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    GUMPY replied to the thread Adding extra solar panels.
    Interesting comment above as I have always been told for long term LifePo4 storage 60% -80% is best, in fact all the LifePo4 batteries I...
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    GUMPY reacted to ProfJohnL's post in the thread BMW Towbar electrics - No fridge pins with Like Like.
    This is a myth. The fridge will cool down on 12V power, the energy deployed by the 12V element is fairly close to that of the...
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    GUMPY replied to the thread Electricity cost in UK.
    True However a large population cull would be a good start.
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    GUMPY replied to the thread Electricity cost in UK.
    My average unit price for the last six months has been 6.6p why would I want to pay 21.81p? Even the last 12 months including a spell on...
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    GUMPY replied to the thread Adding extra solar panels.
    My Victron is in the top locker where the previous controller was. However I have 4mm cable between it and the battery and a Smart Shunt...
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    GUMPY replied to the thread Electricity cost in UK.
    The higher charges are a downside of living in the SW, no nuclear anywhere near until Hinckley C opens up.
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    GUMPY replied to the thread Electricity cost in UK.
    Over 50p a unit tomorrow evening😱 I will be avoiding grid electricity.
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    GUMPY reacted to Oscarmax's post in the thread Electricity cost in UK with Like Like.
    I did the same.
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    GUMPY replied to the thread Electricity cost in UK.
    As you know I doubled mine it now easily covers 24hrs could possibly push 36 or more. Dinner cooked etc and down to 80% I will be...
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    GUMPY replied to the thread Electricity cost in UK.
    Now you mention it I will be 87 when the warranty runs out 😱
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    GUMPY reacted to Oscarmax's post in the thread Electricity cost in UK with Like Like.
    I just hope I last as long as my battery
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    GUMPY replied to the thread Electricity cost in UK.
    My Lithium Solar battery, of a similar type to an EV has a 6000 cycle warranty. At a cycle a day which is more than is normal that's...
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    GUMPY reacted to ProfJohnL's post in the thread Caravan Manufacturers Warranties with Like Like.
    I'll say it again; UK caravan manufacturers have had 100 years to to work out how to guarantee to keep a caravan watertight, but...
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    GUMPY reacted to Oscarmax's post in the thread Electricity cost in UK with Like Like.
    The majority of our electric is also from our solar panels and battery, approximately 1766 kWh of our import accounts for our PHEV, we...
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    GUMPY replied to the thread Electricity cost in UK.
    Slightly lower import here: Agile £365 Would have been £507 on flux £609 on standard This is about 1/3 of the electricity we actually...