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@bontwoody oh dear! ... but as you say.. I suppose the only other suggestions i have 1. Might they watch YouTube videos or read forums? I think 10...
@bontwoody Yes, remove schedules for now anyway. Hopefully you can look at tariffs too. You may be able to get a decent setup using Octopus Cosy ...
@bontwoody yes. Are they using external programmers and/or thermostats? Was it a retrofit for previous gas or oil central heating system? Or have...
@bontwoody yes, but also be easily reversed! I think i can honestly say its 100% certain they will save money... and still be warm
@bontwoody yes, that is shocking!! Depending where you are hopefully it will run at under 40deg much of the time. Right now its 8deg outside here......
On the main controller you can easily press + or - up to 5 deg This allows temporary changes to test for a few days - or if weather colder/hott...
Good luck.. take it slowly. Ideally print the doc above and write down all changes so you can revert or seek guidance. The Facebook group has helpfu...
@dr_dongle Agile can work very well. But probably better suited with battery. HA would help automate - you could switch to oil if Agile above (say) 25...
@dr_dongle Octopus Tracker is worth considering. Linked to wholesale prices Priced same for whole day - so no faff Likrly to save 20% vs stand...
Whats the chances they're running on fixed flow and not weather compensation?
@sheriff-fatman its very difficult comparing different houses, location, heat loss, usage, setup etc etc. In 2025 we managed to import 14500kWh at ...
- i assume ALL filters cleaned - i did not check t&c but wonder if the cover for systems "under warranty" will somehow need proof of active war...
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