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Octopus cosy 9 air source heat pump in a 1965 - 1982 property

RICHARD

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The old boiler failed a few times and spares were difficult to source. I'm happy to help others make an informed decision.

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Joined the network in 2025

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About this property

Whitstable, CT5

3 bedrooms

Air source heat pump

Cost of energy bills per year: About £2000

Installing the system

We had to reinforce the loft to accommodate the cylinder. The water softener was moved.
The installation took 4 days by Octopus who were very competent and responsible. We were consulted on various aspects of the installation as it progressed.

Living with a heat pump

It's working. The weather has not demanded the heating to cut in for long although we have boosted it on one evening. It's only the first week so we cannot comment in depth yet. The water is heated on the overnight octopus tariff of 7p per kw and we have hot water all day. Once the heating is required I'll look into switching to the heat pump plunge price tariff and do the arithmetic. I am considering what size battery to add to the solar system in order to run the heat pump during the day on solar generated energy or on the overnight tariff.

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On street parking available