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limited to 3.6, seem not to be as excited about extra panels as they used to be. Opensolar seems to indicate that we could use most of the 6000 kWh generated, not fully convinced. G99 fast track could allow another battery and second inverter plus a few more panels but installer advised to go with quoted system initially. in NI

hi, grinding slowly through build completion and only now able to consider a PV system. larger house, fully electric consumption 12000 kWh annually 8 kW split Daikin heatpump 500 litre DHW tank (2 immersion) 2 W machine, 2 Dishwasher, Tumble dryer(heatpump) 2 MVHR always at least one working from home high care requirements, laundry washing. Large South. slightly east facing roof. all opinions welcome. have quote as below 10.5k - 18x4 30W jinko 430W n- type solar panels - 1x go energy 3.6kW hybrid inverter - 1x give energy 9.5kwh battery - 1x myenergi Eddi - Installion commissioning and certification

We went Siemens Studioline for the two ovens, both pyroltic one with microwave and steam. Availability is likely an issue. Two dishwashers Siemens, Hob is 90 cm Novy induction, actually bought from Amazon at a reasonable price. And boiling tap much better than expected. Water softener in garage also great.

I have my Daikin 8Kw split set to cool. I had issues with supply of the unit as nobody said they could support cooling. The Daikin literature describes in detail the cooling aspect and controls but has never been supplied in Ireland, at least not last year. Eventually I managed supply and fit but then all sorts of control issues. I had to settle for a simple cool on or off, controlled by a simple timer. I have the flow temp set to 15, after a bit of experimentation. I can isolate the living or bedroom section. It worked well during the hot spell, we were away for 5 days and I was able to remotely activate the heatpump to make sure the house was cool on our return. The total energy used is minimal, just a pity we don't yet have PV. We have no bedrooms above the living dining area to avoid any overheating.

Looks great but near end of build budgetary situation made it difficult to stretch to the DeLonghi

The magnifica is now at 329.99 on Amazon. I've bought one!!

I considered an Ochsner split system but the short warranty (2 years) for something that's supposed to be better built along with high service charges put me off

Josko a fair bit more expensive than Internorm also beside you! McMullan and ODonnell get some good reports for local company. We have Internorm aluclad PVC

I think the acre of PV panels also helped with the high thermal store temperature After multiple attempts and many hours I abandoned my quest to install a Sunamp unit and am going with a split low temperature ASHP with a 500 litre UVC.

Hi all, Literally crawling to the finish line but still hitting landmines. Latest is the issue of the size of the UVC. I had requested a 500litre to cater for 5 showers 1 bath house, kids with additional needs, guests if they ever return and my often dirty job requiring a good evening scrub! Daikin is the chosen ASHP due to availability and local knowledge but suppliers differ wildly in what they say will work and what won't. I now have 3 alternative views, when all presented with the same data. But none are willing to specify a 500 litre UVC tank saying 300 is the max on offer, but one offers a 500litre Daikin thermal store. The explanations defy the laws of physics but I require the system to be commissioned correctly for the warranty to be valid. Surely if a 500litre thermal store is acceptable a 500lite UVC should also work. All opinions valued Thanks

Who is providing your windows? 3 years since we ordered ours and Internorm were the best option for us also.

I bought a Novy 1778 induction hob via Amazon, had it in basket for ages, the price kept going up and down. Managed to get the last one, were two for a while. Hasn't been in stock since, almost half price. seemed to have been sent from France. Also there were several 3rd party sellers offering at a lower price but with email first request.

@jack how do you control your slab cooling? I'm about to install a 8kW Daikin LT split ASHP but both supplier and installing plumber are very dismissive of the cooling ability, despite what the Daikin literature says. I have a fully tiled ground floor. Is it as simple as, switch the ASHP to cooling and set the thermostats to the desired temperature and let the ASHP reach that?

Thanks, floors getting tiled next week so likely too late, certainly for delivery from China! Main kitchen dining already done. Might look for something more local.

Thanks Steamey, I now have an updated quote for an 8kW Split Daikin that is reversible. The supplier is still doubtful that cooling the floor a little can work and has never tried it or seen it work in practice despite what the Daikin literature may say. So I have still an issue, in that I'm not sure if simply switching the heat pump to cooling perhaps in June and then setting the room thermostats to my 'max' temperature and hoping that this will direct the cooling from the ASHP. I only want the bedroom area of the house to be cooled. The supplier says that I should use a thermostat with a floor sensor in case the slab gets too cold, my thoughts are that this should not be required as I can't envisage that amount of cooing being required and I plan to set the minimum temperature to 13° All input appreciated V

Hi All, After an extremely tough build we are nearing completion and I am about to order an ASHP for DHW (500 litre UVC)and UFH. The house is 400 sqm with separate bedroom and living areas, 5 bed (3 upstairs). 4 Velux passive roof lights for stack ventilation. We have a larger than average house partly due to disability requirements. The house was planned to achieve 'passive' levels and require little heating, I have been running a couple of 1200 W electric heaters which easily have the house comfortable even during the recent cold spell. I have selected Daikin as the manufacturer due to local support and experience of our plumber, (who has been excellent). I wanted a reversible pump to have the option of cooling as well as heating, with the view that the house may require a small nudge to stay comfortable. The plumbers usual supplier were going to supply a non-reversible 14kW low temp split, I feel that this is oversized and that that a 8kW Daikin Altherma 3 low temp split (reversible) will provide more than we need (and I still have my electric heaters!) along with the electric towel rails (5x800 watt). All ok so far bar the ability to cool as the supplier says it won't work. In all the Daikin brochures floor cooling is promoted for the reversible units. How can I control the cooling aspect of the UFH? a thermostat that controls cooling only seems to be directed to fan coil control. Do I just switch the ASHP to cooling and then set the themostats to the desired temperature and let the ASHP try to achieve that? Perhaps I can set the minimum temperature flow rate to a level where the risk of condensation is minimised? I really only want the bedroom block not to overheat and to be slightly cooled. I also need the system to work simply as my wife doesn't want to be left with a complex heating system when I am unable to tinker. thanks for any advice,

And who for and what heat pump?

I've picked a pair of Siemens Studioline ovens as much for how they look. Pyroltic cleaning was a must which ruled out a full steam, but one oven has pulse steam (whatever that does!)

Thanks will keep this in mind, house is very non standard including doors, their 500 is the same width as the 300, with only a height increase. The tank could go in before the door set if required.

I'll also let you know what way my 500litre order goes. We have plenty of space so could perhaps double up on insulation.

Thanks both, looks like we are going with them. I'm hoping to get additional insulation factory added and may box the tank and fill with cellulose.

Hi, Anyone any experience of WH UVC. Plumber is proposing 400 or 500 litre to be heated by Daikin ASHP. My house is eventually being completed after a lot of remedial work. Thanks

@richiThanks, My water is medium hard when I check the NI water website with my postcode, I mainly want the softener to make the showers and glass panels easier to clean and to allow appliances to have an easier and hopefully longer life. I'm not sure if any residue even if it just wipes off would be acceptable! So I'm still trying to source a softener for my 5 shower house!! regards

@ProDave I've been trying to find current regs to give to the electrician but can't find the the necessary document. The electrician is worried that unless there was a clear 50, some one is liable to hit a cable when putting up plasterboard. I've had serious trouble trying to source an electrician and don't want to annoy the one who has shown interest in doing the job. many thanks

Thanks for that, are the regs UK wide? I'm in NI which is often well out of sync. My current 45 should be enough even when the battens have to be drilled to allow cables.