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grahamc2003

Jon_Tiffany wrote: »

. I was pointing that graham had jumped on Jackie's post without fully understanding what she had said.

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I really don't know what your problem is, and why you have to have an edge and attitude to virtually every post I make. I didn't 'jump on her post' - that implies I was being unhelpful with an attitude like yours - I posted a helpful reply which I thought she requested and in retrospect she seems to have accepted in the same manner it was given.

Look, I expect we'll disagree on loads of 'green' energy topics (and I even know why), but let's do it without any attitude eh?

Jon_Tiffany

grahamc2003 wrote: »

I really don't know what your problem is, and why you have to have an edge and attitude to virtually every post I make. I didn't 'jump on her post' - that implies I was being unhelpful with an attitude like yours - I posted a helpful reply which I thought she requested and in retrospect she seems to have accepted in the same manner it was given.

Look, I expect we'll disagree on loads of 'green' energy topics (and I even know why), but let's do it without any attitude eh?

I could say the same about some of the replies to my posts from others on here, all part of the fun. Graham, I can assure you there is nothing personal - I quite enjoy hearing other peoples points of views, even if I dont agree with them, so please do not be offended and please continue to take part in the discussion. No attitude intended - but you must admit I was right about Jackies post...

This is certainly a hot topic and is attracting many points of view, isn't that what makes it interesting and informative?

zeupater

energysavingexp wrote: »

What did the government say in the spending review about the tariffs?

Hi

To avoid Copyright issues and conform to forum rules you should really reference the original source (Guardian) and only paste selective text instead of block cut & pasting as this will avoid the possibility of moderation.

HTH

Jon_Tiffany

energysavingexp wrote: »

Re the simple device that you need.
ive got an old meter so when im not in or not using leccy the meter will goes backwards then when i come home i can re use the leccy
for free.
another way you can store it is by plugging in a battery charger during the day and charge some deep cycle batterys. then using an inverter to run your equipment on at night for free.

Lucky you having an old meter

I've thought about batteries and inverters, but to be honest I think the savings would ever be enough to recover the cost, not to mention the hassle. Then on top of that the batteries dont last forever.

I think as a first step a remote energy monitor that can show both import and export would be useful.

energysavingexp

zeupater wrote: »

Hi

To avoid Copyright issues and conform to forum rules you should really reference the original source (Guardian) and only paste selective text instead of block cut & pasting as this will avoid the possibility of moderation.

HTH

i have removed it.
people will have to serch for the info themselves.
i thought some people would have been intrested what the artical had to say.
i wanted to put a link on to it but i was not allowed.
as for cutting and pasting, if you only take selective bits of text it can be seen as selective editing and end up with a lot of trouble

zeupater

Jon_Tiffany wrote: »

Lucky you having an old meter

I've thought about batteries and inverters, but to be honest I think the savings would ever be enough to recover the cost, not to mention the hassle. Then on top of that the batteries dont last forever.

I think as a first step a remote energy monitor that can show both import and export would be useful.

Hi

And not all analogue meters will run backwards .....

If you get a remote display for the inverter, take care to not pay through the nose ...... I doubt any of the 'rent-a-roof' operators supply remote monitors (anyone know ?), but if you're buying they're yet another 'high margin' option, slipped into the quote at around £400 to £600 ....... :rotfl: .... a little negotiation & you'd probably get it thrown into the package FOC as they don't cost anywhere near this .........

energysavingexp

Jon_Tiffany wrote: »

Lucky you having an old meter

I've thought about batteries and inverters, but to be honest I think the savings would ever be enough to recover the cost, not to mention the hassle. Then on top of that the batteries dont last forever.

I think as a first step a remote energy monitor that can show both import and export would be useful.

yes it is quite expensive £80 for each new big battery
and £100 for the inverter.
but on the good side if there is a power cut you can still watch tv and have the lights on

Cardew

energysavingexp wrote: »

yes it is quite expensive £80 for each new big battery
and £100 for the inverter.
but on the good side if there is a power cut you can still watch tv and have the lights on

So how much power(in kWh) will you get from your battery/inverter combo?

LardyCake

energysavingexp wrote: »

i have removed it.
people will have to serch for the info themselves.
i thought some people would have been intrested what the artical had to say.
i wanted to put a link on to it but i was not allowed.
as for cutting and pasting, if you only take selective bits of text it can be seen as selective editing and end up with a lot of trouble

A link to the article referred to:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2010/oct/20/feed-in-tariffs-renewableenergy

"The feed-in tariffs that pay owners of solar panels have survived the coalition's spending review, but key changes have been made. How will they affect you?"

energysavingexp

Cardew wrote: »

So how much power(in kWh) will you get from your battery/inverter combo?

iI can run 1kw for 5 hrs so that would be 5kw
i run my tv.vcr,lights and other small elect gagets laptop mobile phone charger etc.

this is from full batterys
it can take some time to charge them depending on the weather.
but when i get my new 4.5kw system installed they should charge in a single day