Going from Coal to Air Heat Source Pump and PV's using ECO4 grant scheme

matt_drummer

Surely you want the setup that works best?

Pec123

matt_drummer said:

Surely you want the setup that works best?

Yes which one would that be? One comes out at 4W and one 4.25W but I do like the sound of the one that can be computer monitored. One has constant ventilation and other starts at 60% humidity. I think the deal breaker will be pipes in the room or not?

matt_drummer

These are solar panels.

I have to admit I am a bit confused, what has ventilation, humidity and pipes in the room got to do with solar panels.

I have some Growatt inverters and they can be monitored online and on a phone app. You may have to buy the wifi dongle for it but ask the installer. You do need an installer code to make it work.

I would go with the panels with the highest output but there's not a lot in it.

Read reviews online about the panels and inverters offered and choose what has the best reviews and least problems.

Pec123

AHSP decisions are the Grant Aerona 3 is their customer service and superior quality over competitors. That is what the contractor says.

Or  Mitsubishi ECO DAN Air Source Heat Pump-

This is what AI says:Certainly! Both the Mitsubishi ECO DAN Air Source Heat Pump and the Grant Aerona 3 are excellent options for air source heat pumps. Here is a comparison of the two:

Feature Mitsubishi ECO DAN Air Source Heat Pump Grant Aerona 3

Cost £5,000 - £7,000 £5,394

Warranty 5 years 7 years

Maximum Power Output 14 kW 13 kW

Minimum Operating Temperature -25°C -20°C

Both air source heat pumps are highly efficient and eco-friendly alternatives to fossil fuel boilers. The Mitsubishi ECO DAN Air Source Heat Pump has a maximum power output of 14 kW, while the Grant Aerona 3 has a maximum power output of 13 kW1. The Grant Aerona 3 is priced at £5,394, making it the best air source heat pump for those operating with a tight budget1. It also comes with a longer warranty period of 7 years compared to the Mitsubishi ECO DAN Air Source Heat Pump’s warranty period of 5 years1. The Mitsubishi ECO DAN Air Source Heat Pump has one of the lowest noise outputs amongst air source heat pumps and can operate effectively even at icy external temperatures of -25 degrees Celsius1.

Pec123

matt_drummer said:

These are solar panels.

I have to admit I am a bit confused, what has ventilation, humidity and pipes in the room got to do with solar panels.

I have some Growatt inverters and they can be monitored online and on a phone app. You may have to buy the wifi dongle for it but ask the installer. You do need an installer code to make it work.

I would go with the panels with the highest output but there's not a lot in it.

Read reviews online about the panels and inverters offered and choose what has the best reviews and least problems.

We are having a whole system put in via ECO4 but don't know which company to go for.

matt_drummer

Pec123 said:

The options we have been given: 

1. *HIB* Longi HiMo5 400W All Black Mono solar panel 10

SolaX X1-3.6T 1ph (inc WiFi dongle) inverter 

2.  Longi 425w white backsheet solar panel 10

Growatt MIN 3600 TL-X Dual MPPT 1ph (inc DC isolator) inverter

Which is more valuable?

These are solar panels and inverters, that is what you asked about, do some research and see what you like best.

I would go with the second option for your solar panels.

matt_drummer

Pec123 said:

AHSP decisions are the Grant Aerona 3 is their customer service and superior quality over competitors. That is what the contractor says.

Or  Mitsubishi ECO DAN Air Source Heat Pump-

This is what AI says:Certainly! Both the Mitsubishi ECO DAN Air Source Heat Pump and the Grant Aerona 3 are excellent options for air source heat pumps. Here is a comparison of the two:

Feature Mitsubishi ECO DAN Air Source Heat Pump Grant Aerona 3

Cost £5,000 - £7,000 £5,394

Warranty 5 years 7 years

Maximum Power Output 14 kW 13 kW

Minimum Operating Temperature -25°C -20°C

Both air source heat pumps are highly efficient and eco-friendly alternatives to fossil fuel boilers. The Mitsubishi ECO DAN Air Source Heat Pump has a maximum power output of 14 kW, while the Grant Aerona 3 has a maximum power output of 13 kW1. The Grant Aerona 3 is priced at £5,394, making it the best air source heat pump for those operating with a tight budget1. It also comes with a longer warranty period of 7 years compared to the Mitsubishi ECO DAN Air Source Heat Pump’s warranty period of 5 years1. The Mitsubishi ECO DAN Air Source Heat Pump has one of the lowest noise outputs amongst air source heat pumps and can operate effectively even at icy external temperatures of -25 degrees Celsius1.

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Here I would go with the Mitsubishi.

How big is your house and what is the heat loss?

They are quite large heat pumps.

Pec123

matt_drummer said:

Pec123 said:

The options we have been given: 

1. *HIB* Longi HiMo5 400W All Black Mono solar panel 10

SolaX X1-3.6T 1ph (inc WiFi dongle) inverter 

2.  Longi 425w white backsheet solar panel 10

Growatt MIN 3600 TL-X Dual MPPT 1ph (inc DC isolator) inverter

Which is more valuable?

These are solar panels and inverters, that is what you asked about, do some research and see what you like best.

I would go with the second option for your solar panels.

Without the computer/app monitoring?

matt_drummer

Pec123 said:

matt_drummer said:

Pec123 said:

The options we have been given: 

1. *HIB* Longi HiMo5 400W All Black Mono solar panel 10

SolaX X1-3.6T 1ph (inc WiFi dongle) inverter 

2.  Longi 425w white backsheet solar panel 10

Growatt MIN 3600 TL-X Dual MPPT 1ph (inc DC isolator) inverter

Which is more valuable?

These are solar panels and inverters, that is what you asked about, do some research and see what you like best.

I would go with the second option for your solar panels.

Without the computer/app monitoring?

I have Growatt inverters and I can view them online and via a phone app.

You can buy a wifi dongle for them but you need an installer code to activate it. The wifi dongle was about £20.

Or go with the other option if you prefer, there's little in it.

Pec123

It sounds as if you like Company 2.
This is what they have promised:

Please find attached Solar Panel array, schematics and the design for the Air source heat pump.

To confirm you have qualified for both the ASHP, Solar Panels, Room in roof insulation and loft insulation, fully funded under the ECO4 Scheme.

We will be installing a Mitsubishi ECO DAN Air Source Heat Pump- with an output as required by the heat loss calculations of the property, averaging at 8.5KW.

200 Litre Unvented Hot Water Cylinder- compatible with the ASHP.

8 Radiators, suitably sized to heat the rooms.

Pipework sized accordingly in the room not under floorboards. *Deal beaker*

Thermostatic Radiator valves throughout.

Manufacturers guarantee on 5 years (based on annual service being carried out)

Installation warranty of 12 months 

FTC6 Controller and Room Thermostatic controls.

Heat Pump sited to the rear of the property.  

Any ventilation required is also included, if necessary to fit, according to the PAS2035 guidelines.

To confirm, we have you scheduled to start the works on the 13th November 😊