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The ASHP advice and help thread
As ASHP become more mainstream as heating they become a part of the main energy board. ASHP are rarely left by installers at the most efficient settings and often installers will leave them turned up to max to mimic gas central heating so they don't get called back for radiators that don't scold your hand when touched.…
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Heat Pump Theft
I'm thinking of installing an air source heat pump but the only practical location is at the front of the house and I'm concerned that it might vulnerable to theft. Is that a serious issue? Do thefts of heat pumps actually occur? What can I do to minimise the risk?
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Beko Heatpump dryer woes DHR83431W
Myself and my wife purchased one of the new heatpump tumble driers by Beko from AO online… Given that these are more energy efficient we were hoping it might save us some cash. Now two years in (out of warantee) with light usage the dryer won’t heat. I was hoping the forum may have some advice for us in our predicament. I…
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Fabulous video introduction to heat pumps (possible sticky, mods?)
I've just come across a superb YouTube video in which a guy called Michael de Podesta provides a fabulous overview of heat pumps, including how they work, the importance of heat loss and radiator size, choosing an installer, and the carbon savings from using a heat pump. For anyone who is just starting to wonder about a…
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Planning Permission for heat pump
The obvious place for us to fit an ASHP external unit would be on a section of flat roof to the side of our house. This is an extension, the first floor being set back by 1m from the boundary due to planning rules. I think we would not fail any sound pressure (noise) rules because there is a 3m drive between us and the…
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planning permission for heat pump refused
Hi all, Any advice appreciated. Here's a potted summary - Live in a detached bungalow with space down the side of the house. - Through Octopus, heat pump would be installed in that space. It's approx 1m from the neighbours' boundary and prob around 2m from their nearest window. - Neighbours (who we know) are fine with the…
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ASHP in a Conservation Area
I live in a conservation area and would like to install an air source heat pump. I would like to know whether my installation would be a permitted development. I have consulted this page https://www.planningportal.co.uk/permission/common-projects/heat-pumps/planning-permission-air-source-heat-pump which says: * On land…
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ASHP Gas meter removal and standing charge
Hello, we have recently had an Air source heat pump fitted and now have no need for gas at our property. We had the gas engineer come out to cap the gas supply and remove the meter. Our energy provider says we still need to pay the standing charge (for gas) even though we do not use gas? Is this correct?
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smart meters and no phone signal
Im in a Stone-built 19C croft in rural Scotland , currently with Eco7 ( and EDF) in a 1970's installed cabled underfloor heating .Im getting a ASHP and want to take advantage of the ASHP tariffs . The meter is in the cupboard in the middle of the house. We only get a patchy mobile phone signal on the windowsill at the…
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Cavity Wall Insulation for ASHP
To get the government grant for an ASHP: Your property must have a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) with no outstanding recommendations for loft or cavity wall insulation. Our house does not have cavity wall insulation and I am planning to have it installed. What I am uncertain about is whether to extend the…
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ASHP water running through tundish
Hi, Looking for advice as to whether it is safe to leave the air source heat pump whole system on when there is water running through the tundish on the hot water tank. Many thanks in advance for any advice.
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ASHP Legislation
Hi, is there any legislation regarding the installation of ASHPs that specify the distance from the front of the unit to the boundary fence? We have been told ours is too close to the fence and that it should be at least 1 metre from the boundary fence. Is this correct, and if so, what is the legislation and how do we find…
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ASHP - Terraced house
So whilst you can't plonk one outside the house fairly easily, say you've got a cellar in said terraced house Could the ASHP go in the cellar instead? Would the COP also be slightly "better" in such a situation too given it isn't actually exposed to the outside temperature but rather the internal temperature of the house?
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Gas smart meter removal
Presently investigating the possibility of a Heat Pump, one thing springs to mind, I presume someone would need to remove my gas smart meter, not sure if it can be taken out FOC or is there a charge for removing? Don't want to get lumbered with a standing charge if I decide to go down the route of getting a Heat pump…
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Help, need advice for ashp
Hello we have built a new house (no choice, last one falling down) and it's airtight and highly insulated. We were supposed to put an ashp in but we have run out of money and don't get a grant. Also have heard a lot of horror stories about crazy electric bills. So plan is to plumb it for an ashp but put on for a few years…
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ASHP for Water only + Electric Radiators (FTB Purchse)
Hello! FTB here and surveying options. There are quite a few new build (2023) 1 bed flats nearby that use ASHP - but only to heat the hot water (this done via a "vent brick?). I am aware that the property has EPC of B (and there is varying opinions on the accuracy of these). The EPC says the estimated costs are approx £800…
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I need to turn mains water off for a bit, will it affect ASHP?
Hi I want to fix a dripping tap, so Ill need to turn the mains off. Will this affect the ASHP plumbing? All my heating (radiators etc) is controlled by the ASHP. I think its safe to turn off the water, but thought Id check first. Thanks
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Concerned over ASHP noise for sensitive ears
I have reactive tinnitus and hyperacusis and a new 60 home housing estate is being built, nearest house will be approx 35 metres away from my house. All 60 houses will be built with air source heat pumps due to the new government rules. I am terrified I am going to have a low frequency hum cutting through my ears,…
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Heat meter - Fun & games
Been thinking about fitting a heat meter for a while so that I can get an accurate picture of just how much energy is pumped in to the central heating system here. With hard data in front of me, it will be much easier to select a suitably rated heat pump when the time comes without any guess work. Having looked at the…
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Heat Pumps and "Microbore" pipes
Would like to pick the collective brains about Heat Pumps and a 25+ year old central heating system that uses 10mm "microbore" pipes. I have 250m of this piping and 19 steel radiators in my wet system along with a 300L HW tank. The system is in good condition, works perfectly and keeps my well insulated (as well insulated…