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by MrPablo
Thu Apr 17, 2025 12:09 pm
Forum: Energy storage, batteries, energy tariffs
Topic: Nowty Towers DIY Battery Project
Replies: 133
Views: 56169

Re: Nowty Towers DIY Battery Project

Thanks for the picture, I wasn't sure how you had handled the terminal interface.
Very neat solution!
by MrPablo
Thu Apr 17, 2025 11:42 am
Forum: Energy storage, batteries, energy tariffs
Topic: Nowty Towers DIY Battery Project
Replies: 133
Views: 56169

Re: Nowty Towers DIY Battery Project

Out of curiosity, what forklift fuse have you used, Nowty?
The ones I'm looking at appear to have a 11mm ID, whereas my battery terminals are 6mm.
by MrPablo
Thu Apr 17, 2025 11:38 am
Forum: Data logs
Topic: Heat pumps in their many glorious guises in Camelot V home.
Replies: 33
Views: 1777

Re: Heat pumps in their many glorious guises in Camelot V home.

Sadly no ASHP here, but I do have a Samsung HP tumble dryer. Only takes about 400-500w of power input and superb performance.

The E-Niro has a heat pump too, but I have no real idea of the power rating.
by MrPablo
Thu Apr 10, 2025 4:56 pm
Forum: New builds
Topic: Wind proof bin store
Replies: 72
Views: 39702

Re: Wind proof bin store

Moments like this that I wish the mobile air conditioning unit I was given could heat as well.
Saying that, solar gain is keeping the house pretty warm, only 2Kwh of gas used to heat the house today.

Good use of the unit for testing!
by MrPablo
Sun Apr 06, 2025 11:10 am
Forum: Energy storage, batteries, energy tariffs
Topic: Setting Lux to discharge to house while exporting PV
Replies: 12
Views: 1635

Re: Setting Lux to discharge to house while exporting PV

Stinsy, Octopus offer non MCS export when you provide sufficient documentation plus a £250 application fee. You can see an overview of the process here: https://solarenergyconcepts.co.uk/practical-and-diy/export-solar-energy-from-diy-system/ I assume that's what bpabpa did. I looked at doing this, b...
by MrPablo
Mon Mar 31, 2025 2:22 pm
Forum: Spaceheating
Topic: Starting out on my heat pump journey
Replies: 243
Views: 42852

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: 188
Views: 42647

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: 188
Views: 42647

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: 188
Views: 42647

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: 38
Views: 5247

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...