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by MrPablo
Mon Mar 31, 2025 2:22 pm
Forum: Spaceheating
Topic: Starting out on my heat pump journey
Replies: 111
Views: 27678

Re: Starting out on my heat pump journey

Likely just EWI, or external wall insulation.
If you don't mind a potentially major change to your house appearance then it could make an enormous difference to heating requirements.
by MrPablo
Sun Mar 30, 2025 2:18 pm
Forum: Wind Power
Topic: Ripple energy "strike off"
Replies: 156
Views: 28706

Re: Ripple energy "strike off"

Great news FTB, I'll be putting my S75 claim in with Nationwide today or tomorrow.
by MrPablo
Sun Mar 30, 2025 10:50 am
Forum: Wind Power
Topic: Ripple energy "strike off"
Replies: 156
Views: 28706

Re: Ripple energy "strike off"

Thanks Joe, definitely looking like some mismanagement combined with arrogance at Ripple - a dangerous combination.
by MrPablo
Sun Mar 30, 2025 10:35 am
Forum: Wind Power
Topic: Ripple energy "strike off"
Replies: 156
Views: 28706

Re: Ripple energy "strike off"

Same, I refuse to use Facebook these days if at all possible, a synopsis would be great. I put £1k in, definitely money I would prefer not to lose with another mini human on the way. The lack of communication for WB has been shockingly bad, it's like watching a car crash and then realising you're on...
by MrPablo
Wed Mar 26, 2025 12:14 pm
Forum: Transport
Topic: The hidden reason behind high public charge costs
Replies: 32
Views: 3946

Re: The hidden reason behind high public charge costs

Agreed, I do not miss the queue at Costco petrol station whatsoever. I think the cost of public charging is a tricky one due to the wild variation and lack of clear pricing. I'm looking into replacing my mum's ancient automatic Fiesta with a Zoe, and amazingly even 60p charging is slightly cheaper p...
by MrPablo
Sat Mar 22, 2025 7:02 pm
Forum: Transport
Topic: how much energy is wasted driving a petrol car
Replies: 70
Views: 2008

Re: how much energy is wasted driving a petrol car

Things have massively improved, but there's still some way to go.
I'd be buying an older Kia Soul for my mum next week, but living in a local authority bungalow with no drive means no home charging.

It's a harder sell when you lose the major advantage of inexpensive and convenient overnight charging.
by MrPablo
Thu Mar 20, 2025 12:50 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: My Pylontechs for Sale
Replies: 21
Views: 857

Re: My Pylontechs for Sale

Jonc_uk, I might be interested in one of the units for a friend, does it include the CT clamp as well?
by MrPablo
Sun Mar 16, 2025 9:20 pm
Forum: Wind Power
Topic: Ripple energy "strike off"
Replies: 156
Views: 28706

Re: Ripple energy "strike off"

Well, crap.
This is not looking great for Whitelaw Brae.

I have paid my monthly payments via credit card, I'm now hoping this would give me some protection, but I'm not sure...
by MrPablo
Sun Mar 16, 2025 3:05 pm
Forum: Energy storage, batteries, energy tariffs
Topic: Controlling Pylontech charge rate and target SOC for Sunny Island overnight charging
Replies: 12
Views: 5977

Re: Controlling Pylontech charge rate and target SOC for Sunny Island overnight charging

This is exactly what I'm doing with my self install setup. I also have logic that calculates average house usage over the last 60 days (in 30 minutes periods). I then set a minimum SOC target (20%) and calculate how much to charge the battery using average usage and solar forecast. It works well, pr...
by MrPablo
Thu Mar 13, 2025 10:36 am
Forum: Photovoltaic
Topic: Solar PV advice
Replies: 249
Views: 45626

Re: Solar PV advice

You'd be surprised what the panels can push out. I've seen peaks of 5kW from a 4kW array, all depends on panel temps and things like cloud edge effect.