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Last seen: Aug 5, 2026
@mike-patrick fo you use ChatGPT? Could be worth a conversation!! Upload your current epc as well as details of previous works and heat pump etc. Plus...
@mike-patrick interesting! Funnily enough we've just arranged a new EPC even though current one was done 5 years ago. Both for my property and one b...
On the subject of setbacks.... every situation is likely to be different according to factors including: Insulation levels/heat loss Daytime requ...
A few random thoughts: 1. Solar will mostly be produced in summer ... least when most needed. So should be seen as valuable resource for income but ...
@editor yep... pipe size is more of concern maybe? Insulation can certainly be improved!
@editor I'll try and keep a little faith... A few rough edges but nothing major
@allyfish hopefully not to rodent taste too 😬 What make is the insulation?
Does your heat pump have a Silent/Quiet mode? Some heat pumps have that for running at night etc. Just wondering if it reduces hum in that mode? Afa...
Just a thought... can you check flow rates? If the flow rates are higher than necessary it can cause significant noise & vibration. We had that...
@downfield I tend to agree. We have 2 heat pumps (my house and son) and having complete lack of faith in what would be done in a service have done n...
I leave my heat pump on and let WC decide - with some easy adjustments. Depends on setup what works for you. I can temporarily adjust WC curve easil...
@toodles I guess it all comes down to import averages. Which is going to be impacted by ToU tariff, time-shifting usage etc. In my case I'm importin...
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RE: Volumisers in Heat Pump Systems: Does Placement Matter?
Volumisers are normally plumbed so that they are in the...
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@toodles possibly. The £9k labour charge for 4-5 days w...
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RE: Plug and play solar. Thoughts?
My thought is simple. Bring it on and bring on plug in...
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RE: Heat Geek mini store vs pump size
Yes I agree, that’s why Heat Geek have most likely sele...
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RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
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@tomtheheatingengineer, thank you, and welcome to the f...
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RE: HeatGeek vs Octopus surveys: puzzling disparity - any ideas why?
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RE: Do I add Air Con or MVHR to existing A2W ASHP?
There is scope for product development here. I for one...
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RE: Is the "divide by 2900" rule still valid?
Really flow rate is a pipework limitation not a water p...
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RE: The good, the bad and the not that great – my heat pump installation
@burtis, I’ve followed this thread pretty much from the...
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RE: Starting Our Heat Pump Journey: 1962 build 3 bed detached house
First time poster here but I can share my experience as...
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RE: Is it the house or the equipment?
...which, I've found out, is pretty much impossible to ...
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