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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...
Good point @jamespa But that probably strengthens @cheshirejohn 's case If the heating system formed part of the main build, then there will be a ...
That is is statutory requirement of the Building Regulations, Part-L. For any work that falls within their MCS Accreditation (solar panels, battery ...
I can't see how an UFH pipe would 'leak' at some point in the future. The time when it's vulnerable is when the floor is being laid... not after it'...
I can't really comment on pricing @lakey I'm a self-builder rather than a heating installer.My intention is merely to introduce you to the alternati...
It would be a lot quieter without a fan 😉 Two other points: 1: A DHW temp of 55°C is on the high side. By way of comparison, i...
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RE: Volumisers in Heat Pump Systems: Does Placement Matter?
@sunandair I can't get my system higher than 35 or 3...
By davidnolan22 , 21 minutes ago
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RE: Confused about Samsung Gen6 Hot Water Controller
As far as I am aware the only way to persuade the heat...
By DerekDeLeon , 1 hour ago
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RE: Nibe F2040 ASHP PCB failure
@delta I’ve raised this with NIBE today. Their team is ...
By Mars , 10 hours ago
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RE: Are MCS are finally improving (some of) their guidelines?
Encouragement of installers to take account of the emit...
By JohnR , 10 hours ago
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RE: Smart TRV experiences (ideally integrating with Midea heat pump)
Yes, I'd read that and already knew that LSVs exhibit a...
By madbilly , 10 hours ago
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In our case the pipe run for the heat pump is short and...
By madbilly , 10 hours ago
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Plug and play solar. Thoughts?
What do you think of these plug-and-play Balcony Solar...
By Lucia , 13 hours ago
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@toodles no, unfortunately we don’t have access to the ...
By Simon and Zoe , 13 hours ago
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RE: The EPC Dilemma: How Current Ratings Fail Heat Pumps
Hi, im not an expert on EPCs but today got a D for my 1...
By rodwebster , 14 hours ago
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@sandman1600 What I mean is, your UFH power is 79wm2...
By davidnolan22 , 14 hours ago
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RE: Vaillant AroTherm Plus 7kW
Thank you James for such a complete write up. We also h...
By Judith , 15 hours ago
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RE: Ecodan Auto Adapt Questions
It wasnt me that mentioned this, was someone else, I wa...
By JamesPa , 15 hours ago
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RE: Renewables & Heat Pumps in the News
In a move that potentially promises to benefit homeowne...
By Mars , 15 hours ago
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RE: Vaillant water pressure gauge vs Analogue gauge
I have the same, so equally interested in the answer. ...
By JamesPa , 15 hours ago
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RE: Thinking of ripping our my IVT Greenline HT Plus C model and replacing with a gas boiler.
Somebody has to pay for their ignorance! In fairness ...
By JamesPa , 20 hours ago
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Thats simply not true (to any material extent), which i...
By JamesPa , 1 day ago
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Database of heat pump performance data?
Hi all, I really like Heatpunk, especially the way th...
By madbilly , 1 day ago
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RE: Air source heat pump roll call
Good idea 🙂 Manufacturer: MideaModel:10kW R32 Monob...
By madbilly , 1 day ago
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RE: What is the best approach for primaries in heat pump installations?
Don't forget there is no such thing as zero loss insula...
By Judith , 1 day ago
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RE: Battery storage to run Heat Pump.
@transparent Flexibility Services are different to w...
By Lucia , 2 days ago
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Plug and play solar. Thoughts?
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Database of heat pump performance data?
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Confused about Samsung Gen6 Hot Water Controller
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