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Last seen: Sep 28, 2026
Hi I have an ecodan too and controlled by FTC5, I don't think you can turn standby off, I think it means it's just waiting for something to start like...
It's an app that you will need to download. You will need this bit of kit, check near your FTC. Lots of information on you tube and the app giv...
@morgan Thrilled you got it sorted. People have really helped me with my knowledge of running our ashp on this forum so glad to help.
@morgan ok get what you want to do now. You should be able to do this in your smart light app and set schedules, bypassing alexa altogether. So for e...
@morgan no problem try this if you want go to alexa app. Tap devices at bottom Tap + icon top right Create a room or device group Tap next ...
@morgan did u sort this. Not sure if this is relevant or what you are looking for but you can group the lights by area /room. We have Tapo smart l...
I think that's right. We have an ecodan and it's serviced by mitsubishi, the engineer turned on our freezestat. Even if we are not calling for heat ...
Forgogt to say it was an 11.2kw and @Abernyte what is your Cop?
@allyfish Made me smile about the U turn 😆. We've saved £5.29 in 3 days loads shifted lots. It's all new to me so have had to set reminders to tur...
@batalto I can't get the Go tariff I don't have an EV 🙂 thats why I'm on Cosy currently so that's why I quoted Cosy tarrif figs above. So need t...
@batalto Thanks for that. To be honest I have only just learnt about battery home storage, mainly that you can buy from the grid. I haven't done any...
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RE: Load Shift and Lifestyle Shift Complete - our journey has ended, for now
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@davec 47kwh for 3 days is very low, compared to what I...
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RE: Buffer tank on a 2 x 14kw Ecodan system
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RE: How quickly would you want/expect heat recovery to take from setback?
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RE: Why don't people choose heat pumps?
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RE: Our 10 year old Grant heat pump failed
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Do heat pump defrost cycles impair heat pump efficiency (COP values)?
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