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3d printer
What are people's thoughts about 3d printers I'm tending to think it's a good idea can print required stuff for my electronic projects on pla which is a carbon neutral product and as it's corn based will bio degrade in 6 months in composting bin Reduced carbon footprint as not ordering single products coming on different…
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Government subsidised boiler scheme nightmare.
I really don't know where to best put this for some much needed advice but here goes: I was eligible for this and dutifully paid my share toward it and ended up with Northern Gas providers/installation. It took them over 2 months of broken promises and much messing me about before they actually installed anything but…
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Solar To Heat Water Spain
This is what I want to do......... I have a 50 litre hot water tank that has a 1kw electric heating element. The tank electrics are just on a standard plug. What I want to do is heat the water in the tank using a solar panel/s. How do I do it easily myself ?? I don't want to involve any surplus generation going on grid.…
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Solar inverter failure
Looks like my solar inverter has failed after 6 years. The company that supplied and fitted the system no longer exist (Solar King) and neither do the manufacturer of the inverter Sonnen Macht. It looks like the inverter was actually a rebranded Chinese inverter made by Macsolar who also no longer exist. What have other…
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Unregistered Solar PV - FIT
Hi - looking for some advice please. I am certain this will have been covered before, so apologies in advance... We are about to buy a house with Solar PV panels. The house is approx' 2 years old and was constructed with these panels which are owned outright (along with every other house on the development). It transpires…
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How to reduce waste
For many years I lived in a country cottage where we did not have a bin to empty as the minimum amount of waste produced was used to start the fire in the evening. Recycling happened once a month and peelings and coffee grinds were composted. All good. 4 years ago I moved to a city where there wasn't even recycling…
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In many cases buying fruit & veg in plastic packaging is cheaper than the same loose
This is the MoneySavingExpert discussion for our investigation revealing that in many cases buying fruit & veg in plastic packaging is cheaper than the same produce loose. Read the blog first then click "reply" below to discuss it. "Plastic-free shopping aisles proposed, but MSE investigation reveals in many cases buying…
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Smart meter and solar.
I'm with First Utility and was thinking of switching to the cheapest fixed tariff which comes with a smart meter, however I do have a 4kw solar panel system does this mean they will not fit a smart meter?. Should I sign up anyway?.
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Zero food waste
Not matter how much I try we always seem to put food in the bin at the end of the week. Only plus is any rotten veg goes to compose Has managed to not waste food for a whole week if so what's your secret
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The Great British Spring Clean
This came through on one of my feeds this morning, I'm not sure if it should be here or on the charity board, I'll leave that for a bg to decide. "The Great British Spring Clean is a campaign with a simple aim: to bring people across the country together to clear up the litter that blights our towns, villages, countryside…
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Mastercard has launched a new 'sustainable' loyalty scheme
Hi all, in case you haven't seen this I thought I'd post it here. It would be interesting to see what you all think about it from an environmentally aware perspective... I've linked to the discussion on the credit cards board so you can click to the story and read other comments. New 'sustainable' loyalty scheme launched…
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Returning packaging to supermarkets.
I have tried searching this on here to no avail. Some people are saying that supermarkets have to take back plastic packaging to be recycled. My council (Bolton) cannot recycle most plastic packaging. Any thoughts?
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Waste disposals
Hi all, not sure if this is the right place to post this but thought I'd try. I am currently considering getting a waste disposal in my flat as 95% of my waste is food waste, which stinks up the kitchen bin if I don't empty it every few days, and wastes bin bags etc. The only food which goes in are peelings (minimal),…
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Starbucks to trial paper cup charge in central London stores
Hi folks Thought you might want to see this... https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/73666177#Comment_73666177
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Reusable Christmas wrap
Like the 5p on carriers is it time to do the same with Christmas wrapping paper Even in our house with just two adults can fill a bin bag with the stuff on Christmas Day Would it not be better to have reusable gift bags so next year send your gifts out in the bags you received this year or am I just a Grinch
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Old inverter broken; new quote any good?
Hello We had a solar pv system fitted six years ago and the inverter has just failed - a month after the ECIC warranty expired! Anyway, we've just been quoted £4900 to have a solar edge system retrofitted and was wondering if this was any good. We have a 3.76kWp system with 16 Solar BP3235N panels and a not working Aurora…
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Morrison data services want to check FIT meter
Hi guys Got a letter from Morissons to day who are asking to check my meter. They say it is a requirement and I am sure it is legit but wanted to check if anyone had them round Thank you
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PV installation advice in Essex
hi, I've made the decision to install solar panels as a long term investment and attempt to be a little greener and am looking for some advice. I have looked at the FAQ pages and a few other threads looking to tips and have learnt a few things but am looking to learn more! first things first the house details: roof…
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DIY powerwall
See a few stories about people building there own powerwall using reclaimed 18650 batteries Just wondering if anyone on here is doing it I've done some research pretty sure I have the required skills just need a cheap supply of old laptop batteries
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Technical question regarding inverters
I have 14 Enphase microinverters on the roof. If I isolate the solar system by turning the big switch where the solar cable entering the house connects to the distribution board, does that immediately switch off the microinverters? I am trying to identify possible causes of radio interference and want to eliminate the…
