Indra V2H Trial
I joined twitter just for this, and sent:
"Joined Octopus late Aug with a function smart meter from Ovo, hoping to use Go for our EV. Octopus still can't connect to our elec meter (they do to the gas one). Noticed "uSwitch" wrongly think we have a business meter - related?"
Shortly I got back a Direct Message:
"Hi Rob, I just read your tweet and would love to help. I see you have an old generation electricity smart meter and we’re trying to connect to it. I’ve sent a request and need to wait to see if it goes through. I’ll check again this evening and let you know. Thanks, Hector"
I just checked, and uswitch now works correctly. I think that Ovo setup my meter in an unusual way 3 years ago somehow, such that both uswitch and Octopus couldn't understand it. All good now 🙂
It follows the load quite well. If the Indra box is "on", then the smart meter tends to read between -50W and +50W, except in the cheap 4 hour time.
I think if there's little PV, then we tend to pull in 10W to 50W from the grid - it moves up and down as we draw power - the heatpump kicks in and out (600W), the washing machine and fridge are on - they too intermittantly draw power. When there's some sun (when is that?), then from memory I think we tend to supply a varying 10W to 50W into the grid. Kettle+Toaster will likely draw too much and the Indra box will max out, and we start importing some from the grid - our Indra box is configured to +/-4kW.
- 22 Forums
- 2,060 Topics
- 45 K Posts
- 32 Online
- 3,318 Members
Join Us!
Trusted Installers
Struggling to find a reliable heat pump installer? A poor installation can lead to inefficiencies and high running costs. We now connect homeowners with top-rated installers who deliver quality work and excellent service.
✅ Verified, trusted & experienced installers
✅ Nationwide coverage expanding
✅ Special offers available
Latest Posts
-
RE: Ripped Off: How UK Homeowners Are Paying Gas Prices for Wind Energy
Very well said. When people complain about 'the counc...
By JamesPa , 50 minutes ago
-
RE: Using AI to optimise your system
Some strange stuff comes out of AI, hope your output is...
By Johnmo , 4 hours ago
-
RE: Grant Aerona3 - Home Assistant control via Modbus
Difference is I’m actively encouraging as much cycling ...
By Mars , 5 hours ago
-
RE: Discharging battery to grid whilst charging EV
@majordennisbloodnok I should probably clarify: I wasn'...
By AndrewJ , 10 hours ago
-
RE: Enabling WiFi: Samsung ASHP on Smart Things App
@grahamh-uk I looked into adding a Wifi kit to my Samsu...
By TechnoGeek , 12 hours ago
-
And here's a follow up article on the same subject that...
By Mars , 12 hours ago
-
RE: Renewables & Heat Pumps in the News
@johnmo Ours is powered from solar energy (with grid ba...
By Toodles , 16 hours ago
-
RE: Heat Pump Manufacturers Recommending Buffer Tanks
I'm curious who you think are the reluctant ears. Cert...
By JamesPa , 1 day ago
-
RE: Commencing on an ASHP Installation Process
If that is the case then I would add to my earlier post...
By JamesPa , 1 day ago
-
RE: Battery sizing - How low can you go!
The second 6.5 kWh Growatt battery was installed today....
By ChandyKris , 3 days ago
-
RE: Vaillant & OVO partner up to offer Heat Pump Plus
So… I called them this morning and I’m up and running o...
By Westkent , 3 days ago
-
RE: IVT Greenline high pressure switch and electrical cassette errors
Your system seems to be more modern than mine, mine was...
By abbote , 3 days ago
-
RE: Advice for ground source heat pump in new build with PV and batteries
Braver person than me. No way I would go down that rout...
By Johnmo , 3 days ago
-
RE: Getting the best out of a heat pump - is Homely a possible answer?
@arundalep yes I have no issue with this. The observati...
By benson , 4 days ago
-
-
RE: Rate the quality of your heat pump design and installation
So your Halo lite should really do nothing, when connec...
By Johnmo , 4 days ago
-
RE: Planning Update: 1 Metre Boundary Rule for Heat Pumps Has Been Scrapped
This is indeed welcome news. In addition the new legi...
By JamesPa , 4 days ago
-
-
RE: Is Your 6kW Air Source Heat Pump Really a 6kW?
@johnmo I think we’ve been trudging through the same...
By SUNandAIR , 5 days ago
-
RE: How To Balance Radiators & the Role of the Lockshield Valve: A Homeowner's Guide
Good luck, I hope it all works out!
By JamesPa , 7 days ago