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@andris I'll blame you for the clouds for next 2 weeks!
@majordennisbloodnok yes, really difficult making like for like comparisons with so many variables. Definitely no "one size fits all!" One thing tha...
The other aspect of maximising solar production is tying in with best export rates and time of use tariffs. I moved to Octopus Intelligent Go so foc...
6kw panels East facing. 6deg pitch Mar2025 528kwh Mar2024 393kwh Mar2023 314kwh Mar2022 456kwh 2kw panels South facing. 45deg pitch Mar2...
@ashp-bobba what area do you cover?
I'm not sure... afaik most contracts will not include parts? Perhaps one simple advantage is to tick the box for warranty purposes.
Likewise I have no special knowledge. My thoughts would be if cooled only when temps are higher then evaporation would likely take care of much of ...
@majordennisbloodnok fair point but if only used when air temps are (say) 20 deg+ I suspect it would not be a significant issue? I think the main r...
Has anyone tried Homeserve?
We continue to use the heat pump for hot water during summer and also leave it on for heating albeit with setback so it hardly comes on. But keeps pum...
I'm at the riskier end of things.. with 2 heat pumps at different properties. Both installed 2020. Recognising the risk to warranty but also somewha...
There are 2 important fixes in first instance. Then you can try further small tweaks. 1. Get off Fixed temps and onto weather compensation. I'm sure...
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RE: Heat loss calculations and how they work in conjunction with heat pump sizing
@batpred my cos6 is 5.6kW HP and draws 500W-1.6kW
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RE: Havenwise App Help & Forum Support – Get the Most from Your Heat Pump
@plasfron Hi there! Yes your Mitsubishi heat pump needs...
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RE: Aira Heat Pump: Stylish Scandinavian Heating
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RE: What is the Heat Geek Guarantee?
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@toodles Thanks. I will assume they have made som...
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself
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RE: PV Panels on roof in Conservation Area
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RE: Heat Pump Installers: Competence, Illusion and the Hard Truth Homeowners Must Face
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RE: Isolating the system for a planned power cut
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RE: Midea ASHP – how to set weather compensation
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RE: Heating Turned Off but Radiators Still Warm
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RE: Battery storage to run Heat Pump.
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RE: Renewables & Heat Pumps in the News
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RE: Ecodan Energy Monitoring Pack
@batpred that’s an idea yes. Will look into it
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PUHZ SW120Y & EHSC-VM2D - Buffer tank to Volumiser
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RE: New Fogstar 15.5kWh upright solution
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