Last seen: Oct 11, 2025
@mike-patrick I think at the time of your EPC the heat pump would have come out badly - but things have changed since then. So maybe less a case of b...
@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...
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