Last seen: Aug 15, 2025
@derek-m, before sunrise is not going to happen 🤣 I'll go out tonight at around 23:00 and see what we can capture.
@smoke-me-a-kipper, all valid points. Reducing reliance on the grid would be an easier proposition if it meant switching off light bulbs and reduci...
@derek-m, I had that same thought process. I did the exercise in the late afternoon which probably wasn't sensible. I think I'll do it again in the ev...
@George, that's what we did inside. We did a lot of close ups. We'll do the same from outside.
@George, I actually have a thermal camera for the week and it never even crossed my mind to use it to identify "leaks". Good idea. I think I'll be up ...
@George, here's our offer, which I think we'll lock in for one year. Crazy high standing rate, but cheaper tariff than any other I can find at the mom...
@derek-m, I guess I'm frustrated with the inaction of government, and I don't know what measures consumers can take. Dale Vince has been going on abou...
@porthy, how incredibly frustrating. We’re having DHW issues (different to yours) too. Do you have one large cylinder with your HW and buffer in the...
@witchcraft, did running costs ever enter your decision making equation?
Quite honestly, I was expecting a far bigger reaction from the UK public and heat pump owners over the rising electricity and energy tariffs and most ...
@grahamh, I wish we’d installed a RED. Maybe we’ll get one in the years to come.
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