Last seen: Oct 11, 2025
ChatGPT comments: Yes – unfortunately, vermin can sometimes get inside an air source heat pump (ASHP). The unit is outdo...
@editor I opened up again to take pics.. and prevent further attack. Absurd design with such big hole? I'd already hoovered out .... I couldn't fi...
Good luck with this... should be worthwhile. A couple of general comments: For EPS make sure you compare like with like I assume Tesla will be w...
Having moved from Agile in early Feb to Intelligent Go I've been surprised at how many extra slots I get at the cheap 7p rate. With 24kwh of batter...
@carlo I see there is a discussion in Facebook user group. May be useful to read fully the comments - no easy answers!
@carlo the 16kw rating refers to output.. afaik? So we might expect COP around 3.5 and therefore draw around 4.5kwh? I think I occasionally see th...
@carlo picking up on potential inefficiency from cycling if Oversized heat pump.. One option in LG is to run in Silent/Quiet mode. I don't use it bu...
@jamespa I run 24x7 with weather compensation. So flow temps will normally increase at night. As my ashp was a retrofit I use simple digital thermo...
Time of Use tariffs are important in the mix - if available as an option. e.g. 1. With Intelligent Go overnight tariff just 7p it makes sense for us...
General comment on battery care... I guess if ev is on a contract for say 3 or 4 years then charging to 100% and discharging to maximise imports/expor...
@old_scientist like for like comparisons are almost impossible... My estimates do not include SC. Other factors: We work from home and heat main...
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PUHZ SW120Y & EHSC-VM2D - Buffer tank to Volumiser
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