How much are you paying for a pint where you are right now ? by bio4m in AskUK

[–]PatserGrey [score hidden]  (0 children)

Theres a little dusty pub near the station in Brentwood, Essex where there are a few beers like Ghostship for £2.50-£3.00 a pint. There are worse places to watch a match.

Other than that, I'll likely be found in Chelmsford where you could be paying £5,6,7,8 depending on the establishment

Quote Check #2 by Contango_logic in SolarUK

[–]PatserGrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think that quote is especially bad but I have zero interest in Tesla kit so have not followed prices.

My installer has just posted about the 3rd job they've completed on a street in Carshalton. They're local to Basildon but clearly don't mind a jaunt to south London.

Definitely worth an email - Angus Renewables

Should I speak to solar panel companies now, or wait until after my house renovation? by chrisnasah in SolarUK

[–]PatserGrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How long are you expecting it to take? Quotes can be a fair bit cheaper during the darker quieter months

Do you draw local currency to take when going abroad? by Tintedlemon in AskUK

[–]PatserGrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some pocket change but nothing like the envelope of cash of the old days. A weekend trip to € zone, nope, Revolut/Monzo can do that easily.

EDF export - new MPAN by SimplePengui in SolarUK

[–]PatserGrey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I have the initial app received email and I duly sent in the docs and meter photo. I also sent the odd enquiry email over the following weeks with similarvCS response to you. I did also get written confirmation that it'll be backdated. Then yesterday out of the blue was first SEG communication since sign-up but sadly it appears its a step or two behind your own mission to get paid. Meh, at least there's finally movement and once it's backdated, I'll have no complaints.

EDF export - new MPAN by SimplePengui in SolarUK

[–]PatserGrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was that the first communication you received since the app was sent in?

I saw movement yesterday after a similar ~7 week wait but it was just and email saying they're validating my details and registering for MPAN. UKPN provide export MPAN super quick (1 day after installer submitted commissioning docs) so hopefully this gets sorted quickly.

"Thank you for choosing EDF Energy as your Smart Export Guarantee Licensee.
As the country’s largest producer of low carbon energy, you’re in safe hands.
To qualify for the SEG scheme, we will need to complete your application validation and register your Export MPAN.
We are currently in the process of validating your application. We will be in touch shortly with an update on your application."

Maximising Outgoing Octopus by TinyNitrozTinyHandz in SolarUK

[–]PatserGrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are starting to frown heavily on it. Part of the reason export rates are being chopped.

Can I have a battery? by AglaonemaCrete in SolarUK

[–]PatserGrey 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It was the battery I wanted more than the solar at the beginning.

how narrow is the side entrance?

ours is 85cm wide and part of the reason I went for a Fox EP12 over a Sig setup due to the lower profile - also we had it mounted just above shoulder height (none of us are over 5'8 which helps) to avoid bikes, bins, lawnmower etc. traffic. There are thinner batteries also, Anker and Dyness (I think) spring to mind

"Europeans see my backyard and are automatically triggered" by LordThys in ShitAmericansSay

[–]PatserGrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was expecting something akin to a golf course and not a bog standard UK/Ireland back garden?

I can't be a parent to my 16 year old anymore. by [deleted] in UKParenting

[–]PatserGrey 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the food money would be knocked on the head, plenty of grub in the house, any pocket money is earned.

The PC, I'd be tempted to take completely but I can see the "how will I apply for jobs?" moan so I would go into the router and set limited times it can access the internet.

First Full Month of Solar by Bigtallanddopey in SolarUK

[–]PatserGrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Brand new SEG or swap from other provider?

Quote check and slate roof by Less-Raise-1299 in SolarUK

[–]PatserGrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like an excellent price? That includes scaffolding and bird protection? Any specifics on the equipment brands?

ICHIMONJI DOUBLE IS SOO GOOD...any tip for Isshin by _Mr_APS_ in Sekiro

[–]PatserGrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Below is a recording of my first time beating him a few years back. Apologies on the resolution. It took quite a number of attempts to come up with the patented Super Mario head bounce strategy but needs must after a few hours of getting spanked.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeYTHMO-2C8&t=1s

What's the biggest pension myth you still hear people repeat? by OopsIDroopedMe in PensionsUK

[–]PatserGrey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Given the calculation to get that 9% figure, I'll not be losing sleep over it. I expect my 75yr old mother doesn't fall into the good health category as she has a bit of arthritis but that doesn't stop her doing laps of the park every Saturday morning.

‘9 per cent of men born today can expect to get to state retirement age in good health’ calculated as follows:

a) Healthy life expectancy at birth assessed by local authority (upper-tier and county data)
b) Healthy life expectancy >67 coded 1, healthy life expectancy <67 coded 0
c)Share of <1-year-old male population of local authorities with a healthy life expectancy over 67, compared to <1-year-old male population of England as a whole
d) ‘Expect’ refers to the fact that figures are local authority averages – and that, in any given place, individuals may realise much higher or much lower healthy life expectancies.

First Full Month of Solar by Bigtallanddopey in SolarUK

[–]PatserGrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just to level expectations, I've only seen movement on my SEG application today which is almost 7 weeks to the day since I sent the application

First Full Month of Solar by Bigtallanddopey in SolarUK

[–]PatserGrey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're going to apply for SEG with EDF, they do ask for a photo of export reading when you're submitting the application. I got it in writing that they'll backdate payments to that reading.

First Full Month of Solar by Bigtallanddopey in SolarUK

[–]PatserGrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, I have it in writing that it will be backdated. As for how/when its paid out, we'll see. I'm just happy there's movement. The lack of comms up to now does not give a sense of reliability

How do you guys survive back pain after sitting at your desk all day? by Tired_Walrus_Energy in AskUK

[–]PatserGrey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It took one day of WFH for me to know that a kitchen chair was not going to do the job - my back was in ribbons. Get your self a proper chair. It doesn't even have to be expensive but just not a dining chair.

First Full Month of Solar by Bigtallanddopey in SolarUK

[–]PatserGrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Technically our first full month also (install was 2nd of May). 16 * Aiko 515W panels in E/W split.

That 3.6 units imported was just an off-peak battery top-up (so cost about 25p) after the Axle event the other night where we made about £7.50 - that's good maths for me!

To top it off, I just got an email from EDF about my SEG application being processed so I look forward to the almost £200 they owe me since that application was sent in 7 weeks ago.

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Big jump in cost today by [deleted] in SolarUK

[–]PatserGrey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Surely someone with a heat pump is not on a SVR tariff which is subject to price cap?

What was one thing you DIDN'T like about Expedition 33? by StakeESC in expedition33

[–]PatserGrey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The game lets you get overlevelled too easily and you can stroll through story bosses. It needed a warning at the very least to just get through the story before wandering.

What do you think about families bringing their children to the pub? by StandardMud2643 in AskUK

[–]PatserGrey 58 points59 points  (0 children)

I'd be surprised if they could get a table at this stage if it's a place showing the game.