Last seen: Jan 5, 2026
I'm currently on Agile but getting 8kw Daikin fitted next week, and looking to go on Cosy for ease of use. It would be good if I could get by on my ...
@transparent Very informative. Thank you
@old_scientist Yes NG for me too. They even rang me up 2 days after application was sent in to say "I thought you like to know it was accepted"...
@old_scientist I've had the DNO application back and they've passed it. Taking out the 40A electric shower made it ok. When I say take out, I ...
Fingers crossed I think we're on our way. After a few emails to octopus they have supposedly sent a revised application for a heat pump to the DNO ...
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@majordennisbloodnok I haven't opted in to any of the free days yet. I didn't like the wording "above normal use". Or something similar.
Definitely a lot of excess electricity about as Octopus Agile tariff is paying me tomorrow between 10.30am and 3pm for anything I use.
@editor Hi Mars, Very interesting read. An 100A fuse would have made my life much easier. I just applied to the DNO for a fuse upgrade as oc...
@dougmlancs I'll have to go down that route I suspect. If octopus ever get back to me again, I'll suggest taking it out of the calculations then...
@editor That would make my situation easier, but they were adamant they will only fit 80A max. If I want more I'll have to pay to have 3 phase fitt...
@editor Hi, My DNO is National Grid (West Midlands area). I had a 60A fuse, they came out but would only replace it with an 80A fuse. All at n...
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