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To remain within Parliamentary protocols @toodles I've just removed the Clerk's name. But you've done well.The 'competing voices' he refers to are c...
For external pipework, it is crucial that it is weather-tight. If rain can get between the pipe and its insulation, then it draws heat out and throw...
Here on the Forum we see the same sorts of mistakes occurring regularly. A pipe that hasn't had a spirit level near it isn't likely to affect the ov...
I hadn't realised that being run over by a bus was regarded as a statistically-relevant parameter when calculating the ROI for solar-panels. You sho...
@benson It's good see that you're taking an active interest in the installation.If your heat-pump is going to be satisfactory, then the installation m...
Following the second crusade, Saladin summoned his War Lords to Court, prepared to lay siege to Jerusalem. Alas, one General arrived late with his w...
I've come across several instances of 'accidental' humour when corresponding with Parliament.Junior civil servants are known for seeing what acronyms ...
As this is a systemic failure @toodles I feel it should be brought to the attention of the Commons Select Committee on Energy. That's in the process o...
My full explanation of the Randomised Offset feature starts here in the topic about Incorrect Billing. There is a SMETS command to read the three re...
So ask for an IHD with WiFi connectivity.... sometimes referred to as a CAD. We assume you must be able to access the internet because you're writin...
Yes it was.I have a number of copies of the SMETS2 spec here as it progressed through the approvals process. The major problem is that Ofgem isn't r...
Yes @toodles AFAIK all SMETS1 meters (with an operational WAN connection) have been upgraded to SMETS2 firmware. That operation started in 2021, wi...
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RE: Siting of the external sensor on a heatpump
I think not but have now added the cloud coverage weath...
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RE: Problems with sizing a replacement for a Viessmann Vitocal 200-S
@judith Thanks very much for this! My room by room calc...
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RE: Vaillant Arotherm Plus 7KW need a service on it
I think that is outrageous even if I suspect not unique...
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RE: Two heating zones to one zone
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RE: Vaillant Aurotherm - Heater Wire Position
Ah, good point. I need to check if this was installed i...
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RE: Adventures in heat loss calculations
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@batpred thanks for getting a copy. Appreciate the supp...
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RE: Where heat loss surveys seem to go against practical reality
@cathoderay @jamespa I've managed to get some nice re...
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RE: 7kW EV Charger Options Advice
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Panasonic Free Multi Z and Etherea Internal units.
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RE: Next steps on my ASHP journey: Radiators and Pipework
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