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Tim441

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Joined: Nov 1, 2022
Last seen: Oct 26, 2025

Topics: 28 / Replies: 329

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RE: RDSAP10 effect on existing heat pump EPC rating?

@mike-patrick maybe pickup this ChatGPT conversation and add more of your detailed setup etc. I used it for mine by uploading previous EPCs, det...

4 weeks ago

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Government Schemes, Regulations, Planning & Organisations

RE: RDSAP10 effect on existing heat pump EPC rating?

@mike-patrick my understanding is that ashp should definitely be an improvement. But it maybe more than just a tickbox error. I think Assessors sho...

4 weeks ago

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Government Schemes, Regulations, Planning & Organisations

RE: RDSAP10 effect on existing heat pump EPC rating?

How many times and dates have epc sap rules been changed? Key Changes to EPC Methodology 1. Introduction of SAP (Standard Ass...

1 month ago

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Government Schemes, Regulations, Planning & Organisations

RE: RDSAP10 effect on existing heat pump EPC rating?

From my understanding.. The short version Before June 2022 (SAP 2012 rules) → Heat pumps often hurt EPC scores compared to mains gas. ...

1 month ago

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Government Schemes, Regulations, Planning & Organisations

RE: RDSAP10 effect on existing heat pump EPC rating?

@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...

1 month ago

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Government Schemes, Regulations, Planning & Organisations

RE: RDSAP10 effect on existing heat pump EPC rating?

@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...

1 month ago

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Government Schemes, Regulations, Planning & Organisations

RE: RDSAP10 effect on existing heat pump EPC rating?

@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...

1 month ago

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Government Schemes, Regulations, Planning & Organisations

RE: Help me keep the faith with my air source heat pump installation

On the subject of setbacks.... every situation is likely to be different according to factors including: Insulation levels/heat loss Daytime requ...

1 month ago

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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)

RE: Large heat pump options for church building

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 ...

1 month ago

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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)

RE: Seal the Deal: Don't Let Your Heat Pump Leak Energy

@editor yep... pipe size is more of concern maybe? Insulation can certainly be improved!

1 month ago

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Insulation

RE: Seal the Deal: Don't Let Your Heat Pump Leak Energy

@editor I'll try and keep a little faith... A few rough edges but nothing major

1 month ago

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