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  1. K

    MCS Scheme Redevelopment...

    Are you sure? What a bottle neck that would be. My installer did all the DNO application and received approval direct from the DNO.
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    Adding battery to solar edge system

    I have the SE8000H and use the SE battery attached. I am on flux and waiting for export MPAN. I plan to change the energy profile during autumn/winter to charge the battery during the off peak period 0200-0500 at 20p or transfer to a more competitive Octopus tariff depending on what's available...
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    PV & Battery advice

    Yes I guess we all have different experiences, when simple trigonometry and measuring roof angle with your smart phone and using a tape measure is the way to go, instead of guessing the roof slope etc Saying that I had 1 company send me a email saying there is already panels on the roof!!! yes...
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    PV & Battery advice

    a guide to equipment costs etc use the free, easy-pv.co.uk you can then play around with modules on all your roofs and inverters/batteries etc see what the generation could be etc. Most armchair surveyors use this or similar google earth maps to generate quotes from a picture of your roof and...
  5. K

    Smartmeter install

    So. DNO has instant access to all different suppliers smart meter?
  6. K

    Smartmeter install

    How would they know lol that the fuse was pulled?
  7. K

    Advice on new system please

    +1 for solaredge
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    Smartmeter install

    I waited 4 months for an appointment with Scottish Power, finally gave up with SP, changed to Octopus and got an install date same day and installed within a week. The meter man arrived in a Octopus van, at exactly his time slot, pulled the DNO fuse, changed the meter, installed an isolator and...
  9. K

    Tribute Bands ........(2) The 2023 edition

    Well cambridge and Kingslynn fully booked already Locked to prevent being resurrected (again)
  10. K

    shafted again!!!

    So surely if self employed you can write these costs off as expense ? and if employed its also an expense and can be claimed on self assessment?
  11. K

    Wanting to Pick the brains of you Octopus Guru's

    Just for interest, just came across this youtube video, the author discusses octopus x v octopus y etc and has made a spreadsheet which among other things calculates payback etc. Also there is a recent Flux video with Garys Duck curve
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    Wanting to Pick the brains of you Octopus Guru's

    So thanks all for your inputs, interesting reads and it just shows there is not just 1 tariff that suits all. In my case with no ev and a 10kwh battery. I have sided with Mr Aargh (yes its on 2 strings) it's a no brainer for me in the summer. I can see the battery will be fully charged and the...
  13. K

    ASHP - Am I so unlucky?

    Great idea Johnb2713, I know you would have researched the heck out of this, so what's the best model and cheapest supplier ;)
  14. K

    Solar install flop, not good for anyone's mental health.

    Period of Cover 120 days, subject to the limitations in the suppliers guarantee Just received my insurance cover today it started the day I paid the initial deposit. 8 months delay is ridiculous so look at the suppliers contract in detail and also the t&c of the insurance. Mine has...
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    Wanting to Pick the brains of you Octopus Guru's

    So finally the install day is arriving fast. 10kWp split equally on South & West roofs and a 10kw battery, and an immersion diverter. I want to use solar to fill up the battery and power the immersion heater try to use as much as I can and export anything left over. I use 9250kwh/annum. I dont...
  16. K

    New PV install problems.

    Can they add an extra panel next to number 2? Move the rest over a little. It would be better than adding a panel from the other array.
  17. K

    Solaredge Question

    Or 400v lol https://knowledge-center.solaredge.com/sites/kc/files/se-solaredge-home-battery-400v-datasheet-eng.pdf
  18. K

    Solaredge Question

    Contact SolarEdge support they will be your best advice
  19. K

    Export rates and the complications

    Use it, lose it or export it simples
  20. K

    Wiring tester shows all outlets in house are "incorrect"

    So lets just pursue them when someone gets hurt or killed?
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