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Hmmm. @lucia - that FT article didn't distinguish between commercial storage batteries which can re-export to the grid,and those installed at the fina...
@burtis - irrespective of how well you getting stuck in to the process of setting up the system, this should have been done by the installer. Buildi...
I really don't want to be blowing your mind @burtis 😱 but there's a lot more to getting a heat pump installation correct than just the arrang...
Hi @burtis and thanks for posting a photo.That's very informative and I think we'll be asking for more as this saga proceeds. 1: That buffer tan...
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...
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The sad end of my ECO4 installation.
This afternoon I was advised by a charity that was help...
By Dwynwen , 2 hours ago
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RE: Why do we need pressurised systems?
@iaack I enquired of Wattson and the reply was very muc...
By Toodles , 2 hours ago
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@jamespa that is quite important. It would be good if t...
By Grantmethestrength , 3 hours ago
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RE: Replacing Refrigerant on Mitsubishi Heat Pump
@davidalgarve It should just be recovered by both servi...
By dgclimatecontrol , 6 hours ago
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RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
Aggregators have been recognised for many years, and it...
By Transparent , 6 hours ago
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RE: Help me keep the faith with my air source heat pump installation
Great news I edited my previous post (probably af...
By JamesPa , 10 hours ago
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RE: Double or Triple Glazed Windows?
@toodles Glad to hear things are progressing well for y...
By TRBob , 10 hours ago
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RE: 300 Liter Tank - Do I have to heat it all?
I agree with @morgan. You can turn down the target t...
By JamesPa , 12 hours ago
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How to waste energy (and time) playing with AI.
A friend of mine who subscribes to an AI service was ex...
By Toodles , 1 day ago
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RE: Heat Pump Books For Beginners – Bodge Buster & From Zero To Heat Pump Hero
@topher you’re more than welcome to, yes. I’ll send you...
By Mars , 2 days ago
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RE: Fitting new shower valve ..........
I’ve never taken a chance when fiddling and changing ou...
By Mars , 2 days ago
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You should contact the council and report the unsatisfa...
By JamesPa , 2 days ago
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RE: Benefits of an extra horizontal loop for GSHP
I would deffo install an additional slinky run, especia...
By Transparent , 2 days ago
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself
@editor fab - thanks Mars, and keep up the great work o...
By normpang , 2 days ago
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RE: Compressor and Evaporator Stratification
@trebor12345 So I think the 1st zigzag section shows so...
By ASHP-BOBBA , 3 days ago
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RE: Is this just haze or something more?
@majordennisbloodnok I was giving a talk to primary sch...
By Toodles , 3 days ago
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RE: Tesla Powerwall – More of a ‘Luxury’ Than an ROI Winner!
We had our Tesla Powerwall 3 (and Gateway) installed ea...
By Old_Scientist , 3 days ago
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Indeed. With a battery its presumably the battery con...
By JamesPa , 3 days ago
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RE: No-code, plug-and-play monitoring for your heat pump
To update an ESP device using ESPHome in Home Assistant...
By Grantmethestrength , 4 days ago