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  • badmemory
    badmemory Posts: 10,660 Forumite
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    Mine does run off an app now although I do it via my computer still. Yes you can set the timings yourself. My IHD is telling me that I am currently exporting 3.24kw. What a great idea for the shower.

  • WelshmansDaughter
    WelshmansDaughter Posts: 2,211 Forumite
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    Just stop ironing and say you're money saving 🤣

  • Cherryfudge
    Cherryfudge Posts: 15,385 Forumite
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    That could even be abbreviated to 'just stop ironing' @WelshmansDaughter . 😂😂

    In fact the ironing is the only listed activity I've even started. A few items now need to be put away. I also found a couple of items that came out of the loft and were going to be ironed and photographed to sell, but both had small stains to remove. Stain remover and a machine load of washing got added to the list and I'm pleased to say I think the stains are gone.

    Lunch was scrambled eggs with some salady bits, chilli and cheese in a bun. I ought to add sorting the fridge to the list. There are also mushrooms which were nearly past it so they are being rinsed and put in the sun to make vitamin D - come to think of it, I could probably sun dry them rather than freeze. They keep for ages if dried.

    I need to Get On and Do Something.

    I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
    The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)

    Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
    2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
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  • Cherryfudge
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    @badmemory , it's interesting your installers insisted on a battery. I assume yours, if charged from the grid, fills in 3 hours?

    I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
    The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)

    Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
    2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
    20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/22
  • Cherryfudge
    Cherryfudge Posts: 15,385 Forumite
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    All I've done so far today is have a lie in, check and delete work emails, get myself locked out of a work system, emailed about that, and agreed to meet someone re plans for the children's work this afternoon.

    Before lunch, here's yesterday's list, cut to a more accessible form so I can aim for something:

    • children's work - meet to find out more
    • send birthday card
    • review of job application
    • ironing
    • Vinted listing(s)
    • Water plants
    • Email re solar
    • book carpet cleaner
    • paint bench
    • buy fence paint
    • put chick peas to soak
    I think a bit of sunshine is good for frugal living. (Cranky40)
    The sun's been out and I think I’m solar powered (Onebrokelady)

    Fashion on the Ration 2025: Fabric 2, men's socks 3, Duvet 7.5, 2 t-shirts 10, men's socks 3, uniform top 0, hat 0, shoes 5 = 30.5/68
    2024: Trainers 5, dress 7, slippers 5, 2 prs socks (gift) 2, 3 prs white socks 3, t-shirts x 2 10, 6 prs socks: mostly gifts 6, duvet set 7.5 = 45.5/68 coupons
    20.5 coupons used in 2020. 62.5 used in 2021. 94.5 remaining as of 21/3/22
  • badmemory
    badmemory Posts: 10,660 Forumite
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    Yes. The battery will only go down to 10% in theory but has actually gone down to 4%. Actually 2 hours is more than enough to fill the 8kWh batteries with any other for the dishwasher. One silly thing that has dawned on me is that when my kettle goes I will be be replacing it with one that is not a 3 kw one. It is surprising how many things kick off with a 3 kw starter. The bits of useless info you can accumulate!!

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