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by Thebeeman
Tue Sep 24, 2024 1:53 pm
Forum: Energy storage, batteries, energy tariffs
Topic: extra battery or more PV?
Replies: 5
Views: 279

Re: extra battery or more PV?

In my case I charged the existing 3 x 2.5 to 90% and then took them out of circuit, inserted a new 5 kw and charged to 90% then reconnected the other 3 with with the new one as master, it all went well with no problems.
by Thebeeman
Mon Sep 23, 2024 12:45 pm
Forum: Energy storage, batteries, energy tariffs
Topic: extra battery or more PV?
Replies: 5
Views: 279

Re: extra battery or more PV?

I would/have opted for more battery, enough to cover daily consumption in the winter. PV is no use on a dark winter's night when your batteries have expired and you revert to full price power.
by Thebeeman
Sat Sep 14, 2024 10:46 am
Forum: Spaceheating
Topic: ASHP & triple glazing
Replies: 136
Views: 4974

Re: ASHP & triple glazing

Edit - Anglian windows quoting Sunday afternoon. A nice voice call after an online enquiry. They're doing well so far. Everest - failed, wanted to do a teams conference call and i measure the windows. :lol: I'm fairly sure Everest are in administration at present, again. Anglian have been tasked wi...
by Thebeeman
Tue Sep 03, 2024 10:46 am
Forum: Energy storage, batteries, energy tariffs
Topic: Octopus Free Power Hours
Replies: 155
Views: 6405

Re: Octopus Free Power Hours

This is exactly the same as me. I used £2.46 extra and only received 2p credit for the 21-08-24 session. I gave 31aug session a miss because of this. I ignored the last session as well. I've had a response from Octopus and they 'thought' I was complaining about my meter. I've asked them to read the...
by Thebeeman
Sat Aug 31, 2024 10:20 am
Forum: Energy storage, batteries, energy tariffs
Topic: Octopus Free Power Hours
Replies: 155
Views: 6405

Re: Octopus Free Power Hours

I'm still awaiting the credit for the last one, they decided I'd used only 2p extra. Email to chase that and copied to Greg, I'll wait and see before I use any extra this time.
by Thebeeman
Thu Aug 22, 2024 6:33 pm
Forum: Energy storage, batteries, energy tariffs
Topic: Octopus Free Power Hours
Replies: 155
Views: 6405

Re: Octopus Free Power Hours

I've just been told that I used 2p extra leccy during the period. The website says I used 3.4 kWh during the hour compared to a normal of zero. An email asking for clarification sent. Just spotted the post above. Octopus may have an issue!! P.P.S. I've checked the recorded smart readings and the met...
by Thebeeman
Wed Aug 21, 2024 11:12 am
Forum: Energy storage, batteries, energy tariffs
Topic: Octopus Free Power Hours
Replies: 155
Views: 6405

Re: Octopus Free Power Hours

Mine's set to 100% for today's session and I've just dragged out a 3Kw log saw to cut some timber free for an hour, fingers crossed etc.

Forgot, dishwasher is going to run a bit late today for free as well.
by Thebeeman
Sat Jul 20, 2024 11:34 am
Forum: Energy storage, batteries, energy tariffs
Topic: Octopus tariffs for pensioners, which one?
Replies: 15
Views: 1011

Re: Octopus tariffs for pensioners, which one?

I'm not connected other than as a customer but give the link below a call for Pylontech prices. I recently purchased a 5Kw for £1200 inc vat but not delivery.
callidus.co.uk
by Thebeeman
Tue Jul 16, 2024 4:03 pm
Forum: Energy storage, batteries, energy tariffs
Topic: App for Smart Meter
Replies: 12
Views: 973

Re: App for Smart Meter

I'm on an Octopus Mini which combined with the Luxpower inverter on the PC I can get all the information I need.
Do any of the other suppliers try to help their customers understand what's going on?
by Thebeeman
Tue Jul 09, 2024 10:01 am
Forum: Data logs
Topic: Gridwatch Fecked
Replies: 9
Views: 873

Re: Gridwatch Fecked

Gridwatch died at 01.00 as well.