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by thedoomguy6312
Fri May 20, 2022 9:23 am
Forum: Energy storage, batteries, energy tariffs
Topic: Balancing solar and Air Source Heat Pump
Replies: 17
Views: 3645

Re: Balancing solar and Air Source Heat Pump

IN terms of insulation, I would say the house is pretty good. I have a small FLIR camera and have addresses some of teh worst spots. I may replace some of the window double glazing panels. When we lived in switzerland, we had teh heat exchange system but this would mean re ventilation the house?
by thedoomguy6312
Wed May 18, 2022 12:06 pm
Forum: Energy storage, batteries, energy tariffs
Topic: Balancing solar and Air Source Heat Pump
Replies: 17
Views: 3645

Re: Balancing solar and Air Source Heat Pump

Ok, will definitely do the switch. I am surprised PV generates so little in winter. I was expecting a little background at least. As long as the heat pump is able to maintain a cop of 4 or more, it is still better than my gas boiler. The house is well insulated and has underfloor heating on 2 floors...
by thedoomguy6312
Tue May 17, 2022 3:15 pm
Forum: Energy storage, batteries, energy tariffs
Topic: Balancing solar and Air Source Heat Pump
Replies: 17
Views: 3645

Re: Balancing solar and Air Source Heat Pump

a lot to think about. i am quite new to all this so forgive me if I do not follow all the abbreviations. I know the Stiebel has a solar diverter, so in a way, I have a hot water battery, but at the moment, I am not sure it is doing much so have contacted the installer to make sure it is well configu...
by thedoomguy6312
Sun May 15, 2022 10:12 pm
Forum: Energy storage, batteries, energy tariffs
Topic: Balancing solar and Air Source Heat Pump
Replies: 17
Views: 3645

Balancing solar and Air Source Heat Pump

Hi all, New to this forum so apologies if this topic has been done before. I have moved into a house last year in September 2021. About 1 month later, our energy supplier went bust (Pure PLanet) and we were shifted to Shell energy. Since moving in, I replaced 106 halogen downlighters and shifted eve...