Last seen: Oct 11, 2025
@toodles I guess it all comes down to import averages. Which is going to be impacted by ToU tariff, time-shifting usage etc. In my case I'm importin...
@jamespetts I agree it's extremely hard to calculate ROI on batteries as it will also see changes in usage patterns as well as opening up tariff optio...
Interesting article on Interconnectors...If Interconnectors stopped for any reason (political...energy demand in other countries.. or even Russia cutt...
@scalextrix yes, battery is vital to maximise TOU tariffs...
@transparent many thanks for this. I'll take a proper look and chase our Local Authority - if nothing else!
@lucia we shall see! I'm looking forward to dunkelflaute and similar tight supplies. Whether my batteries will be sufficient is unknown - but the w...
Fwiw... I set up my weather compensation on LG heat pump... starting with nil base knowledge. However the initial change was very easy and took les...
My experience with installers is that they often have a poor understanding of weather compensation. And even if understanding wc often prefer to guide...
One thing we can be sure of is that whatever contracts say the Interconnectors from Europe will not supply UK if there is any sort of power shortage f...
CORRECTION Octopus Go has 5 hours cheap 00:30 - 05:30 every night Intelligent Go is 6 hours (minimum) cheap rate 23:30 - 05:30 every night. Extra ...
Reminder.. ✅ All smart/time-of-use tariffs require a smart meter.
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RE: Renewables & Heat Pumps in the News
That's an important point for this entire topic: Renewa...
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@majordennisbloodnok Over the years, we have employed v...
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RE: Ecodan Energy Monitoring Pack
Even large pumps can be on 16 amps single phase, so the...
By Batpred , 1 hour ago
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RE: Heat loss calculations and how they work in conjunction with heat pump sizing
Well, in my friends case, I don't know what happened at...
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RE: PV Panels on roof in Conservation Area
I also live in a conservation area in Derbyshire. I sim...
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RE: Isolating the system for a planned power cut
I really appreciate you doing this! Solis initially pro...
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RE: New Fogstar 15.5kWh upright solution
Yup, when I calculated how long it would take, I though...
By Batpred , 15 hours ago
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Yes, I did mean graduates, but not just in physics. Q...
By Transparent , 16 hours ago
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RE: Radiator sizing for heat pump installation by British Gas - are these correct?
You are spot on. I don't know TBH as I don't have ...
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Which tells us something (including possibly everything...
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RE: Flexi-Orb Heat Pump Scheme Update: Progress, Pilots and Why This Matters for Homeowners
Thanks for sharing. Sounds promising, ISO are indepe...
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RE: Specifying batteries, pv solar etc using ChatGPT
I have been positively surprised when I asked it to spe...
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