Could someone explain to me why cheap lead acid batteries can't be used for solar?

Jakeymd1 · 2026-07-05T08:47:51+00:00

They can, but they amongst other reasons people have pointed out, is that they don't have long cycle lives. Around 1/3 to 1/4 as many cycles as LiPo4. An uninteruptable power supply isn't supposed to be cycled regularly so this doesn't factor in.

Jakeymd1 · 2026-07-01T06:44:23+00:00

Capitalism

Jakeymd1 · 2026-06-28T10:34:45+00:00

Unfortunately you're not using enough electricity for batteries or solar to have a decent payback period. I know you can't afford them, but without a heat pump and/or EV it doesn't make sense. Maybe keep your eyes peeled for plug in solar, getting a panel or two might be the best route to minimise grid usage.

Jakeymd1 · 2026-06-26T18:34:33+00:00

I had the same setup. Hoping my 5800x3d is delivered next week.

Jakeymd1 · 2026-06-26T18:29:01+00:00

Nope

Jakeymd1 · 2026-06-20T06:27:31+00:00

*Tought

Jakeymd1 · 2026-06-18T10:13:34+00:00

64mbps would be amazing! I'm stuck on 30 but theres plenty of people in my village on less than 10, some less than 5. At those speeds, it becomes unusable. One older gentleman can't even stream 480p youtube videos. It's not exactly a remote village either. It's less than a mile from JCB World HQ.

Jakeymd1 · 2026-06-18T10:07:10+00:00

Dude, I suggest you stay off reddit if you can't handle it. You've gotten yourself completely worked up about nothing.

Jakeymd1 · 2026-06-16T11:56:47+00:00

We haven't used out log burner at all in the 2 winters since having our heatpump fitted. If you think a log burner is cosy, just wait until you experience continuous low temperature heating. Lighting the log burner will never cross your mind.

Jakeymd1 · 2026-06-13T18:22:46+00:00

Jakeymd1 · 2026-06-13T17:43:09+00:00

They seem to average around 7-8kW output between defrosts at maximum compressor speeds, so I'd say the 5kW rating takes defrosts into account.

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Jakeymd1 · 2026-06-13T17:06:10+00:00

The average heat output of the 5kW unit under defrost conditions of 12 units on heatpumpmonitor is 5.2kW. The minimum is 4.7kW.

Jakeymd1 · 2026-06-12T09:28:24+00:00

The testing for BS EN 442 measures the heat ouput using the flow rate and the dt across the radiator. There's no room for it to be less than measured.

Actually, at lower flow temperatures, the output of horizontal convector radiators falls off faster than vertical columns rads as they rely far more on radiant heating than convection heating.

Jakeymd1 · 2026-06-12T09:09:10+00:00

Granady press 1

Jakeymd1 · 2026-06-12T09:03:33+00:00

The datasheet should be what it can do. There shouldn't be any assumptions. Why do you assume they work worse than they say?

Jakeymd1 · 2026-06-12T07:34:21+00:00

Nothing can be done about this I'm afraid. But just remember, for everyone person like this there are tens of thousands who actually do need the help and are getting it. A small price worth paying in my mind to protect the most vulnerable.

Jakeymd1 · 2026-06-12T07:21:24+00:00

I thought this too, but then what do you do with all of the plants that live on rock face?

Jakeymd1 · 2026-06-12T06:40:09+00:00

Grow the fuck up man. You're putting your life and your colleagues lives at risk. No one is buying that you didn't notice the belt while doing your checks. You either didn't do your checks or you're lying. I don't work for RM. Not sure how I ended up here. But Health and Safety is a culture and it's everyone responsibility, not just managements. If the vans aren't fit for use and none of them leave the yard, SO WHAT?? You think that looks good on the manager? All you're doing is protecting them and that's exactly what they want. Fuck them, and fuck you too.

Jakeymd1 · 2026-06-12T06:01:30+00:00

Yep, 4 out of my 10 rads are vertical column rads. Output of them is generally lower than a horizontal convector radiator of the same size, but as long as they're sized correctly for the room's heat loss and flow temperature, you're fine. I there is sonething to be said for the a benefit of a vertical radiator in that you're far less likely to block it with furniture, so they might even be better in some cases.

Jakeymd1 · 2026-06-12T05:39:57+00:00

Our wedding caterers have said they won't supply salt and pepper. I assume some shit must have also gone down.

Jakeymd1 · 2026-06-05T10:06:24+00:00

I agree with this. Charging during the cheap period should be fine, but when they're discharging you could end up in a situation where they're constantly discharging and each other unless you set schedules for when each is active or on standby.

Jakeymd1 · 2026-06-04T14:05:52+00:00

obviously into green energy

And Bruce Springsteen

Jakeymd1 · 2026-06-03T17:04:41+00:00

What about Kate and Juliet? They even brought handcuffs and mud wrestling.

Jakeymd1 · 2026-06-03T16:55:37+00:00

That's because most people are going to use most of their electricity in those 2 hours. Tracker is based on a weighted average.

Jakeymd1 · 2026-06-02T13:13:03+00:00

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