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The problem here is that we're trying to assess future financial viability whilst doing the maths on ToU tariffs which have been introduced recently, ...
Interesting photo of that bracket @judith 😀 That looks to be the version of the Vaillant bracket for walls with external insulation.It use...
I also would NOT be temporarily re-sealing the pipe entry point after first inspecting what's been done. Instead, I'd screw a timber batten to the w...
IANAL but I think you removing material to inspect the way pipes pass through the wall is going to 'affect your case' either way. The installer is l...
@benson - I'd recommend that you check the functionality first, and the price afterwards. The GivEnergy product range is split into All-in-One ...
Which way is up @burtis ? Is this a close up photo of the same two pipes we saw in your earlier photo? To pass pipes through a wall there must b...
If I was going to make my own galvanised steel clamps to hold the feet in place,then I'd start with some roofing straps. There are two gauges.The ...
Yes. If 400-450mm is adequate for the distance between the feet positions on your ASHP, then those are fine. Most people don't bolt them down..........
@newhouse87 - it would be difficult to use the mounting rails and shock-mounts which are already beneath your ASHP. The easier route is to buy anti-...
Storage battery capacity and size of inverter(s). Apart from cost, the factor most likely to dictate the battery capacity required by a home is suff...
Battery enclosures: The majority of storage batteries installed in UK are LiFePO4, operate at 52v nominal and have a capacity of 4-5kWh.Each box has...
Wow! Please slow down @jamespa and @bontwoody - You're opening far too many issues at once! I can provide the technical background, together with ty...
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