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What abernyte proposes here is just using a generator to run a backup fossil fuel boiler. A heatpump will always need more electricity.. Your back...
@rusty I had a look, got tired after 11 of the 38 or so questions. To be honest, most questions seem sensible. They do not seem to pay much atte...
This is all very interesting! I wish Solis would make sure that during the first couple of weeks after an account is configured on Soliscloud, they...
This is interesting, I think @transparent suggested there could be a method to get the DNO to upgrade the supply upgraded to three-phase on safety gro...
The octopus export is now working, with the non mcs non flexiorb process. There was some delay as they are asking for a building control certificat...
One thing you may want to do is to get Solis to check your usb datalogger firmware and maybe get Solis to upgrade it. They upgraded mine a month or...
You seem to have a three phase supply, but I am guessing this is not a before and after set of photos? Do you mean the EV charger works but the apps...
Just wondering if Octopus fit your EV charger or also the PV? One CT clamp seems to be unused but perhaps it is not needed? If the goal is just to ...
@bash I raised a ticket with Solis and they increased the frequency of the data upload to soliscloud for my inverter to once a minute. After a mont...
This is the first day when the Solis was engaged in some contributing - it will still be optimised to smooth avoidable peaks. Unfortunately I am fin...
It was via Bluetooth, using the same app and you can connect to the inverter or the datalogger. You can also use modbus over tcp but I would not pu...
Just in case anyone is evaluating which battery manufacturers are "supported" to use in the Solis, below is the list I see for the Solis S6 on Soliscl...
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RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
Looks like not much change in electricity prices in the...
By ChandyKris , 49 minutes ago
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RE: Questions about A2A for heating as well as cooling
@rob-of-york I would concur with the underfloor insulat...
By Toodles , 1 hour ago
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RE: New Vaillant Arotherm controls link to existing thermostats ; wired vs wireless
Nothing attached! I have rads but UFH makes the case ...
By JamesPa , 1 hour ago
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RE: Cooling with air to water heat pumps
Passive cooling should always be the first call. Keep ...
By JamesPa , 2 hours ago
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RE: How Accurate Is My DIY Heat Loss Calculation?
I think this calculation goes the other way. 3.54kW ga...
By JamesPa , 2 hours ago
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RE: Do I add Air Con or MVHR to existing A2W ASHP?
@rob-of-york Thank you, I’m thinking along these same l...
By Toodles , 19 hours ago
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@Mars Good questions! The downstairs unit did the maj...
By Rob of York , 19 hours ago
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RE: Volumisers in Heat Pump Systems: Does Placement Matter?
@dave, I think @jamespa has probably identified the mos...
By Mars , 2 days ago
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RE: Plug and play solar. Thoughts?
My thought is simple. Bring it on and bring on plug in...
By JamesPa , 2 days ago
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RE: Heat Geek mini store vs pump size
Yes I agree, that’s why Heat Geek have most likely sele...
By Tomtheheatingengineer , 3 days ago
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@tomtheheatingengineer, thank you, and welcome to the f...
By Mars , 3 days ago
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RE: HeatGeek vs Octopus surveys: puzzling disparity - any ideas why?
@majordennisbloodnok @tomtheheatingengineer For my ...
By JamesPa , 3 days ago
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RE: Is the "divide by 2900" rule still valid?
Really flow rate is a pipework limitation not a water p...
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