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@dgclimatecontrol I asked them if they check (and top up) the refrigerant levels during the service and they said no. I said this is specified on the ...
We are currently generating and consuming roughly 7000kWh per year, net exporting for the 6 months April to Sept, and net importing October through to...
Same here @toodles, my single PW3 can charge at upto 5kW, and as it approaches 100% I see the rate fall off, sometimes only charging at a few hundred ...
For reference, our installer has just contacted us after first year offering service of Heat Pump and cylinder for £250. They mentioned checking and c...
@toodles Of course. I've also used Tim and Kat's Green Walk (YouTuber's) excellent spreadsheet* for different Octopus tariffs that predicts monthly ...
Yes, I noticed that change too. The software really does 'encourage' you to stay in the recommended 20% to 80% SoC range, which I guess will help main...
People have been speculating for years that the current SEG rates cannot last. No doubt they will drop at some point, but for now I'm happy to make ha...
In answering your original question, we are fortunate to now be in a position where we expect to be net zero, both in terms of our generation meeting ...
Presumably a way to sell their VPP offering to Tesla owners other than those who have already signed up through Octopus Intelligent tariffs (IOF and I...
Once the white plastic cap is removed, my immersion looks like the image posted on page 3 of this thread, with a red slider and a + and - scale. The s...
The current FAQ says it's not compatible with existing solar or battery exporting: At the moment this product will only be available for people...
Just reading through this thread and thought I'd add my own experience. I have a Joule pre-plumbed tank with a very similar looking 3kW immersion he...
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