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Last seen: Mar 23, 2026
There’s a lot of sense in what you say. I’ve now had to go down the Section 75 Consumer Credit route over my failed installation. Having decided to st...
I’m abandoning my attempt to get a heat pump for the time being. Until I can find a local company I can trust with a good record of successful install...
Update. The installer has agreed to cancel the contract and return my money. That’s twice now I’ve attempted to get a heat pump installed. Octopus wer...
It’s so difficult isn’t it? I got three quotes, spoke to five companies (and the local Viessman supplier couldn’t even be bothered to reply) asked all...
Very frustrating. I agreed the quote on 18th January and paid the deposit (and the other agreed stage payment last month). Was given the install date ...
I’m unable to rate my heat pump as the installer has failed to turn up today, as contracted. I had no advance notice and, after ringing got this email...
@allyfish That’s really encouraging to hear. Your system is almost identical to the one we will have (12kWh HP) and a slightly bigger battery. Even to...
@iancalderbank I have PV envy. 😀 Yours is bigger than mine by a factor of 3. And I can’t use Intelligent Octopus until Myenergi/Octopus work out an in...
@derek-m Thanks again - and I agree with you. This is a voyage of discovery for me but your earlier assessment to keep the solar diverter makes sense ...
@derek-m Sorry misunderstood. No, the power diverter does not take power from the battery at any point. It only takes power when a) the battery is at ...
Some fascinating points made. My iBoost is playing nicely with the Powerwall. Today, for example, the PW algorithm charged my battery to 75% last nigh...
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