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@jamespa I have two EVs as well as solar PV and an ASHP. It is a balance. The 27/7p per kWh means we average 19p/kWh like you. I’m also working with H...
@diverted-energy I think your “subsidied tariff” statement is incorrect. The range of tariffs offered by, for example Octopus, are there to balance th...
We had an excellent four months (11/3 to 15/7) generating 2037kWh from our 4kW system. After 13 years. Paid £1559.60 on the FiT. Amazing. ‘Twas a very...
510kWh of solar PV from my 4kW Hyundai panels and SMA SunnyBoy inverter in rural Worcestershire for May. Pleased. This equates to ~£380 or so based on...
@andris hi. Whilst I understand your logic, the FiT is a generation payment. So I generate 50kWh. I get paid for 50kWh. It assumes I use 50% of those ...
I did ~490kWh in April from my south facing 4kW system in rural Worcestershire. Very pleased. That paid ~£360 via FiT. ASHP is currently switched o...
The annual update. so the April 24 to 25 numbers: we used 4316 kWh. SCOP was 3.91 SCOP since starting 3.83. So this is ok, but was hoping for be...
We generated 410kWh in March from a 4kW system installed in 2012. So paid £315 or so. Sweet
I’m not sure I can influence tariffs (for those in energy poverty). But I can point out tariffs available to those with smart meters, that could help ...
@toodles that’s very good. I’m not including my FiT payments, as they are not available today. It pays all my bill. But your battery and return to gri...
What tariffs are fellow RHH users on? Ive been lucky to pretty much keep my electricity costs the same, despite increasing prices as I’ve changed ta...
@majordennisbloodnok I’m completely happy with Smart Meter & giving Octopus remote control of my EV charger. I can take back manual control if req...
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Switch suitable to change between two inverter CT's
My setup has the Heat pump and EV wallbox seperated fro...
By Jancold , 4 hours ago
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RE: HeatGeek vs Octopus surveys: puzzling disparity - any ideas why?
@batpred They offered both, I went with Pro. As an amat...
By baroquebank , 10 hours ago
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RE: To re-pipe or not to re-pipe? Moving from oil boiler to air source heat pump.
@penval, really useful update. After all the discussion...
By Mars , 1 day ago
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RE: Who's your electricity provider and what's your tariff?
@papahuhu I prefer to look at it simplistically. We d...
By Old_Scientist , 2 days ago
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RE: How Accurate Is My DIY Heat Loss Calculation?
D'oh - of course. I shouldn't post before my brain is f...
By Old_Scientist , 2 days 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 , 2 days 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 , 2 days 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 days 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 , 3 days ago
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@Mars Good questions! The downstairs unit did the maj...
By Rob of York , 3 days 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 , 4 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 , 4 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 , 5 days ago
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@tomtheheatingengineer, thank you, and welcome to the f...
By Mars , 5 days ago
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