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Zero waste, plastic-free, MoneySaving Christmas
So, I've finally got round to writing something I've planned to blog on for a while but never quite got to it. I may as well write a thread on it then turn it into an MSE blog when I get a moment... I'm obviously a MoneySaver! I'm also very much trying to reduce my family's impact on the environment so trying to be zero…
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How much do you spend on kitchen roll?
Update September 2017 We started this poll a couple of years ago but the topic's always relevant. Love that over half the people who voted so far don't use kitchen roll at all! Great saving! If you're interested in more ways to save money with re-usable products read our Recycle Week Hub. Join in! Back to the original…
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Faulty generation meter?
After eight years of running well, for the first time this quarter the inverter and the generation meter are showing drastically different readings. The inverter shows a generation this quarter of 115kWh, but the generation meter shows only 11kWh (eleven) over the same period. The 115kWh for this last quarter is consistent…
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Solar PV and smart meter issue
I had some solar panels installed at the beginning of the week and today was the first day they hadn’t been covered in snow. During the day I was getting close to 1kw, viewable from the monitoring solution that comes with it (they are SolarEdge panels). The question is, I also have a smart meter with an indoor display and…
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13 ways to use less plastic AND save cash
'Plastic waste has been in the headlines recently, with the PM proposing plastic-free aisles in supermarkets, Scotland planning to ban plastic cotton buds and Iceland stores aiming to slash plastic use. And it’s with good reason – shockingly, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation predicts there will be more plastic than fish in…
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Use UFH to store heat?
Now that I'm thinking about how to get best use out of solar panels, the obvious win to me is a flooring system akin to a storage heater. One that uses the electricity produced during the day to "charge" the floor ready to emit heat in the evening. Does such a thing exist? I know there is solar thermal, but we're putting…
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Any one tried soap nuts?
Looking for ways to reduce impact on environment and save money, and come across soap nuts in a couple of articles. Has anyone used them? Feedback gratefully appreciated.
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Solar Discussion - Should we start using PVGIS-5 ?
Hi I've just read through a brief review of the features and accuracy which the latest version of PVGIS offers and it looks to be pretty interesting .... The Vriconian site suggests that ... Solar PV Generation Estimation: PVGIS-5 (Beta Release) If that degree of accuracy is repeatable, should we be looking to review our…
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Which Company for Solar in Cambridge?
I recently had a visit from a very nice sales person for Project Solar UK. Now that I have their quote I want to compare to get the best deal and also to get the best Installers. The only negative reviews I have read for Project Solar relate to the installation and I am quite fearful of getting damage to not only my roof…
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When a Recycle symbol does not mean Recyclable!
I suspect many of you will be aware of this, but I caught a snippet of a TV programme the other day where they explained that one of the apparent recycle symbols (a circle composed of two arrows looping into one another - a bit like yin-yang) does not necessarily mean the product is recyclable! Apparently companies can…
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£40 Natural Collection voucher at Triodos Bank
Not sure where to post this. Open a savings account with Triodos Bank, deposit £100 and then during the month after account opening you get a £40 voucher to spend at Natural Collection. Valid for new Triodos Bank customers only. Natural Collection operated by Spark Etail offer various brands of eco-friendly household and…
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Failing to understand my PV diverter
Hi - hoping someone can help me understand what I've got wrong with my Solar PV + diverter. I've lurked for a long time, and saught advise from some very helpful members a good few months ago - but now I'm stumped. I have had Solar PV for several years, and at the end of last year my gas boiler was at "end of life" so I…
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Solar panel discolouration.
I'm after some advice on a solar panel I have just bought from ebay. It has various degrees of discolouration and I'm wondering if this is likely to cause a problem. I don't want to return the panel for no reason. The panel is identical to another that I bought from the same seller several months ago. That panel had no…
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Superseal Magic Box -
Does anyone have any experience of Superseal (Glasgow based company) and their Magic Box. I was contact by telephone cold call, where it was claimed I could half my heating costs. I was sceptical but interested and two salesmen came round. Essentially the magic box sits next to the boiler and causes the hot water to travel…
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Solar in New Build House
Last year I moved into a brand new build house which came with Solar Panels. I'm now having great trouble trying to get British Gas to register them for FIT payments as they want an invoice in my name from the company that installed them, which I can't provide as they builders paid for them. The solar company have provided…
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Nissan moving into the solar market
Hey all, I have been active on this board for a few days and thought you would like this news about Nissan. I've been looking at their batterys for a bit bit interested in what they can do with the solar.…
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Considering solar via the green deal
Hello all, I am in the early stages of looking to get solar. So im interested in if it is viable and super keen on getting either a PHEV or a full EV to run on pure solar :D . The main thing I know at this stage is that I would have to get a east/west split due to the orientation of my house. I should hopefully measure the…
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Ethical Investing
Hi all, I'm not sure if I should post this here, or on the investing board so if one of the moderators want to move it somewhere more appropriate then please do. I want to start investing in the stock market in the near future. Specifically I am considering ETFs/index trackers and/or individual bluechip dividend paying…
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Stove Fan on Offer - (A1di Specialbuy)
Hi Just noticed that A1di are running their stove/log burner fan specialbuy offer again from next Sunday (28/01/18) ... link .. if anyone's interested. The pictures aren't good for gauging size, but it looks to be about the same (/similar) to the one I noticed shown on top of a stove in an inglenook fireplace on a recent…
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Looking for advice on green/ethical banking
I am interested in moving my money to a green or ethical bank and would like to hear any recommendations or suggestions as I can't find much on the main website. My primary motive is to use a bank/or an account which won't be using my money to invest in oil or gas although I do have other ethical considerations too. Are…
