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@newhouse87 I'm not an installer. But looks a strange option. No idea why they went for that? Is there danger of flooding so wanted it off ground? But...
Does not look ideal! Simplest way could be to build a base e.g. from blockwork. Mass fill with concrete. Use standard rubber feet etc. Completely ...
@majordennisbloodnok I suppose its OK on a flue with an inspection/soot hatch... Without one it probably needs adding during installation?
@editor I'll watch with interest. My LG ashp does not have a WiFi dongle so I'd need to be sure it works with my kit before investing. I suspect a s...
I can't disagree. In pure financial terms probably only stacks up if fitted during installation of woodburner... and if used as primary source of heat...
@toodles yes, I managed to get about £180 on savingssessions last winter - even with my slow discharge rate... plus switching off ashp. it will be i...
@toodles many thanks for the comprehensive reply! In terms of Agile I have no doubt you would significantly improve on the Agile average due to ...
16kw ashp, 8kw pv, 24kwh batteries, ev. Inverter charge/discharge at max 2.6kwh Everyones usage, setup and ability to timeshift will mean its not on...
@majordennisbloodnok fwiw Octoprice comparison on exports for me. I doubt I can timeshift exports to improve.
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RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
Yes, looks like very slight increases in the unit rate ...
By Old_Scientist , 56 minutes ago
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RE: How Accurate Is My DIY Heat Loss Calculation?
D'oh - of course. I shouldn't post before my brain is f...
By Old_Scientist , 1 hour ago
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RE: Questions about A2A for heating as well as cooling
@rob-of-york I would concur with the underfloor insulat...
By Toodles , 3 hours ago
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RE: New Vaillant Arotherm controls link to existing thermostats ; wired vs wireless
Nothing attached! I have rads but UFH makes the case ...
By JamesPa , 3 hours ago
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RE: Cooling with air to water heat pumps
Passive cooling should always be the first call. Keep ...
By JamesPa , 4 hours ago
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RE: Do I add Air Con or MVHR to existing A2W ASHP?
@rob-of-york Thank you, I’m thinking along these same l...
By Toodles , 21 hours ago
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@Mars Good questions! The downstairs unit did the maj...
By Rob of York , 21 hours ago
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RE: Volumisers in Heat Pump Systems: Does Placement Matter?
@dave, I think @jamespa has probably identified the mos...
By Mars , 2 days ago
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RE: Plug and play solar. Thoughts?
My thought is simple. Bring it on and bring on plug in...
By JamesPa , 2 days ago
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RE: Heat Geek mini store vs pump size
Yes I agree, that’s why Heat Geek have most likely sele...
By Tomtheheatingengineer , 3 days ago
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@tomtheheatingengineer, thank you, and welcome to the f...
By Mars , 3 days ago
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RE: HeatGeek vs Octopus surveys: puzzling disparity - any ideas why?
@majordennisbloodnok @tomtheheatingengineer For my ...
By JamesPa , 3 days ago
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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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