Unfortunately for your argument the best performing Dai...
By RobS , 1 day ago
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RE: Grant ASHP not reaching target temperatures
@mikefl Thank you. I’m not sure how to do these checks ...
By Hillswick , 1 day ago
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RE: Transforming a Derbyshire Property into an Energy-Efficient Haven
@carpenterstation That's helpful, thank you. The de...
By Morgan , 1 day ago
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RE: What is the best strategy for operating a very oversized heat pump?
@jamespa Homely does address many of these issues, but ...
By Arundalep , 2 days ago
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RE: Volumisers in Heat Pump Systems: Does Placement Matter?
There is absolutely nothing wrong with buffer tanks in ...
By JamesPa , 2 days ago
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RE: Replacing knackered oil boiler with ASHP - Perthshire
@abernyte thanks tbh I was more thinking about bolsteri...
By DowallyDrifter , 2 days ago
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RE: Battery storage to run Heat Pump.
@jeff The government are quite happy for the network ...
By Lucia , 2 days ago
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RE: Adjusting 6kW Daikin's Weather Compensation Curve
@jamespa I'm grateful for your advice.
By Ubert767 , 2 days ago
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RE: Is it KISS or constant – weather compensation vs. set flow temperature?
Thanks. I've seen the video several times at the beginn...
By cliffhanger , 3 days ago
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself
@carrownisky where are you based? Would you like me con...
By Mars , 3 days ago
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RE: Baxi Air Source Heat Pump tips and tricks please
@transparent Good morning, the installer sorted our m...
By Cathyem1 , 3 days ago
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