Intelligent Octopus Go

[Krill]

Just on inflation £10 in 1989 was worth £25.71 in September 2024 (Bank of England inflation calculator) so IOG energy is 7p compared to an inflation adjusted 10.6p from 1989

[Moxi]

This is my first 13 days on OG, 197kWh total of which 132kWh was the car and 65kWh the house, whats surprised me more than anything is how well the 14kW battery stack stands up to a days use with short days and limited solar of around 1.5 to 3kWh per day being typical for this month.

At first we washed and HPTD in the cheap slot but now we sometimes wash and HPTD during the day if its bright and the solar is above 300W incoming, on dull days we wait till 8pm then wash and load the HPTD for an overnight cheap slot drying period.

We are adjusting to tea time meal prep habits presently to ensure that we dont start the hob, the air fryers 1 and 2 and the microwave all at the same time to ensure we don't draw from the grid not that it would be a disaster if we did but nice to try and keep the draw to 3kW and below where changes in practice permit.

Got a fella coming over in a few days to price to lay me a 4"dia, 10' long duct from the side of the house under the patio and reset the patio slabs so I can pull cables to the under road duct and join the bunker to the house and pull a cable for a type 2 EV charger (dumb or smart - not yet sure which way to go) then I can move the batteries and the inverter to the bunker next year (Spring/ Summer) and make some more space at the front of the house for the kids to play and me and the wife to enjoy the evening sun with a cup of tea.

The plan is to have a hybrid DC inverter so I can DC connect some of the garden panels to that to charge the stack direct rather than via the AC linked route presently used - I need to think about the full set up a bit and might need some help regards interface with batteries and the DNO approved Hybrid kit etc - this is very much early stages.

Moxi

[AGT]

Can I ask what HPTD means?

[chris_n]

HPTD = Heat pump tumble dryer.

[Fintray]

Just on inflation £10 in 1989 was worth £25.71 in September 2024 (Bank of England inflation calculator) so IOG energy is 7p compared to an inflation adjusted 10.6p from 1989

I feel much better now.

[AGT]

HPTD = Heat pump tumble dryer.

Thanks, racking my brains for the answer and it was that obvious when you slow down and re read the post!

[Moxi]

Sorry AGT I was in a rush and didn’t write it out long hand first and then use the acronym. If you are in the position of doing lots of drying, as we are with three young kids, then the heat pump tumble dryers are an absolute game changer so much better than the traditional tumble dryer on every level.

Moxi

[Adokforme]

Sorry AGT I was in a rush and didn’t write it out long hand first and then use the acronym. If you are in the position of doing lots of drying, as we are with three young kids, then the heat pump tumble dryers are an absolute game changer so much better than the traditional tumble dryer on every level.

Moxi

Ah, is a distilled water a by product of the operation?

[Stinsy]

Sorry AGT I was in a rush and didn’t write it out long hand first and then use the acronym. If you are in the position of doing lots of drying, as we are with three young kids, then the heat pump tumble dryers are an absolute game changer so much better than the traditional tumble dryer on every level.

Moxi

Ah, is a distilled water a by product of the operation?

You do get water out. However just like a dehumidifier the product isn’t suitable to drink because the condensing fins are bacterial breeding grounds. Fine for ironing though (if you live in a hard water area).

[Moxi]

I use the water on the plants or down the drain, given that its emanated from wash water so it will contain traces of the detergents I don't use it elsewhere, we don't iron here so that's an item that doesn't take any power at the cottage and not an outlet for the water by product.

I like the low power consumption and the low draw as it works well with the batteries and other equipment, the low temperatures involved means a greatly reduced fire risk so running at night or while out is not a concern, the low temperature is also kinder to clothes and if I put the wrong item in (quite often apparently ) then its seldom if ever a catastrophe and merely a talking to by the chief

Its quiet too and being modern we can monitor and control over the WWW again a big smile factor for the boss of the house as it makes life easier juggling things and getting kids clothes ready. lastly and no idea if this is right but the cooler temperatures and longer cycle means that the clothes come out uncreased so its a quick fold sort and put away - hence no iron.

For me personally its right up there with the batteries and the solar panels - I often wonder why there isn't legislation to phase out older style driers and replace with HPTD as it would address several issues at a price point generally affordable to most people who contemplate this type of appliance anyway.

Moxi