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    GUMPY replied to the thread Electricity cost in UK.
    I believe that's why Octopus have negative pricing to encourage use at times of surplus and reduce constraint payments. They also give...
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    GUMPY reacted to otherclive's post in the thread Electricity cost in UK with Like Like.
    Hopefully as more battery storage comes on line the constraint payments may reduce. 🤞
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    GUMPY replied to the thread Electricity cost in UK.
    Yes we do have gas central heating we also cook on gas and there is no wood burner or similar. I did make a slight mistake in the...
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    GUMPY replied to the thread Electricity cost in UK.
    The cost of the system was £10k at the time I installed the solar before the recent rises the interest rate was about 2% or so. The ROI...
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    GUMPY reacted to Guzzilazz's post in the thread Electricity cost in UK with Like Like.
    There's a more fundamental issue than this. Ofgem base the price of electricity on the price of gas (nothing else). Why? Because...
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    GUMPY replied to the thread Electricity cost in UK.
    It's just numbers😲 Solar can be set up by an installer and then left to do it's thing and will still save money. It's true I get more...
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    GUMPY replied to the thread Electricity cost in UK.
    Sounds like my SolaX system, I started with a 5.8kWh battery lasted one winter and added another it's like night and day. I use almost...
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    GUMPY replied to the thread Electricity cost in UK.
    Yes I made the mistake of coming off it last winter and paid the price. Went back after 3 months. Its like a religion trying to maximise...
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    GUMPY replied to the thread Electricity cost in UK.
    When it's windy my electric price goes negative as the company pay people to use it rather than shutting off the turbines. Five hours...
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    It's my bladder that dictates how long I can go between stops, nothing else.
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    Often do 250 miles or 6 hours in a day, usually with a quick pit stop halfway. Rarely do less than 2hrs in a stint. That is motorway milage.
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    GUMPY replied to the thread Kampa/domestic gale pump.
    Still send it back as not fit for purpose. Amazon refunds are in your account as soon as it's posted.
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    GUMPY replied to the thread Kampa/domestic gale pump.
    Amazon have a good returns system, try it if it doesn't work 100% send it back.
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    GUMPY replied to the thread Kampa/domestic gale pump.
    Whilst perusing Amazon I found this BGFOX 15A/180W AC 110V-240V to DC 12V Converter, 2.65M Car Charger Power Supply Cigarette Lighter...
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    GUMPY replied to the thread Kampa/domestic gale pump.
    I wired in a 12v socket direct from the battery and fused at the battery end. The socket is just inside the front nearside locker and...