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@dangermousie I think their Tracker tariff is consistently one of the best for import (currently waiting list to join) - ave 24.3p inc vat this year f...
@dangermousie the spreadsheet in video above is extremely detailed with a lot of historical info etc. Focus is on Cosy Octopus vs. Go with Solar and s...
@william1066 interesting! ... many thanks.... will be looking in more detail. Not sure if he has done anything about Tracker yet... will check
@dangermousie many thanks! Yes, would be interested in having a go. Perhaps you could share here or via DM please?
@derek-m the problem with that is trying to get it assessed in a consistent way? Taking into account numbers, ages of occupants? at home all day? impa...
@mike-patrick agreed. The system is not fit for purpose. As properties change hands the historical info on works completed is not going to be availabl...
@transparent thank you for the detailed response. Certainly seems less than ideal way that it works and i guess its unlikely there will be any further...
@derek-m yes, HHR storage heaters are electric. The ones acceptable for EPC purposes are a very narrow list - not all. The manufacturers have to app...
i refurbished a property in 2015 with major works that included - new insulated roof (under building regs)- cavity insulation in the extension- inte...
Solar Do as much solar as practical on south roofs ... and west & East is also well worth considering. Obviously shading needs to be conside...
Octopus have an API. Givenergy have an API too & I guess Tesla do too? The Octopus API connector links both the incoming & outgoing MPA...
Flux looks OK... but depends how much you want to play...e.g. it depends on your likely usage from grid.. production from solar... and how you use .....
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RE: HeatGeek vs Octopus surveys: puzzling disparity - any ideas why?
Hi, sorry that I have been absent for a while. I'd like...
By baroquebank , 1 hour ago
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RE: To re-pipe or not to re-pipe? Moving from oil boiler to air source heat pump.
@penval, really useful update. After all the discussion...
By Mars , 5 hours ago
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RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
@papahuhu I prefer to look at it simplistically. We d...
By Old_Scientist , 1 day 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 day 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 , 1 day 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 , 1 day ago
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RE: Cooling with air to water heat pumps
Passive cooling should always be the first call. Keep ...
By JamesPa , 1 day 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 , 2 days ago
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@Mars Good questions! The downstairs unit did the maj...
By Rob of York , 2 days 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 , 3 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 , 3 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 , 4 days ago
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@tomtheheatingengineer, thank you, and welcome to the f...
By Mars , 4 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...
By JamesPa , 5 days ago


