Last seen: Jul 4, 2025
@cathoderay you can see way more on the app. You get daily data on power used, generated heat etc You can also control the unit, adjust temperatures...
@editor what kind of costs are you looking at for 16kwh of storage?
@cathoderay I did take a video of the app, but apparently I can't upload MP4.
@cathoderay you could get an Android emulator and just install the app on that. Otherwise I don't think there is a way
@cathoderay I'd advise you get the midea app and just find the data directly from that. It's on the app store and called "msmartlife"
@editor no it can't. I've considered it, but frankly I don't think we've ever had a power cut. If we do a load of electrical work I might consider get...
@editor we have 1 Sofar ME3000SP hybrid inverter (I think they are £700?) And then 14kw of pylontech batteries. They range in price but I think we pai...
@pauldavies83 the battery will supply whatever it can, then the grid picks up the rest. for example, 4kw demand = 1kw from grid and 3kw from the bat...
@editor you need a chint to disconnect you from the grid "islanding". Some battery systems (Powerwall 2) have one built in. Others (like mine) need an...
@jeff so we can get any tariff?! That's going to be carnage
I am 100% getting more batteries this year. At these prices, they will pay for themselves in months vs years. You can get something like 5kw for £1,50...
@george I think it's 12 months. Mine is anyway
Latest Posts
-
RE: Mitsu Wireless Controller and MelCloud
@davidalgarve If they are 'off' because of a timed s...
By Morgan , 54 seconds ago
-
RE: Heat Pump Servicing & Maintenance – Good Value or Rip-Off?
For reference, our installer has just contacted us afte...
By Old_Scientist , 23 hours ago
-
@toodles Of course. I've also used Tim and Kat's Gree...
By Old_Scientist , 23 hours ago
-
RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
Yes, I noticed that change too. The software really doe...
By Old_Scientist , 23 hours ago
-
RE: Octopus Cosy & Octopus EV + bidirectional smart tariff, together. What, eh?
@old_scientist me too. Just installed my new heat pump ...
By Eliuccio , 2 days ago
-
RE: Is your heat pump insured?
Yup just spoke to Privilege to inform them of my impend...
By Scalextrix , 2 days ago
-
RE: Forum updates, announcements & issues
Just to keep everyone in the loop, as the site continue...
By Mars , 2 days ago
-
RE: Fast DHW setting on Midea (Clivet) heat pump
@simon-w, is this something you could potentially assis...
By Mars , 3 days ago
-
RE: Share Your Experiences with Heat Pump Manufacturer Support
Fwiw I called my installer out for the first time a few...
By JamesPa , 3 days ago
-
RE: New Vaillant aroTherm Plus in black - When will it come to the UK?
@sandy, I'll send Vaillant an email tomorrow and see if...
By Mars , 3 days ago
-
RE: Long term efficiency degradation
@jamespa yes as I thought thanks. We have a reaso...
By Scalextrix , 3 days ago
-
RE: Who has a V2G EV installation
I agree, but a word of caution. V2X is also sometimes u...
By Majordennisbloodnok , 4 days ago
-
RE: Sunamp Thermino Heat Battery
@jamespa A few days after the installation had been com...
By Toodles , 4 days ago
-
RE: Planning Permission May 2025
Fair enough. I have read the legislation and MCS020a ...
By JamesPa , 6 days ago
-
RE: How do I choose a single room MVHR to prevent losing heat in my bathroom ?
An update on the Heatsava. It is the most difficult thi...
By heat-pump-newbie , 6 days ago
-
RE: ASHP heat output monitoring
@carlo - not much better, is it. It looks more like a u...
By cathodeRay , 7 days ago
-
RE: Renewables & Heat Pumps in the News
this document extensively describes (in a non-blame, ne...
By Judith , 1 week ago
-
RE: Ecodan - Legionella Operation Time and Target Temperature
Once the white plastic cap is removed, my immersion loo...
By Old_Scientist , 1 week ago
-
RE: Replacing Refrigerant on Mitsubishi Heat Pump
@dgclimatecontrol I don't know, but they were not happy...
By DavidAlgarve , 1 week ago
-
RE: Why do we need pressurised systems?
A good question @toodles. My old open thermal store and...
By AllyFish , 1 week ago
