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Are ASHP the way to go?
We’ll be renovating our bungalow in spring time. It’s currently 9” solid wall with zero insulation anywhere. We’re planning on underfloor heating downstairs with an ASHP (approximately 90m2) and upstairs with a new dormer roof heated by radiators. We’ll be putting 4”kingspan on all external walls and 6” in the roof space.…
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Anyone live in a property with a heat pump and underfloor heating only?
Viewed a nice modern build today, has a really high energy efficiency rating, it runs a electric heat pump which heats the upper and lower underfloor heating and has a wood burner as well. My question is are these's a reliable unit and especially in the winter how do you find it works?
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Air source heat pump - Grant
Hi everyone, I am after a bit of advice please. I had a Grant airsource heat pump fitted last year. I have turned my thermostat off as i dont need the heating now its summer.. The installers told me my water was set to come on twice a day 6 - 8 am and 4 - 6pm. is this right. There is only me and my daughter in the…
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Heat pumps - COP
So I've seen from numerous places that the COP of ASHPs has got continually better ie: from a max COP of 2 or 2.5 a decade ago, to about 5 now. There's obviously seasonal variations I've not however seen the same said about a GSHP. Is it because that ASHPs are merely catching up to GSHPs in terms of COP? Or is it that the…
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Those with ASHP - Winter values?
As a bit of a background I've already got solar panels and I'll be doubling my array to 6.4KwH and quadrupling my battery with the GivEnergy all in one 13.5 kWh system I also won't be getting a heat pump until I've replaced all my piping, got new windows and doors, made my house super insulted and got an MVHR too ie: to…
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Heat Pump Cost Calculations
Hello all, I've recently been told I'm eligible for insulation and heating measures under one of the current goverment schemes. I've been told I'll be eligible for top loft insulation, cavity wall insulation, room in roof insulation, window ventilation, an air source heat pump and solar panels, which is all really great.…
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Air source heat pump vs oil - high install cost and higher running costs ?
I are trying to help the planet by reducing carbon emissions and have been led to believe that a heat pump should be approx equivalent in running costs to a boiler. I currently have an oil boiler and use about 2000 litres oil a year to heat bungalow (about 190m2). I’ve had quote for ASHP to replace upgrade most of the…
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ASHP and AC planning permission
I am looking for some help: - I was in the process of installation of AC and they have hung three indoor units and some trunking and have done fuse board work but nothing is connected in terms of external units or pipework to internal units. - i had ASHP planned to installed in June by Octopus Energy in June,23 and they…
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ASHP with solid walls
I have bought a property that has solid walls and wish to install ASHP heating as the property currently only has electric heating. I have now uncovered all the insulation that is recommended for ASHP to work efficiently and control my electric costs. Has anyone here had experience of ASHP with solid walls that they have…
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Is RHI payment for GSHP affected by addition of Solar PV and batteries?
Very fortunately managed to qualify for RHI in Summer 2021 (before it closed in Spring 2022). Qualifying system is GSHP feeding UFH. Incentive payments are delivered over 7year period with annual reporting required to notify government of any changes to the house which may affect heat requirements. What I hadn't known when…
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New-build estate all with ASHPs, one close to our house - what do we need to ask re noise?
New development behind our house (up to our boundary). All of the houses will have ASHPs. Looking at the plans, most shouldn't affect us, but there's one house that will have it's side-wall behind our rear fence, with the ASHP on that wall so pointing straight at us. The ASHP will be about 5m from our boundary fence. Our…
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Ivt greenline ht heatpump trips
Hi, I have an IVT Greenline HT Plus E ground source heatpump which trips the external rcb every time extra hot water (via the immersion cassette) is called for. Nothing internal trips, and no error codes. Any ideas? Faulty rcb? Faulty immersion cassette? Any pointers would be really appreciated! Cheers!
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Help - Air source heat pump and 1K/month bills!
HiI renovated a property and thought I had sone all the right things - I had an air source heat pump put in for the heating, massess of insulation and also an enormous hot water tank that appeaers to be just a vast immersion heater. for some reason best known to the heating advisers, there is no connection between the hot…
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Air source heat pump servicing
I live in London and as part of a complete house renovation, a couple of years ago, I had a DAIKIN air source heat pump (ASHP) installed with a hot water tank and low temperature radiators. I would now like my ASHP serviced. Previously I had a gas boiler and house breakdown cover that included an annual boiler service.…
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Air Source Heat Pump Compatibility with Existing Underfloor Heating Pipes.
Hi. I posted this in 'house buying', but been advised to move it here. I'm looking at a (not completed yet) new build bungalow that has underfloor heating; but this is powered by gas. We want to try to be as green as possible, so we would like to replace the gas boiler for an ASHP sometime after we move in. The layout of…
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Air Source Heat Pump Compatibility with Existing Underfloor Heating Pipes.
Hi. I'm interested in a new build house that has underfloor heating; but this is powered by gas - not what I'm wanting. So I would like to replace the gas boiler for an ASHP. The layout of the building looks suitable. My question is what do I need to look for in terms of the specification of the under floor water pipes and…
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Air source heat pump
Really need help. My air source heat pump is broken. It is still under warranty. I have contacted Daikin UK multiple times to arrange for engineer to repair. They are completely ignoring me. Meanwhile, heating system has gone into emergency mode and has run up £700.00 over the last 3 weeks. Any help much appreciated I…
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Heat pump average cop for the year 2.7
We have had installed a air to water heat pump, in the last year its average efficiency is 2.7, no where near the 4.5 etc that are publicised. They are worse than the diesel car fraud
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LPG Combi to Air Source Heat Pump- Calculations Check
Hi all, Our LPG Combi is getting towards the end of its life. My lpg contract with Flogas comes to an end in October. I'm trying to work out if its worth changing to an Air Source Heat Pump. My gas safe friend says the Combi replacement would be ~£3k fitted for a good combi. I'm guessing with the government grant an ASHP…
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ASHP installer recommendations
Can anyone on here recommend installers of heat pumps in the Surrey area? My sister is struggling to find three quotes (having got one).
