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Abandoned trolley collection
Spotted this whilst checking Tesco opening times. Not sure where else to post it.https://www.wanzl.com/en_GB/360-degree-service/TrolleyWise
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Elster A100C failure - Advice & Clarification Please
Hi, My Elster generation meter is currently "frozen" - displaying a reading that is from a few weeks ago. The Inverter is working, and I've tried a full restart of the system (isolate everything, turn it all off, then on and de-isolate) but the meter is still showing the same reading. The red light is flashing periodically…
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Problem with tenants energy provider and being able to get remedial work done in order to get a cert
I have a situation I need advice on. In order to comply with the new electricity legislation for landlord to supply an Eirc, my electrician needs to be able to stop the flow of electricity to the meter. The tenant, without my knowledge had a smart meter fitted, but no isolation switch was fitted. Without an isolation…
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Richard Branson and Climate change
His 'simple idea whip climate change' is in this article. https://www.virgin.com/branson-family/richard-branson-blog/simple-idea-whip-climate-change If you can afford US$250,000 you can have a 2 hours flight to the edge of space. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/11/science/cost-to-fly-virgin-galactic-space.html Mmmmm
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Air to Water Heat Pump Quote Received (Daikin Altherma 3H HT)
Following successful installation and operation of our LG Bi-facial panel PV system, focus has now shifted towards reducing gas imports to heat our SE London Home. We currently have installed: 1) Partial underfloor heating (only ground floor). 1st & 2nd floors have radiators 2) Megaflo tank and Bosch Greenstar 18Ri boiler.…
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Is the Solax Portal down?
Is it just me, or is the Solax Portal down for everyone? http://www.solax-portal.com/ I get "connection reset" every time.
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Rainwater Harvesting - is it Green & Ethical?
I have been toying whit the idea of collecting rainwater in a big tank and using it to flush the toilets as well as to water the garden during the persistent dry spells that seem to be increasingly common. This is sufficiently expensive that the payback period would be huge as to be almost certainly not money saving.…
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Mixer taps - really wasteful?
I've recently moved to a house with a mixer tap in the kitchen. I feel it's really wasteful. If I want a drink of fresh water I end up running it for maybe half a washing up bowl full before it's nice and cold and conversely, if I want hot water to wash up with I have to run off the cold first - I certainly can't have a…
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How to install a rapid charge at home 800v. Can it be done & Suppliers who can do?
Morning all, we made the decision to order an EV. Learning very quickly but still bit hazy on home charging. If we going to install then would like to install a really good one .... not sure of the precise terminology but a fast charge one. The model we are ordering I think is 800v. Is there an MSE thread, some informative…
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EST joins Fair Heat Deal
https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/energy-saving-trust-joins-coalition-in-call-for-fair-heat-deal/ Pipe dream or inevitable?
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Rechargeable batteries worthwhile for smoke alarms?
We have five wireless smoke alarms which are battery-powered and each take a 9V battery (the rectangular type). At present buying cheap supermarket non-branded alkaline non-rechargeable replacement batteries for these works out at about £6 a year on replacements because the batteries last about two years. So of course…
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Anyone used EON solar?
Trust pilot reviews don't seem particularly great but supposedly they're quite good value for money. Do they sub contract the work or do they have their own installation team? Do you have to take an EON tariff to get the panels or are you simply purchasing them off them?
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4kw system with only 8 panels?
My roof only has enough area for 8 panels, I don't want to go for a 2kw system as it doesn't seem as worthwhile, have panel capacities (density?) increased at all to the point where I can get somewhere near 4kw (3.6 would be fine!) Are there installers which would facilitate this?
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solar self consumption device.....
I am considering solar for my large south east facing roof, I know Im not going to save the planet on my own but every little helps. I have mains gas heating, & a large hot water tank with two immersion heaters installed.(economy 7 style) As fits are low my main objective is self consumption, so to this end a solar…
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Solar quote confusion
I’ve been getting in quotes for a solar system and wow it’s confusing! I’ve only used MCS installers and the range is huge - from £6800 for 5.4kw to £4200 for 2.9 kw. No one seems to quote for the same size and I’ve been trying to compare based on £ per watt (installed value, not produced) which gives me £1.44-£1.26 per…
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Green and Ethical Food
I started this thread so we can discuss green and ethical food and how it can save money as well as providing better nutrition and regenerating our soil and ecosystems. Meat:- Food animals that are "fed naturally" as in grass fed cattle offer better nutrition than grain fed, steroid enhanced animals pumped full of…
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What sort of heating?
I'm buying a 1980s 2 bed mid-terrace house with a tiny garden. It only has a gas fire in the lounge and an immersion-heated water tank. There is no central heating. What is the most cost-effective way of heating the house and water? Gas, electric storage, ground heat pump? TIA
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Zappi and home battery
Hello, I'm planning to have solar installed at home shortly, and I'm considering whether to also opt for a Zappi and/or a home battery to help make the use of the energy generated. However, I really can't understand how a Zappi would interact with a home battery if I opted to have both installed. For example: - it's a…
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British Gas Solar Feed in Tariff - meter reading problem
Hi, Been getting the FIT tariff from BG for the last ten years. I didn't get the usual email asking me to enter my quarterly FIT meter reading. When I go to https://www.britishgas.co.uk/feed-in-tariff/ the online form tells me my installation ID is incorrect, should be 10 characters and start "50". My installation ID…
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Premium bonds
Hi all, I hope everyone is safe and well. I have some money invested in NSA&I premium bonds, but I’m at a loss in finding out what they’re invested in. Are they just a giant bulk savings job with all investors money in one safe pot? Or are they invested in ‘things’, if so - what ‘things’?! And how do they make a profit for…
