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Last seen: Mar 1, 2026
just thinking about how a mouse got in the hole on the bottom of heat pump. I'm guessing that leaves building up on the drip tray helped give it a pla...
@editor 😱🙃🙃 Oh dear! In my case with somewhere over 10,000kwh imports per annum I think I'd have to take the axe to my kitch...
@editor 1. Check if an “Alt HAN” solution is available Smart meters use the DCC (Data Communications Company) network, which usually relies on c...
Everyone's scenario is different according to setup, usage... and ability to get the best from time of use tariffs. For example in our case with an ...
@scalextrix which make of heat pump. We have LG... which seems OK even though controls & data are not the finest... On WC we heat central hea...
I hope you've opted for weather compensation controls from the start. Strongly recommended both for comfort and cost. Depending on tariff choices th...
Hradline in Telegraph: Brace for plague of rats after sweltering summer ....are now catching rodents longer than 20 inches Cost of poisons etc has ...
Reducing heat loss with aluminum insulation wrap. Will see if that gets chewed as well!
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...
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RE: Estimating true heat loss from twelve months of consumption data
@cathoderay Very valid points and I agree with your sta...
By ian33a , 28 minutes ago
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RE: Grant Aeona 3 R32 cycling with weather compensation.
The hot water heating looks normal. The heat transfer ...
By GrahamF , 1 hour ago
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RE: Setback savings - fact or fiction?
@cathoderay - thats great. Is there any possibility ...
By JamesPa , 1 hour ago
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RE: A2A vs A2W: Which Heat Pump Would You Pick?
Good questions @temperature_gradient. My understanding ...
By springswood , 3 hours ago
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RE: Anyone concerned about GivEnergy?
@sunnyskies I agree with Downfield trying to ask the GE...
By Judith , 11 hours ago
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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...
By Batpred , 14 hours ago
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Current metrics - DHW target set to 47c
By TaffontheTaff , 19 hours ago
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RE: My Grant R290 9kW Heat Pump Installation
@petch I'm very sorry that I have not picked up your po...
By GrahamF , 21 hours ago
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RE: Samsung gen 7 HP 12kw - auto control issue and water law
Suggest you have a trial with Havenwise app. I have th...
By Broadsman , 23 hours ago
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RE: New Solar, Batteries, Air Source and Under Floor Heating advice please
You’re right: UFH works best with high-conductivity fin...
By bafab , 1 day ago
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RE: DIY or Don’t Touch? Solarman Smart Meter Install
That was my understanding also.
By JamesPa , 1 day ago
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RE: Vaillant Sensocomfort Time
Oh I remember this from when I set mine up 2 years ago,...
By JamesPa , 1 day ago
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Heat geek have already stated that the pro is in fact c...
By JamesPa , 1 day ago
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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...
By Deltona , 1 day ago
