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device to use unused soler pv export power to run heater or hot water

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  • sly_dog_jonah
    sly_dog_jonah Posts: 1,003 Forumite
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    Hi Legoman62,

    I'm interested to know your savings achieved. Have you done any analysis of changes to your gas/oil usage since you installed this device? Have you checked you aren't importing more electricity than before?

    Also is your house empty during the day?

    Thanks in advance
    Cider Country Solar PV generator: 3.7kWp Enfinity system on unshaded SE (-36deg azimuth) & 45deg roof
  • legoman62
    legoman62 Posts: 4,974 Forumite
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    edited 10 August 2012 at 2:01PM
    sly_dog_jonah

    Yes, I am checking my gas/electricity usage since installation.
    Last year(same period) I used 1178kWh in 3 months
    Same 3 months this year I've used 520kWh
    Obviously most of this is related to my solar panels but, some can be attributed to my different outlook now that I'm a producer!
    I am certainly not importing electricity to run my immersion!
    energysavingexp's device is put together so that if you are producing
    over 1.2 kw it sends the power to whatever you want. You can set it to your own house baseload and take it from there.
    Regarding gas:-
    Last year my gas meter showed that I had used 27cu feet of gas in the same 3 months.
    In the last 4 months I've used 3cu feet.
    I know the savings will not be so good in the winter months but feel for my cash outlay I am on to a winner.
    Last September Eon increased my monthly payment to £114.00 per month. This is now dropped to £84.00 and when I receive Septembers figures I expect it to drop further.

    I am in during the day so I can maximise my free power.
    16 Sanyo Hit 250s.4kWp SMA 3.8kWp inverter. SW roof. 28° pitch. Minimal shade. Nov 2011 install. Hybrid car. Ripple Kirk Hill. N.E Lincs Coast.
  • Loddy_Solar
    Loddy_Solar Posts: 3 Newbie
    Hi, could you send me details too please?
    Thanks in anticipation.:beer:
  • legoman62
    legoman62 Posts: 4,974 Forumite
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    PMd details to you:D
    16 Sanyo Hit 250s.4kWp SMA 3.8kWp inverter. SW roof. 28° pitch. Minimal shade. Nov 2011 install. Hybrid car. Ripple Kirk Hill. N.E Lincs Coast.
  • Brocher_2
    Brocher_2 Posts: 22 Forumite
    Hi Legoman62,
    I would also be interested in the photos & diagrams for the moneysaving device.

    Thanks in advance
  • legoman62
    legoman62 Posts: 4,974 Forumite
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    PMd details to you:D
    16 Sanyo Hit 250s.4kWp SMA 3.8kWp inverter. SW roof. 28° pitch. Minimal shade. Nov 2011 install. Hybrid car. Ripple Kirk Hill. N.E Lincs Coast.
  • pioneer
    pioneer Posts: 267 Forumite
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    legoman62 wrote: »
    PMd details to you:D

    Legoman would you kindly PM to me also; many thanks :beer:
    "Didn't I try to Warn them I said !"
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  • legoman62
    legoman62 Posts: 4,974 Forumite
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    PMd it to you
    16 Sanyo Hit 250s.4kWp SMA 3.8kWp inverter. SW roof. 28° pitch. Minimal shade. Nov 2011 install. Hybrid car. Ripple Kirk Hill. N.E Lincs Coast.
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 0 Newbie
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    Legoman would you kindly PM to me also?

    Many thanks :j
  • legoman62
    legoman62 Posts: 4,974 Forumite
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    PMd you regarding switch:D
    16 Sanyo Hit 250s.4kWp SMA 3.8kWp inverter. SW roof. 28° pitch. Minimal shade. Nov 2011 install. Hybrid car. Ripple Kirk Hill. N.E Lincs Coast.
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