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Well that's the issue which was on my mind.The physics/engineering input is weak.Submissions from the energy sector are often made by directors with a...
A number of the announcements from Dept Energy mention engagement with 'community groups' or 'consumers'.(I'm ignoring the recently published reports,...
I'm glad to see that @jamespa is also au fait with the Building Regulations, planning rules, MCS approval etc. I am in active dialogue with my Local...
Bringing this right back on topic (noise),can I point out that anti-vibration mounts are cheap and readily available from UK-based online stores. ...
Wall brackets and drip trays for wall mounting of ASHPs are readily available.So that shouldn't be a problem. The issue is accessibility.If there'...
Building Regs Part-L 4.24 covers pipework insulation for both DHW and space heating. There are some comprehensive online guides to insulation which ...
I wouldn't be happy with the level of insulation or the fitting on the photos from @toodles The brass isolation valves behind the ASHP remain enti...
It definitely won't @drew-pa The standing charge is based on seven different parameters, but is substantially set by what Ofgem allows for the regio...
Hi @jamespa you are very welcome to lever whatever knowledge you wish from this Forum. Roughly whereabouts are you in the UK?Have you got any commun...
The specification for the UK mains distribution grid is 230v, minus 6% to plus 10%which equates to 216 - 253v Equipment certified to G98 for grid-co...
You shouldn't be left to ponder this.Before a heat pump gets installed there should be an energy survey conducted (often by the installer).That's how ...
I would go a step beyond that recommendation. The pioneering development of on-chip wear-levelling algorithms was undertaken by the Israeli firm, M-...
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