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My Samsung Gen6 (probably same controller as yours) only stores annual data for the current year (2025) so there is no data for last year. Looking at ...
Sufficient system volume is also essential for ensuring there is enough energy in the system to perform effective defrost cycles (unless there is some...
We run a standard flow temp of around 32C all year round (certainly between 30-35C) and achieve a comfortable (for us) 20C room temp. Our radiators ar...
@howardp99 We have an electric Rangemaster cooker that uses propane for the hobs. We pay around £95 for a 47kg cylinder which lasts us around 18-24 mo...
@howardp99 Yes, I get how the inverter rating is limiting, especially during the evening peak in winter when cooking. I figure our ASHP and background...
You would think, but when I had my Powerwall 3 installed, the main installer/electrician was here for 3 full days doing the battery and gateway instal...
@diverted-energy I totally agree, but a regulated minimum would at least be a starting point and if it achieved nothing other than reducing export of ...
I remember reading about that at the time. So long as energy is just a commodity that can be traded to the highest bidder... I don't have the answ...
I agree @tim441. I would love to see planning regulations for all new developments of any size (say, more than 5 properties) be required to fit 3-4kWp...
GivEnergy, Enphase, SolarEdge and Tesla batteries are now supported. It's a net metering tariff where import and export cost the same. Octopus control...
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