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<blockquote data-quote="Puff" data-source="post: 7348410" data-attributes="member: 70980"><p>Bought a 3 bed house @1000ft in West Wales, so its wet, cold, often in the clouds (like today). It came with an ASHP and a warning about electricity bills! House itself is cavity walled but they're not insulated and has d/glazing throughout. Oversize radiators though UFH in the "sun room" (an extension). Previously was oil-fired.</p><p>I'm conscious of the cost of running the place, so watch the smart meter like a hawk. I used 10,250 units last year (less than the 16000 the last owners did!). The h/w is always on. Since October I've set a value for during the day and drop it a couple for when I go to bed, so its constantly on. During the day there is a wood stove constantly on, which has the effect of hitting the target temp with wood not elec, which is then stocked up overnight. I also have a holiday rental, which normally hits 50% occupancy during the year but that's on oil and less occupied in the winter.</p><p>With that in mind, whilst it's not the cheapest way to heat the house, its warm/dry and comfortable. I'm also converting a barn which will be highly insulated but also going to have an ASHP. I estimate that will be 1/2 to 1/3 the equivalent usage, though I will have solar pv to help on the h/water. I'll be living there.</p><p>If the ASHP on the new place is still costly, I'll dig up the paddock & switch to GSHP<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Puff, post: 7348410, member: 70980"] Bought a 3 bed house @1000ft in West Wales, so its wet, cold, often in the clouds (like today). It came with an ASHP and a warning about electricity bills! House itself is cavity walled but they're not insulated and has d/glazing throughout. Oversize radiators though UFH in the "sun room" (an extension). Previously was oil-fired. I'm conscious of the cost of running the place, so watch the smart meter like a hawk. I used 10,250 units last year (less than the 16000 the last owners did!). The h/w is always on. Since October I've set a value for during the day and drop it a couple for when I go to bed, so its constantly on. During the day there is a wood stove constantly on, which has the effect of hitting the target temp with wood not elec, which is then stocked up overnight. I also have a holiday rental, which normally hits 50% occupancy during the year but that's on oil and less occupied in the winter. With that in mind, whilst it's not the cheapest way to heat the house, its warm/dry and comfortable. I'm also converting a barn which will be highly insulated but also going to have an ASHP. I estimate that will be 1/2 to 1/3 the equivalent usage, though I will have solar pv to help on the h/water. I'll be living there. If the ASHP on the new place is still costly, I'll dig up the paddock & switch to GSHP:D [/QUOTE]
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