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Cosy Octopus for Heat Pump Owners
https://octopus.energy/smart/cosy-octopus Whether it makes financial sense is for heat pump owners to judge. PS: it is compatible with Agile Outgoing.
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Mitsubishi Heat Pump Clearances
I can't find any offcial statement about how much space needs to be allowed around a Mitsubishi heat pump. I'm interested in R32 or R290 models at the lower end of the power range 5-6kW
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Octopus ASHP
Well, what can I say. Great service, lots of it, but issues are not getting resolved. OCTOPUS ENERGY AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMPS been through the rigorous process to installation, and had all my rads replaced,HW tank installed, super friendly staff. Electrician was a nightmare.. ruined a lot of deocr. Notwithstanding, main…
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EPC rated air pump as "poor"
Hi I'm looking at putting an offer on a house, I don't know much about heat pumps, so naturally nervous about it. I checked the EPC for rough estimate on how much it costs to run the property per year, it says 1.4k.
The rating it gave the heat pump is poor, so is water heating. Any thoughts? I don't understand any of this…
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ASHP and Solar Panels
My mother lives in a small two bed home with a 25 year old storage heater system. In early June she is getting an air sourced heat pump, radiators, new boiler and solar panels fitted. There is no charge as she qualifies for a full government grant. Work is being conducted via LMF. My question is does she need to notify her…
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Worried About Quality of ASHP Installation
We have been considering ASHP for some time and approached a trusted local company we had used several times over the last 20 years for triple glazing and other fittings around our 3 bed semi.They told us they did ASHP systems, though it turned out they actually have an agreement with a separate company that do the job.We…
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Air source heat pump vs modern electric storage heater (Scotland)
Sorry if this is in the wrong place or duplicate; I've done searches but can't find anything relevant to my query. We are 2 adults in a bungalow, been here 3 yrs. We have a 2 yr old wood burner which is our main source of heat and 20+ yrs old oil boiler which has just died. We need to replace the boiler so we can have hot…
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Turn Off Heat Pump at night?
We have had our oil boiler replaced with a heat pump six months ago. It just heats the existing 7 radiators. I'm reasonably pleased with its performance even when the temperature drops below zero. However, our electricity usage has almost trebled in those coldest months. The Heat Pump runs 24/24. I used to set a timer to…
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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 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?