eandg Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 We've been delayed far longer than expected which means we're up against it to get ASHP in and commissioned by the end of March to get cashback/RHI. Looking at our programme and cashflow just now and wondering if we need UFH (and screed) in to get it commissioned or can we do so without connecting up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReedRichards Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 Your MCS-accredited installer needs to sign-off on the installation before you can make an RHI claim. They are the person who can answer your question authoritatively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eandg Posted December 5, 2021 Author Share Posted December 5, 2021 1 hour ago, ReedRichards said: Your MCS-accredited installer needs to sign-off on the installation before you can make an RHI claim. They are the person who can answer your question authoritatively. Thanks (and on my list for tomorrow). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAS-Build Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 If we get our new ASHP commissioned and MCS-accredited and get on to RHI before end March 2022, will payments continue or is it planned that it will end in March? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J1mbo Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 It's a contract for 7 years, it's closing to new applicants at end of March. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfb Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 I believe you won't be able to get the RHI unless the whole dwelling has had a completion certificate from building control and has an EPC. It's not just about getting the heating/dhw/ASHP commissioned. There should be a new system replacing the RHI (£5000 per install) which you may be eligible for but it is all uncertain at the moment and even the ASHP installers/suppliers don't know how it will pan out yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blooda Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 I am in a similar situation, I have mine commissioned - According to the Website you need 1) Bank account details] 2) an EPC certificate [number], and 3) the MCS Certificate. I am assured you do not need a completion certificate from BC. But will let you know when I apply, shortly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 5 hours ago, jfb said: even the ASHP installers/suppliers don't know how it will pan out yet. It will be done badly. It is basically thee government trying to look like they are doing the right thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J1mbo Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 …whilst halving the available funding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andehh Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 We'll miss it by about 2 months, disappointing... But maintaining perspective vs rest of the project! Still hoping & tracking the £5k replacement & what hoops will need to be jumped through to make a go for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J1mbo Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 I wonder if you could get the ASHP installed with a plate heat exchanger and a buffer cylinder - with nothing connected to the other side of it - so that the installation could nevertheless be completed, assuming there is electricity available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamyTea Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 8 minutes ago, J1mbo said: I wonder if you could get the ASHP installed with a plate heat exchanger and a buffer cylinder - with nothing connected to the other side of it - so that the installation could nevertheless be completed, assuming there is electricity available? I think there was a thread where someone wanted to fit PV modules to their new build roof, but not connect them, in the hope the SAP/EPC would be improved. Let's not cheat the system, even in jest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J1mbo Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 I would see it as project management tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triassic Posted December 7, 2021 Share Posted December 7, 2021 (edited) On 05/12/2021 at 15:53, eandg said: We've been delayed far longer than expected which means we're up against it to get ASHP in and commissioned by the end of March to get cashback/RHI. Looking at our programme and cashflow just now and wondering if we need UFH (and screed) in to get it commissioned or can we do so without connecting up? Its a days job to fit an ASHP and a day for the hot water cylinder and plumbing to connect the two.. You could fit everything, including the buffer tank and UFH manifolds now. Just close the valves to the manifolds and commission the ASHP and hot water side. In a few (many!) months time when you're ready, commission the UFH side. Edited December 7, 2021 by Triassic typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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