Last seen: Jul 20, 2025
@bontwoody Yes, energy cost uncertainly is the killer in forming any plans for the future. I suppose I have a phobia about being able to ride through ...
@bontwoody To produce sufficient energy to power our heat pump plus the rest of the domestic needs in the depth of winter might amount to some 65 kWh ...
@bontwoody I’ve opted for Ripple shares; in both a solar farm, (Derril Water) and more recently, I have ‘topped up’ to match my expected energy consum...
@editor Presumably he had some good weather Compensation? Toodles.
@jml Regarding ‘litreage’ of DHW tanks, the MCS have a lot to answer for here; because strictly speaking ours is a 4 bedroom semi (3, plus a room less...
@broadsman I think there may be a few old buffers on the board… Toodles.
@johnmo I suppose that gave them a ‘warm welcome’ 😉 There’s something to be said for ‘living’ upstairs in the heated environment and retirin...
@majordennisbloodnok Aha Bloodnock! I have a sneaky plan, Eccles, put the upstairs in the basement!😉 Toodles.
@editor Yes, this is their ‘Gold’ service which excludes non-standard add-ons I believe but covers the heat pump and plumbing, but excludes my Sunamp ...
@editor I very much agree, my Daikin is almost a pound a day for the contract (£346 inc. VAT), it might be compared with Russian Roulette! Regards, To...
@lucia 😊 Toodles
@bontwoody I feel that changing the radiator post-install is a retrograde step and such provision should be carried out in the first instance; why sho...
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RE: No-code, plug-and-play monitoring for your heat pump
I think I have found “The One!” Waveshare ESP32-S3-POE-...
By Grantmethestrength , 3 hours ago
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RE: Buffers, hot water and cooling
@prunus, @jamespa is correct, but removing the buffer ...
By Brendon Uys , 8 hours ago
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@downfield and @toddles, this isn’t in the settings cur...
By Mars , 1 day ago
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RE: Homely launched for Grant Aerona ASHP control
I haven't bought the Aerona Smart Controller (£700!) bu...
By Prunus , 1 day ago
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RE: Antifreeze top up for my heat pump - is this a rip off?
For the record, Grant supply ethylene glycol for their ...
By Prunus , 1 day ago
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RE: Compressor attempts start but fails - Nibe Fighter 2005 8kW
@skyefarmer amazing. Well done!
By Mars , 2 days ago
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RE: Wood burner with ASHP - direct air?
@sune is ideal to answer this, but I think he's on vaca...
By Mars , 2 days ago
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself
Hi @topher - you might be interested to see this very r...
By Transparent , 2 days ago
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RE: Air source heat pump roll call – what heat pump brand and model do you have?
Ebac 5kw - Monobloc R32. Developed and made in UK - Mit...
By marcinwloch69@gmail.com , 3 days ago
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RE: Is a Valliant Inline 6kW heater a BUS buster?
Just another thought - it might be worth thinking about...
By JamesPa , 4 days ago
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RE: BUS Grant: removal of all other fossil fuel heat sources
@rikiarn - just have a think as to how much it will cos...
By Transparent , 4 days ago
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Don't do much digging around.That's best left to the pr...
By Transparent , 4 days ago
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Hi all, I was wondering if anyone had an idea of how th...
By Wh0am3ye , 4 days ago
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RE: EBAC re-entering the ASHP market in 2023
@toodles confirm i have Ebac 5kw ASAP + homely and it w...
By marcinwloch69@gmail.com , 4 days ago
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RE: Compute heat loss from energy used
@jamespa Ebac must be similar to Mitsubishi as they buy...
By marcinwloch69@gmail.com , 4 days ago
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@pie_eater I have been thinking of adding cooling to my...
By TechnoGeek , 6 days ago
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RE: Victorian Semi Retrofit / Extension ASHP and UFH Advice
Agree, but you may have a hard time convincing them, as...
By JamesPa , 1 week ago
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RE: Seal the Deal: Don't Let Your Heat Pump Leak Energy
Hi - fyi - there's a dead image link in the 'Optimal In...
By seatonian , 1 week ago
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RE: Ripped Off: How UK Homeowners Are Paying Gas Prices for Wind Energy
@chandykris Horses and beggars…. 😉 Toodles.
By Toodles , 1 week ago
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RE: Cleaning up after gas meter removed
@agentgeorge Likewise in the loft space; we have 300mm ...
By Toodles , 1 week ago
