Last seen: Sep 11, 2025
Hi @dowallydrifter The key explanation of how buffer tanks are meant to operate is encapsulated in this diagram posted by @heacol Start with the d...
Now let's assume that the same ToU Tariff is being used by a house which has both a Storage Battery and a roof covered in Solar Panels. There must n...
I think things would become clearer if I momentarily pulled us back to the title of this Topic.For the moment, please allow me to ignore the issue of ...
Since the clock is gaining, by the time Baxi's techie arrives it'll be the weekend...... and he'll be earning overtime. 🤨
The problem with current tariff proposals is that they are being created without consideration of the grid.Even Ofgem makes this mistake. If the cos...
It is highly likely that Octopus' engineers have been contributing to the development of remote controls for heat-pumps as part of a DESNZ Programme. ...
None of the tariffs available today are likely to last long...... their lifetime will be far less than that of the storage battery and the heat-pump y...
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RE: Humming sound on new install.
One other thing, I haven’t balanced the rads yet so cur...
By AdamK , 2 hours ago
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Funny story Graham, when I started looking to ...
By DREI , 2 hours ago
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RE: Is a Valliant Inline 6kW heater a BUS buster?
Possibly not the answer you might want, but if it were ...
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RE: Buffers, hot water and cooling
@dgclimatecontrol thanks, that's helpful.
By JamesPa , 6 hours ago
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RE: Failing heat pump system - seeking thoughts on a rebuild
I realise im overdue an update on my situation. first...
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RE: Replacing Worcester oil boiler with an ASHP
@toodles thanks. I was told by the engineer that this h...
By JulianC , 8 hours ago
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RE: Heat Pump Servicing & Maintenance – Good Value or Rip-Off?
Yes Octopus only have the £9 a month service plan for t...
By NJT , 10 hours ago
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RE: Who’s Caved and Switched the Heating On Already?
@allyfish Dogs have owners - Cats keep staff. You are o...
By Toodles , 10 hours ago
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RE: What crazy nonsense are inverter limits and why are they imposed?
A week later, I'm finally picking up this comment... ...
By Transparent , 10 hours ago
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RE: COP is not the only measure of efficiency
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RE: Midea ASHP – how to set weather compensation
I think it is a bug in the code, it comes on even when ...
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RE: Havenwise App Help & Forum Support – Get the Most from Your Heat Pump
I am pleased to say at 4pm today we have added another ...
By ASHP-BOBBA , 1 day ago
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RE: Renewables & Heat Pumps in the News
To unpack this a little.... 1) how many of us in this...
By Lucia , 2 days ago
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RE: Vaillant aroTherm Plus 10kW thoughts?
@realevil the fans and fan speed / coil size (height, w...
By ASHP-BOBBA , 2 days ago
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RE: Mitsubishi Ecodan 11kw Defrosting Issue.
@morgan this can just be done by your sepecilist when t...
By ASHP-BOBBA , 2 days ago
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RE: Anyone still weathering it out with Agile?
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By Tim441 , 2 days ago
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RE: 300 Liter Tank - Do I have to heat it all?
The size of DHW tank affects the anti-legionella cycle....
By Transparent , 2 days ago
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RE: Heat Pump SCOPs – The Truth Might Not Be What You Think
@scalextrix Name plate capacity
By HCas , 3 days ago
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RE: Solar Thermal DHW and ASHP
I was originally contemplating a solar thermal installa...
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