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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...
My full explanation of the Randomised Offset feature starts here in the topic about Incorrect Billing. There is a SMETS command to read the three re...
So ask for an IHD with WiFi connectivity.... sometimes referred to as a CAD. We assume you must be able to access the internet because you're writin...
Yes it was.I have a number of copies of the SMETS2 spec here as it progressed through the approvals process. The major problem is that Ofgem isn't r...
Yes @toodles AFAIK all SMETS1 meters (with an operational WAN connection) have been upgraded to SMETS2 firmware. That operation started in 2021, wi...
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RE: Say hello and introduce yourself
@transparent - as a matter of interest whats 52V for? ...
By JamesPa , 5 hours ago
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RE: Heat Pump Servicing & Maintenance – Good Value or Rip-Off?
@heat-pump-newbie Yes you need F Gas engineers like us ...
By dgclimatecontrol , 10 hours ago
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RE: New Vaillant aroTherm Plus in black - When will it come to the UK?
@editor I know it was formally announced at Ish the oth...
By PatrickVito , 14 hours ago
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@moman0311 welcome to the forums. I've received your em...
By Mars , 16 hours ago
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RE: Anyone still weathering it out with Agile?
Yes, but now try finding a working phone box….
By Majordennisbloodnok , 1 day ago
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RE: Thermostat for Ideal Logic Air with 3 zone support
No harm at all in plumbing it as 3 zones, I would have ...
By JamesPa , 1 day ago
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RE: ASHP heat output monitoring
@carlo I see there is a discussion in Facebook user gro...
By Tim441 , 2 days ago
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RE: Flexi-Orb Heat Pump Scheme: A Game-Changer for the UK's Heat Pump Industry
MCS have set a potential trap in the new version of MCS...
By JamesPa , 3 days ago
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RE: Who has a V2G EV installation
General comment on battery care... I guess if ev is on ...
By Tim441 , 3 days ago
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@old_scientist like for like comparisons are almost imp...
By Tim441 , 3 days ago
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RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
@old_scientist There is an option in the Tesla app that...
By Toodles , 3 days ago
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RE: Mitsu Wireless Controller and MelCloud
On the FTC5 I think this requires the dip switch on the...
By Abernyte , 3 days ago
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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 ...
By Eliuccio , 5 days ago
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RE: Is your heat pump insured?
Yup just spoke to Privilege to inform them of my impend...
By Scalextrix , 5 days ago
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RE: Forum updates, announcements & issues
Just to keep everyone in the loop, as the site continue...
By Mars , 6 days ago
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RE: Fast DHW setting on Midea (Clivet) heat pump
@simon-w, is this something you could potentially assis...
By Mars , 6 days ago
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RE: Share Your Experiences with Heat Pump Manufacturer Support
Fwiw I called my installer out for the first time a few...
By JamesPa , 6 days ago
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RE: Long term efficiency degradation
@jamespa yes as I thought thanks. We have a reaso...
By Scalextrix , 7 days ago
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RE: Sunamp Thermino Heat Battery
@jamespa A few days after the installation had been com...
By Toodles , 1 week ago
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RE: Planning Permission May 2025
Fair enough. I have read the legislation and MCS020a ...
By JamesPa , 1 week ago