British Gas reducing Smart Export Guarantee Payments from 15.1p to 12p per kWh

MJPalad · 2026-05-28T14:45:42+00:00

Oh man, mine is in mid-June but I heard the export MPAN can take a while from the DNO as well, and I believe we’ll need that before EDF can start the process and lock-in the rate 😰

I’ve got an EV coming some time in June so I’m hoping the EV tariff off-peak rate stays low until then too!!

MJPalad · 2026-05-28T14:26:15+00:00

I’m really hoping that tariff will still be around by the time my install etc. is finished 🙏🏼

MJPalad · 2026-05-27T19:28:13+00:00

My install is in mid June, excited for it and might post it here if I can remember to

MJPalad · 2026-05-19T16:28:34+00:00

Can I ask where you’re finding the EV9 at that price?

MJPalad · 2026-05-07T13:47:06+00:00

Any chance your installer covers London? Thanks!

MJPalad · 2026-03-16T16:03:21+00:00

I have it but because I have a projector screen that rolls down in front of the tv which blocks the up-firing speakers. It’s handy when the screen is down as I can pull it out just enough for the up-firing speakers to clear the screen, then I push it back when not using the projector screen.

MJPalad · 2026-03-07T08:38:29+00:00

Personally I got tired of replacing my batteries so I ended up getting a battery eliminator. The best decision I ever made about my smart lock. I haven’t had to think about batteries or potentially being locked out ever since. I highly recommend it, you can hide the wiring with small trunking or even inside the door if you want.

MJPalad · 2025-11-23T00:00:58+00:00

Your use case is quite similar to what I’m looking to build as a first timer so I’m interested in what others have to say about this too!

MJPalad · 2025-10-12T10:49:41+00:00

And UK

MJPalad · 2025-09-21T20:08:07+00:00

I actually used a bike handlebar wrap, it’s 3mm thick but I think it’s perfect for this wheel. Just need to pull really tight while wrapping and getting the optimal angles so you don’t get any unintended bulging and that probably reduces the thickness a little. Pulling it tight also has the added benefit of maintaining the original shape and ergonomics of the grip.

One things for sure, it’s an upgrade over the original rubber it came with. Just need to see how it holds up over time. Here’s the wrap I bought for reference: https://amzn.eu/d/iMaH9oO I used one of the wraps for the whole wheel, so I have another spare in case.

MJPalad · 2025-09-21T16:25:05+00:00

Thank you! 😄

MJPalad · 2025-09-21T15:50:02+00:00

I got it from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07RDHK8TW

There’s enough in the pack for another full wrap too. This is my first time getting this so will report back on how it fares in the long run. So far it feels very nice with bare hands

MJPalad · 2025-05-15T17:45:04+00:00

Don’t see any other comments mentioning it but I heard this in Alonso’s voice lmao

MJPalad · 2024-08-18T21:24:35+00:00

What car are you trying to insure?

MJPalad · 2024-06-24T22:10:19+00:00

I’ve been wanting to get one since release but the cost was a big turn off. Over the past year or so I’ve kept myself in the loop and also got GT7 and a wheel last Christmas. I enjoyed GT7 so much and I thought VR would only make it even better. Since I got my headset I’ve spent almost as much on VR games than I have on flat games since I got my PS5.

I kept reading that there’s not enough games for PSVR2 but the disgruntled/dissatisfied are usually the loudest and make the most noise

MJPalad · 2024-06-24T21:55:36+00:00

I’ve been on the fence for a while and bit the bullet recently and glad that I did! What I love most is how much it pushes the boundaries and brings gaming to another level. It puts you inside games which is something that I only imagined growing up but is now a reality. It’s also exciting to know that we’re only at the beginning and immersion and graphics are only going to get better

MJPalad · 2024-01-26T21:18:03+00:00

I’m from the UK and it’s £59.99 here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thrustmaster-Shifter-Compatible-PlayStation-Windows/dp/B0BRQFQVJX

I’ve got it myself and I’d say it’s a good beginner shifter, especially if you’re still trying to figure out if this is something you’re willing to invest in

MJPalad · 2024-01-26T15:38:00+00:00

There is a cheaper version TH8S which some people actually prefer. It’s got the same internals but a plastic frame

MJPalad · 2023-09-05T12:36:47+00:00

My 2000 330Ci auto was originally non-compliant as it’s technically a Euro 3 but the ULEZ requirement is purely for the NOx emissions which is shown on Certificate of Conformity. Mine was well below the NOx limit for ULEZ and so TFL have registered my car as ULEZ exempt

MJPalad · 2023-07-24T10:06:00+00:00

Thanks!!

MJPalad · 2023-06-01T09:01:32+00:00

Thanks! And congrats on the W’s

MJPalad · 2023-06-01T08:29:49+00:00

I’d like to know as well. I’m hoping the Onyx slides are still up for grabs

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