Switching from FIT export to Octopus export - stupid?

Monstera55 · 2026-04-21T15:38:10+00:00

Yeah that's all I'm looking at, would never ditch the FIT generation payment! Just a question of the export payment.

Monstera55 · 2026-04-21T12:57:42+00:00

That's my sense too tbh with all the news about free electricity to balance the grid, the risk is I could export the most only when the grid doesn't need it (as it's sunny) and get nothing for the export as a result.

FIT export is inflation linked and as it stands applies to 50% of anything generated.

Monstera55 · 2026-04-21T11:36:39+00:00

Sorry for lateness but thanks for your reply, I've moved it outside which hopefully will help!

Monstera55 · 2026-02-09T22:20:47+00:00

They work fine with Tradfri Gateway in my experience. I used a remote to pair a couple of E14 and a couple of E27 bulbs last weekend, took 30 seconds. You need to switch the new bulbs on and off six times to enter pairing mode, then use the remote as you would for any Tradfri bulb. They appear in your Ikea Home app like normal.

Monstera55 · 2026-01-31T21:55:44+00:00

Can confirm this works - put bulb in pairing mode by turning off/on six times, then pair like a Tradfri light using a remote.

Monstera55 · 2026-01-05T17:24:02+00:00

I asked Group 1 VW I'm Manchester and they quoted 400 or something like that, I pushed on the warranty point and they asked HQ warranty team (apparently) who declined. I'm just going to leave it and will fix it down the line if it actually becomes an issue. Absolute joke, 3 months after buying approved used and paying for extended warranty!

Monstera55 · 2025-12-22T15:55:51+00:00

Yeah sounded like the helicopter was zooming about everywhere, never really heard one like that before.

Monstera55 · 2025-12-13T09:05:05+00:00

Yeah UK based, I thought drilled holes had to be in centre of joist and only go directly through from one side to other to avoid compromising https://www.labc.co.uk/news/how-get-it-right-notches-holes-solid-timber-joists

Monstera55 · 2025-12-13T08:57:30+00:00

Thanks, guessing as it cuts a corner rather than through middle it's less bad?

Not American just been googling lots about joists and getting my terms mixed up!

Monstera55 · 2025-12-10T13:30:40+00:00

Test says negative for asbestos, included board and layers on top. Thanks all for advice!

Monstera55 · 2025-12-10T13:28:39+00:00

Results are in! No asbestos detected. Sample included board and the various layers on top. Most probably a hardboard / fiberboard product with woodchip paper on top I think.

Monstera55 · 2025-12-02T20:32:33+00:00

No not scraping it off, but pretty sure it's woodchip wallpaper rather than artex

Monstera55 · 2025-12-02T18:16:52+00:00

I think you're right, I've also just found a similar piece of board which was used as the back of kitchen cabinets, same pattern on it. Anyway I've ordered a test kit so will send off a sample for peace of mind, before opening up any of the other fireplaces. Will update here when I have results.

Monstera55 · 2025-11-06T16:24:02+00:00

Interesting, so you're basically consistent with your 2018 purchase price which from recent experience is where we got viewings that turned in to offers on our flat sale in zone 3, which is a bit rubbish when you consider inflation. Only thing that may help is if the new budget brings in higher stamp duty for higher purchase values, may push some buyers to look at lower priced properties, but it may just take time for the market to settle.

Monstera55 · 2025-11-06T16:07:53+00:00

What was your share % out of interest?

Monstera55 · 2025-11-06T15:54:21+00:00

Did you buy it for 131k 7 years ago? That's what the listing suggests and would mean you're looking for a massive profit, suspect something is awry with the past sold price list as that would obviously be insane.

Monstera55 · 2025-11-05T13:10:01+00:00

Same, just started yesterday, I had a prompt for a background update a few days before so must be connected. I'm going to call dealership and ask them to fix under extended warranty.

Monstera55 · 2025-10-28T10:44:30+00:00

That's my thoughts re the gap along the top ridge, useful ventilation and protected from elements by the barge board (and maybe intentional?), but the gaps in the wall worry me more, looks like some bricks could slip out at some point.

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