Joining the Renewable Heating Hub forums is completely free and only takes a minute. By registering you’ll be able to ask questions, join discussions, follow topics you’re interested in, bookmark useful threads and receive notifications when someone replies. Non-registered members also do not have access to our AI features. When choosing your username, please note that it cannot be changed later, so we recommend avoiding brand or product names. Before registering, please take a moment to read the Forum Rules & Terms of Use so we can keep the community helpful, respectful and informative for everyone. Thanks for joining!
Last seen: Jan 16, 2026
@editor apart from the question of noise, as the argument is that propane is heavier than air, I see no reason not to have the heat pump under a windo...
My view in this is to weigh the risk to the reward. There’s no actual regulation I know of that limits siting of R290 plant. But, and this is the...
@adamk Tesla is a great option, it’s also one we install a lot of. Again, not perfect as there are limitations in scalability and control can be ve...
It’s a really simple answer, GivEnergy. Installers and the market place got really used to the bargain that was GivEnergy. It’s all gone a bit...
ok. So for most heat pump clients we recommend a minimum of 20kWh in combination with either a single long low tariff or one with multiple low rate...
It would be good to understand what you are trying to achieve. By that I mean, what are the off grid loads in kW, estimated run time required in isla...
@heat-pump-newbie It’s not a requirement in the handover pack but it should definitely be available if requested
This is determined by a wind load calculation. the calculation will tell you the total uplift in Nm. The manufacturer will have a specification ...
from that description it would seem to be badly terminated or failing connection at the MCB. It’s relatively simple to sort out, replace MCB, trim ca...
Hi I install these batteries as well as having a system with two 9.5kWh packs. there is an ongoing issue with SOC drop off and I expect this is c...
You can check the ENA database and it will tell you what the max demand is as well as if it is connect and notify or not. easiest solution is to s...
@heat-pump-newbie I would want it properly checked out. If there is a refrigerant leak it’s rarely a good thing. You could be very lucky and it’s al...
- 26 Forums
- 2,590 Topics
- 60.3 K Posts
- 277 Online
- 6,922 Members
Join Us!
Worth Watching
Latest Posts
-
RE: Octopus Cosy Heat Pump Owners & Discussion Thread
Hush mode now released. I've not tried it yet. Should b...
By swwils , 1 hour ago
-
RE: Air-to-air heat pumps - best models and installers
Are you creating a whole new category for A2A?
By ASHP-BOBBA , 1 hour ago
-
RE: A2A vs A2W: Which Heat Pump Would You Pick?
There isn’t as far as I know, @djh, but you’re welcome ...
By Majordennisbloodnok , 14 hours ago
-
RE: Can anyone explain the following behaviour with a Grant Aerona 3 R30 / Smart Controller?
Final Update. Yesterday, I was going through the moti...
By Unsure , 15 hours ago
-
RE: How much can an east/west solar solar system be oversized?
Best performance occurs with PV string near inverter no...
By bobflux , 15 hours ago
-
RE: Forum updates, announcements & issues
Thank you Mars for all your dedication to improvements;...
By Toodles , 18 hours ago
-
RE: Who do I complain to about a poor ECO4 installation, can anyone advise?
Take it one step at a time. If you can get the dhw and...
By JamesPa , 1 day ago
-
RE: Selling 2 x Kensa Shoebox 7kw GSHP (New)
Hi Jain, we’ve got an ashp so I’m afraid we won’t be yo...
By Judith , 1 day ago
-
No buffer or low loss header Grant controller in sens...
By JamesPa , 1 day ago
-
RE: Are We Sleepwalking Into Another Race to the Bottom?
That's an amazing job to get all that in there! A truly...
By Batpred , 2 days ago
-
RE: Anyone concerned about GivEnergy?
Thanks for your advice - I'll keep trying with the inst...
By JohnDwyer , 2 days ago
-
RE: Plug and play solar. Thoughts?
I am also yet to find a case where an installation that...
By Batpred , 2 days ago
-
RE: British Gas vs Octopus Energy vs Heat Geek vs EDF vs Aira vs OVO vs EON.Next vs Boxt
This is what I got from OVO. At least it was quick.. ...
By Batpred , 2 days ago
-
RE: IVT greenline HT Plus E - Circulation Pump Constantly On
Welcome to the forums. Irrespective of which brand yo...
By Mars , 2 days ago
-
RE: 7.5kW Heat Loss, But Quoted a 10kW Midea. No Re-Pipe, No Buffer Tank. Does This Add Up?
Oh, how I love these old scientists!I'm in with your 5 ...
By LeJamaisContent , 2 days ago
-
RE: Jokes and fun posts about heat pumps and renewables
@jamespa Someone who is not easily phased I suppose.
By Toodles , 3 days ago
-
@downfield Once OE had removed our gas meter and capped...
By Toodles , 3 days ago
-
Living with a Low Loss Header (Or Measure For Measure, it’s All About the Pump)
I know, low loss headers (LLHs) aren’t necessarily ‘low...
By Toodles , 3 days ago
-
RE: What is the main ‘dictator’ of Agile’s unit price?
After seeing umpteen negative price slots again today, ...
By ChandyKris , 3 days ago
-
RE: The Reality Behind a Failed Heat Pump Installation – and an IWA Insurance Rejection
@ian-w Getting back to the problem in hand, what do yo...
By JamesPa , 3 days ago
-
RE: Solar Power Output – Let’s Compare Generation Figures
@papahuhu Generally, I leave Homely to take care of mat...
By Toodles , 4 days ago
-
@judith, glad you found the story interesting. On eff...
By Mars , 4 days ago


