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Last seen: Feb 19, 2025
Just to close this one out. The relaxation of the planning regs meant I could move closer to the boundary. This put it closer to the fence blocking l...
@gary that’s what I am hoping - whatever he said he is coming back so hopefully I’ll get whatever needs going done 🤞
@toodles He did set up the app though I have been back through and made several changes. I spoke with the installer of the battery / solar today and ...
@toodles thanks. Yes I am in the Octopus Go Tarriff as my Polestar is not intelligent apparently… I am new to this there’s been a lot of change and ...
@gary Sorry I wasn’t clear above. Last night when the battery was charging and the heat pump was heating water etc the Octopus Mini was read...
A little off topic but not too far I hope. @toodles I believe we spoke previously when I was looking at AIRA for my ASHP. Well things moved on quickl...
@npru I am waiting on the revisit from Octopus to look at the new location - that includes a noise assessment - While the unit is noisier I believe t...
My journey goes on - still planning on going with Octopus - however concessions were made following the second design visit to maintain 1m from the bo...
@pie_eater Again, some great info relating to my OE and AIRA drama - I really appreciate the detail, and it's gone a long way to allaying my concerns....
@toodles Thanks for this info. I will look into the Homey and maybe discuss with OE to see if it's something they can install for the additional cost....
@mikeh I’ve hit go on Octopus as the cost difference was massive - did like the look of the AIRA but not £5400 much. Just put both proposals in the...
@jamespa Thanks for the response- I’ll do some additional digging before pressing the button on that large investment for sure!
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