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@jeff yes Octopus Go is a fixed annual. Mine runs out 22/3/22 when I get the choice of these new rates. @editor whilst electric costs have increased (...
Agreed @batalto. Im still pinning my hope on V2
My new Octopus rates 😳. Well we knew everything was going up! I need to get a spreadsheet going to determine the best route, given the ASHP and EVs
@prjohn thanks PRJ. They are presented as facts, but are just statements. They are presented by a company trying to sell HVO boilers. International Su...
@batalto you have to go back to the beginning of my post 😊. Since April 22, 2021
My system has the expansion valves on both external pipes meaning only water is flowing. If the system is off and the pipes freeze, then the valves a...
Unbelievable numbers 😳 My Daikin thinks it’s used 2198kWh (actually it’s 2915kwh) and produced heating of 9102kWh This gives a SCOP of 3.12. 👍 I’m...
Current electric generation carbon footprint for my local zone. I recognise footprint varies by day/time. I’m still not convinced by HVO. Not that I ...
Hi @zoomuno I think the issue you may have is every decent ASHP engineer will be mad busy installing prior to the RHI cut off date end March. You coul...
Was outside as my Daikin went into reverse/defrost cycle. Here is a photo of the start. And the steam/water vapour being cleared as the process nearer...
@editor I’ve downloaded the app to track carbon intensity. It is particularly poor at the moment. The low record is 39g CO2 / kWh. Oil is 245g CO2 / k...
@derek-m I think I haven’t explained my point well. As one person, I can only do my bit to drive down my carbon footprint. Likewise everyone here. Ins...
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