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@justinsb I’m looking at a solaredge system would be curious what you paid and your thoughts / recommendations? Key thing with batteries, what’s im...
@batalto I think in time those levy’s will be on gas bills. In the short term given 80% of UK homes are heated by gas it would exacerbate fuel pove...
@webcmg The schematic on page 24 is the closest I could find with your system, the difference is you have a buffer tank instead of a 40 litre de...
@webcmg A mixer will give you control over the lower desired temp circuit, ideally the UFH. Given the rooms with rads are cold you either need a bi...
Interesting that octopus go has gone from 5p between 00:30 - 04:30 to 7.5p and outside of these hours from 25.08p to 31.42p and an increase in the sta...
@batalto It wasn’t so much peak load it was more additional cycling on the battery unit in leased vehicles, where you paying a mileage rate which is d...
@prjohn The Leaf has v2g and I would buy one just to experiment with. However, the biggest problem is the hardware in the house is very complex and...
@webcmg It looks like you have a thermostatic blending valve which should reduce the flow in the underfloor to a predetermined level by mixing the ...
@batalto did you get a quote for shipping and timescale?
@webcmg you’re absolutely correct. I was purely referencing my own experience with the improved effectiveness / efficiency of the control system. Depe...
@batalto I’m converted, every unit I can draw from a battery will save me 20p. Just trying to find the right solution and installer. Had a look at ...
@webcmg I’m using the same control equipment as you and designed the system (installers didn’t have a clue). The VRC location is critical as it i...
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