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It is simply not practical to set the flow temp to 20C for a desired room temp of 20C. The radiators (emitters) cannot emit heat into the room if th...
Agreed, it's totally dependent on the emitters being able to dissipate the heat being produced. Imagine a very large concrete floor with large underfl...
I feel your frustration and anger. I try to lessen those feelings of anxiety by looking at how much we would now be paying for oil had we not ripped...
So you stayed on the variable (non-fixed) Cosy? I know you were considering the fixed Cosy variant when it came out.
Indeed, but I don't expect to import 3kW per day for the 3 month period April - June that this Ofgem pricing period runs for, so overall my bill will ...
A common (hypothetical) scenario: I have an old style CU in the house with MCBs protected with a single RCD protecting multiple rings. I have a radi...
My Email from Greg has finally arrived - I'm on the variable (not fixed) Octopus Cosy tariff where there are 3 rates - a day rate (~30p), a cheap rate...
@jamespa I take your points. WRT to G98 / DNO - maybe you are right and we just need to let people go ahead, and wait for folks to report over-volta...
I'm trying to understand how they are able to relax regulations to allow 800W plug-in solar systems? Firstly there are the electrical regulations. W...
@agentgeorge Thank you. I see you on the fixed Cosy. When / how did you hear about your new rates? I'm on the variable Cosy and have still not heard...
Yes, I know there are connectivity options, but none are part of a standard install and all come at additional cost.
I wonder how the 3.5p reduction will apply to a tariff like Cosy where there are 3 rates - a day rate (~30p), a cheap rate 51% cheaper than the day ra...
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