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Let me add two further thoughts into the mix @rikiarn 1: An ASHP doesn't have to be at ground level.There are wall-mounting kits available,and s...
If removing that strainer made a difference, then it's possible that something has become dislodged within the pipework. We can't tell if that 'some...
OK, so things are heading in the right direction.There may still be some air in the pipes which has yet to come out. Or you could now be approaching...
Opening that strainer, will of course lose fluid from the system and introduce air. You don't have isolation valves on either side of it which would...
Yes. It's usually called a strainer. It's also uninsulated,...and the adjacent pipe insulation isn't sealed. This will allow ingress of rain water...
NGED need to start their work first. Until you know whether you will be supplied with single-phase or 3-phase, Octopus can't know which Smart Meter ...
Good question. This is one of those situations where the DNO considers not just the current being drawn, but the time over which it is active. Low...
Yes, those are excellent examples of looped supplies 😎 I'm labeling your house B in the photo, which has the camera pointing East. ...
Update: @jancold and I have been discussing the details of the electricity supply to their house. I can't post the cable maps here because they co...
😘 The 'deal' here @broadsman is that the knowledge needs disseminating wider afield! Please talk about the issues with others in your area.I...
That's not a particularly long run. There are other pipe options than copper which provide better choices for retro-fitting below floors and above c...
@broadsman - I'm unsure if those suggestions from @saenergy will be clear enough for you. Allow me to expand some of those terms and concepts: ...
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@bontwoody me too. I've contacted Heat Geek today, and ...
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New heat pump heating system underperforming in Italy... Advice needed!
hi all, first post! I've just renovated a house in sout...
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RE: Anyone still weathering it out with Agile?
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RE: Does anyone have experience of a smart water meter?
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself
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RE: New Vaillant aroTherm Plus in black - When will it come to the UK?
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@moman0311 welcome to the forums. I've received your em...
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RE: Octopus Cosy & Octopus EV + bidirectional smart tariff, together. What, eh?
@old_scientist me too. Just installed my new heat pump ...
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RE: Is your heat pump insured?
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