Last seen: Aug 18, 2025
@editor Turing was there first and I suspect he used programme (as I do too!). Toodles.
As you may know @mars, we are trying the newish Octopus Energy Cosy tariff (that I refer to as ‘MK11’). This revised version allows a total of 8 hours...
@derek-m The man with a watch is confident he knows the time -the man with two watches … is never quite sure.😉
I had thought that my installers would mount straight onto the existing paving slabs but no, they lifted slabs, cut to fit the area they needed and mo...
@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.
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No worries. Still useful info, so thanks.
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself
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RE: New Vaillant aroTherm Plus in black - When will it come to the UK?
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@moman0311 welcome to the forums. I've received your em...
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@old_scientist like for like comparisons are almost imp...
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RE: Is your heat pump insured?
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RE: Fast DHW setting on Midea (Clivet) heat pump
@simon-w, is this something you could potentially assis...
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RE: Long term efficiency degradation
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