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Joined: Jun 16, 2024
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Topics: 6 / Replies: 249
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RE: Enabling WiFi: Samsung ASHP on Smart Things App

@grahamh-uk You can switch tariffs with Octopus instantly - I've switched back and fore a couple times between Cosy and Agile, and the switch is insta...

4 months ago
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RE: How accurate was your heat loss survey?

My heat loss survey came back at 7.4kW We keep our house a little cooler than design temp, at around 19-20C, and 18C overnight. On the coldest day l...

4 months ago
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RE: Enabling WiFi: Samsung ASHP on Smart Things App

@grahamh-uk Yes, I have the same Samsung controller panel as you. I take photos of the use and generation numbers daily, simply so I can then add th...

4 months ago
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RE: Various different approaches to battery storage.

I thought I'd share my story/journey and experiences here (not sure if it's the best location, but much is relevant to this topic). I have an existi...

4 months ago
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RE: Enabling WiFi: Samsung ASHP on Smart Things App

@grahamh-uk thanks for the update. I had considered adding the WiFi module but didn't due to the cost. Like you, I collect the energy used and generat...

4 months ago
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RE: Planning Update: 1 Metre Boundary Rule for Heat Pumps Has Been Scrapped

@editor Do you know what the current regulations are for Wales, and if these are also being updated? I'm keen to have our ASHP moved as soon as the...

4 months ago
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RE: Agile: average import cost vs other tariffs?

Thank you - I await your update 😀 Our average import rate on Agile for April was 15.4p. The first half of the month saw no heating, with a ...

5 months ago
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RE: ASHP Pipe sizes

Yes, you'll need two conduits, for flow and return pipes, separated by a couple inches I would think. Yes, you'll also need a conduit for electrical...

5 months ago
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RE: Agile: average import cost vs other tariffs?

@toodles thanks for the analysis. I'll be really interested to hear how well Octopus manage the charging and discharging of the battery once things se...

5 months ago
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RE: Agile: average import cost vs other tariffs?

@toodles Thank you for sharing that. I note you have a small amount of consumption at peak rate (7.1kWh). Were you expecting that, or is that Octopus...

5 months ago
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RE: Agile: average import cost vs other tariffs?

@chandykris Yes, if you are able to last the day on solar/battery then Go is going to work out better than Cosy. Obviously the trick is timing the swi...

5 months ago
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