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Heorot · 22-02-18, 05:06 PM

We also invested in Solar but with the current rates, it isn't really worth it now. The electricity generated from the roof is used to power stuff in the house thus reducing the amount taken from the grid. In any case you get paid for it whether it goes to the grid or not.

We also put in a Tado (similar to Hive) system to control the central heating. You can set several temperature settings each day and if you go out, it stops the heating until you get back. All controlled from your smartphone.

One other thing we did was to take advantage of the government scheme to put in cavity wall insulation. Being a detached house, there is a lot of externnal wall area. Wr did have to pay a small contribution but it was still £900 less than it would have been if we had had to pay it in full.

22-02-18, 05:06 PM	#1174
Heorot Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: South Norfolk Posts: 341	Re: What have you tinkered with today? We also invested in Solar but with the current rates, it isn't really worth it now. The electricity generated from the roof is used to power stuff in the house thus reducing the amount taken from the grid. In any case you get paid for it whether it goes to the grid or not. We also put in a Tado (similar to Hive) system to control the central heating. You can set several temperature settings each day and if you go out, it stops the heating until you get back. All controlled from your smartphone. One other thing we did was to take advantage of the government scheme to put in cavity wall insulation. Being a detached house, there is a lot of externnal wall area. Wr did have to pay a small contribution but it was still £900 less than it would have been if we had had to pay it in full. __________________ Some say the cup is half empty, while others say it is half full. However, both are wrong; the real problem is the cup is too big. Honda 125 CG blown engine Gone to the great mechanic in the sky Naked SV650 K3 in Silver Last edited by Heorot; 22-02-18 at 07:58 PM.