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Last seen: Mar 1, 2026
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...
@toodles I guess it all comes down to import averages. Which is going to be impacted by ToU tariff, time-shifting usage etc. In my case I'm importin...
@jamespetts I agree it's extremely hard to calculate ROI on batteries as it will also see changes in usage patterns as well as opening up tariff optio...
Interesting article on Interconnectors...If Interconnectors stopped for any reason (political...energy demand in other countries.. or even Russia cutt...
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RE: A2A vs A2W: Which Heat Pump Would You Pick?
Good questions @temperature_gradient. My understanding ...
By springswood , 1 hour ago
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RE: Estimating true heat loss from twelve months of consumption data
Thank you both for your replies. It is heartening to di...
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RE: Anyone concerned about GivEnergy?
@sunnyskies I agree with Downfield trying to ask the GE...
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RE: Setback savings - fact or fiction?
@jamespa — this version may be marginally better: &nb...
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RE: New Vaillant aroTherm Plus in black - When will it come to the UK?
All going according to plan, mid July we get that 7kW a...
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Current metrics - DHW target set to 47c
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RE: My Grant R290 9kW Heat Pump Installation
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RE: New Solar, Batteries, Air Source and Under Floor Heating advice please
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RE: DIY or Don’t Touch? Solarman Smart Meter Install
That was my understanding also.
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RE: Grant Aeona 3 R32 cycling with weather compensation.
That would be abnormal but I cant see from your charts ...
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RE: Vaillant Sensocomfort Time
Oh I remember this from when I set mine up 2 years ago,...
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Heat geek have already stated that the pro is in fact c...
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RE: The Myth of the MCS Performance Guarantee
@editor I know. As if MCS wasn't bad enough, it's now e...
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