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I am a retired university technician who had the grand title of ‘Facilities and Technical Services Manager’ and based in the SE of England. Happily married, due to visual handicap, unable to drive but hoping that maybe, one day, autonomous cars will be legal and available in the UK! I am a nerd with first class honours in the art of Scrooge economics in energy consumption and conservation and hence buy and sell with Octopus Energy. 1930’s 4 bedroomed semi detached house, 97 sq. metres floor area, EPC Rating B (83) [But upgraded somewhat since that assessment] Gone an expensive shade of Green with 8.1 kWp of Canadian Solar PV, Enphase IQ 7A micro-inverters, 2 x Tesla Powerwall 2’s as a battery, MyEnergi Eddi and Harvi’s, Sunamp Thermino ePV210 water heater, Daikin EDL08 8kW ASHP with LLH and secondary pump controlled by Homely Smart Controller. 10 radiators plus dual fuel towel rail. Have made investments in Ripple Energy’s Derril Water Solar Park. Cavity wall insulated, triple glazing throughout. Q-Bot underfloor insulation on ground floor, 30 cm+ loft insulation Have gone all LED for lighting, induction hob, air fryer and 2 x microwave combination ovens for cooking, sans gas, all electric home in SE England. Did I mention, I’m 78 you know!😉
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RE: If a heat pump can only heat DHW to 50C then what? Issue with 18KW Heliotherm heat pump
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RE: High Temp Heat Pumps for fast warm-up of house
I don't know exactly how long it takes to heat up (and ...
By JamesPa , 4 hours ago
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RE: Need help maximising COP of 3.5kW Valiant Aerotherm heat pump
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By JamesPa , 4 hours ago
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RE: Vaillant Tech Support Flagged Low DT: UFH Return Cold, Suspected Zero Flow
@editor thanks for the tips which I will try before cal...
By DavidB , 6 hours ago
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RE: Daikin 6kw setup with Dixell controller
@jamespa Many thanks for your reply, a very detailed an...
By CraigH , 6 hours ago
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RE: Exploring the role of alternative clean heating solutions - Government Consultation
Despite reservations, I found some time to respond to t...
By Rusty , 6 hours ago
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RE: New Vaillant aroTherm Plus in black - When will it come to the UK?
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RE: Octopus Cosy Heat Pump Owners & Discussion Thread
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RE: External wall insulation - your experience
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By Batpred , 9 hours ago
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@foxesfan Re: ‘Servicing’ as @editor has covered in his...
By Toodles , 9 hours ago
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RE: A Smarter Smart Controller from Homely?
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RE: Battery sizing - How low can you go!
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RE: Bosch CS5800i 5kW - Experience So Far
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RE: MCS - BS EN 12831-1:2017 – Heat Loss Survey
Since May 2025 it no longer a requirement in England to...
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RE: Octopus Cosy 12 Heat Pump Regret: Incredibly Loud, Poor Heating & Constant Hum - Help!
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RE: Hoped for improvements not being realised on my Mitsubishi heat pump
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RE: Setback savings - fact or fiction?
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