Thanks again Iain, that's the temp/humidity sensor order placed.
For solar monitoring I tend to double + add 20% to be conservatively in or around the box (770W in this case) for home generation true figure
This means that the home is taking care of itself sans grid and a trickle is also going into the batteries. Exceeds my Feb expectations completely and puts a smile on my face. I hope all you other HP owners are flying free too?
Edit- 30 minutes later. Sun is gone for what there was of it. Now down to about 550W incoming from PV and 770W demand from HP. So that 220W cost to me and 4,100W output. In real cost terms to me that's a 18.5:1 ratio (or cop).
Jesus, that's mental!
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Low energy bulbs
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These G9 led bulbs are absolutely excellent. Throw a stronger light than the incandescent bulbs they replaced for over 90% reduction in power.
That's a bargain.
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I don't think I have ever seen a fitting like that before!
On a similar note,1) there doesn't seem to be any sign of Dubai lamps here yet, and
2 has anybody tried repairing LED bulbs by either sticking silver foil over the failed emitter yet, or going round it with a soft "B" pencil?
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Most travel by bike, walking or bus/train. Veg, fruit - and Bees!
I bought a load of Phillips L-prize bulbs ver a decade ago and they're all doing well. The much-cheaper LED bulbs I've bought since have faired so well, typically failing after a few years.
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Stinsy wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2025 2:57 pm
I really fancy some Dubai lamps!
I bought a load of Phillips L-prize bulbs ver a decade ago and they're all doing well. The much-cheaper LED bulbs I've bought since have faired so well, typically failing after a few years.
I think these were £9 for 6 so that's defo at the cheap end of the scale. I had doubts they'd be the correct fitment but no problem. If a bulb can be termed cute then these are that.
OEM temp/humidity sensor has just arrived so I'm topping up a couple of Varta AA rechargeables and apparently it's an auto connect.
It was great to walk through the door this afternoon and the whole place feels great .
No AE, haven't done that, have you had success with it?
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200ltr HWT.
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Stinsy wrote: ↑Thu Feb 13, 2025 2:57 pm
I really fancy some Dubai lamps!
I bought a load of Phillips L-prize bulbs ver a decade ago and they're all doing well. The much-cheaper LED bulbs I've bought since have faired so well, typically failing after a few years.
Joeboy wrote: ↑Tue Feb 11, 2025 6:01 am
I think I could do with an upgrade beyond hive to track indoor temps!
Open energy monitor does a wireless temperature/humidity sensor that will link in with your HP monitoring.
Thanks Iain, it's up & running.Any idea how to add to the HP feed. I'm fingers & thumbs here! Got this far and quite proud of myself.
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7kW ASHP
200ltr HWT.
73kWh HI5
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Sussed it, woohoo! My head was spangled yesterday from travel.
(Black line)
15kW PV SE, VI, HM, EN
42kWh LFPO4 storage
7kW ASHP
200ltr HWT.
73kWh HI5
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WBSx2
Low energy bulbs
Veg patches & fruit trees
Looks like the HP is compensating for the wbs too? It was on yesterday but you wouldn't know it looking at the black line.
15kW PV SE, VI, HM, EN
42kWh LFPO4 storage
7kW ASHP
200ltr HWT.
73kWh HI5
Deep insulation, air leak ct'd home
WBSx2
Low energy bulbs
Veg patches & fruit trees