Last seen: Jul 13, 2025
@squiff I have read in several places that it is better to slightly undersize a heat pump than oversize it as it improves efficiency. If you have lo...
@declan90 Just to clarify Declan, its the Mixergy App that doesnt see it, the Eddi App does. I also have an OpenEnergyMonitor system which I can highl...
@sicky Since noone has yet replied, Ill try and add my understanding of the situation. Zoning heat pumps is generally thought to be a mistake as it ...
@Declan90 I have a 130lt mixergy cylinder powered only via my Eddi at the moment and two persons living here. So far I havent had any need to manual...
and if you have PV, that should reduce the drain on the battery in daylight hours. Its a complex mix of price v payback time, it will be interesting t...
Although sub-optimally it only has to power over the peak price period.
@toodles I will let you know after the winter 😁
Hi Katie, I’ve just gone on to the cosy tariff with a 5kWh battery. Remember you have two off peak periods a day so unless you think you will use more...
@shapingstuff Just realised my mistake, they are called refractometers not diffractometers 🙂
I can’t answer all your issues but I will have a go at a couple. 3/ I can’t fathom that at all. The heat pump will easily have a COP of greater tha...
@Toodles Fear not, you are not alone 🙂
@transparent I cant trace the cables as they go behind the supporting board and I would have to take off the whole thing. I will have a look at what w...
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@moman0311 welcome to the forums. I've received your em...
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RE: Anyone still weathering it out with Agile?
Yes, but now try finding a working phone box….
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@old_scientist like for like comparisons are almost imp...
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