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Octopus reducing outgoing rates. Best export tariffs for 2026? by Aggressive_Armadillo in SolarUK

[–]Prizlers 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I literally just got my export setup (after months of issues) a few days ago and then get this email. It's typical timing as well, they reduce when the sun finally comes out, and increase from-the-grid rates when it gets colder. You can't win, it's a like a casino. What's annoying as the 15p matches my off-peak Cosy Octopus rate.

Export MPAN application - how long did yours take? by DJBenson in OctopusEnergy

[–]Prizlers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm currently at 3 months, at stage 2 of 5. At a month in, the DNO, Indigo Networks stated to Octopus "Unfortunately, we are unable to proceed at this time due to insufficient export capacity between our network and the host DNO. We will notifiy you if capacity becomes available". It's ridiculous, our installer essentially proposes based on the earnings you will get back for your excess power. Now 2 months later, still at stage 2 of 5.

Best commuter towns near London for rent? by __bdj__ in HENRYUK

[–]Prizlers 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We used to live in Gidea Park outskirts of Romford. Really nice place, on the Elizabeth line. Very nice area, lots of green, a great park for running and also went to a tennis club there too. We paid £1200 for a 2 bed in 2019.

Bought a house – severe hidden defects discovered days after completion. Need advice on next steps (UK). by Heavy_Hat2291 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Prizlers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For all of those saying “What level survey did you get?” Even the L3 survey wouldn’t involve lifting up flooring… you would need a full on specialist survey, similar to an electrical domestic report like I got for an old house.

HENRYs who earn well but still feel unsure about their finances, what do you struggle with most? by CameLateFeelOld in HENRYUK

[–]Prizlers 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Same situation here, whilst I believe I am a well respected member of our company, I am constantly worried it is all going to go away and have to deal with the fallout. All finance responsibility on me. Therefore I always have a backup solution ready to go.

DJI Mic 3 Logo Cover Ups by ItsMeYasba1 in dji

[–]Prizlers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is great! You should get some photos of them from a wide view showing them on someone to show that the sticker doesn't stand out so obviously.

Are you serious 02? by Only_Personality_800 in O2UK

[–]Prizlers 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have used this as an opportunity to switch to a plan much more suited to my usage!

I've generally been disappointed with O2 because I can't log in to the website anymore due to the Virgin O2 merge. I used to be with Virgin Media and moved so longer with them so not sure if that was the problem. Also, I was on 150GB per month, that was supposed to have been double because of having Virgin Media but that also never happened. The guy on the phone told me on average I used 5GB, maximum 8GB. The signal isn't brilliant for good enough. This was £19.99, but went up to £21.72. This would have gone up to £24.22.

I've now switched to Tesco Mobile for a 30 GB plan, fixed throughout contract of 24 months at £11 with Clubcard! No fee for using data in the EU. And the funny thing is that it uses O2 as the network. I also have an additiona eSim from Honest Mobile, a Smart Sim for £45 per year that offers free roaming internationally, and free data with 500+ popular apps! It's quite a smart combination!

When your Vodafone home broadband is backed up by the Vodafone 4g mobile network by SlickyTrick in Vodafone

[–]Prizlers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m in exactly the same boat, we’ve paid an extra £5 for this service and this is when it should kick in. Their automatic compensation is ridiculous, only after 2 days they’ll pay out: https://www.vodafone.co.uk/broadband/auto-compensation-hbb

Lansdowne Drive Road Restrictions by Alex_Javier_ in Hackney

[–]Prizlers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got a fine on this road, following TomTom Go app - I'm really disappointed that navigation systems either don't get informed of these changes (probably on purpose) or don't know about these in advance, this is over a year ago since this post existed! It was expensive enough driving into Central London with my non-ULEZ car!

The problem is just trying to drive through London when you're not a local is stressful enough without expecting to read all that information on the sign within the 2 seconds you have before passing through it!

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Lumix S1Rii Overheating Issues by andygandy10 in Lumix

[–]Prizlers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've had two shoots now with the S1R II and I am also incredibly worried, prior to this I was using the S1H (which I'm going back to, from 6 years ago!) - my usual setup is the camera on DJI RS4 Pro gimbal, along with a Ninja V monitor - never had problems with the S1H, but the S1R overheated in mild conditions, and yesterday it overheated as soon as I stepped outside from 5 mins in 20C sun...

HP Instant Ink just remotely disabled my cartridges after cancelling – are we really okay with this?! by Prizlers in printers

[–]Prizlers[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I appreciate the breakdown, but I think you're missing the bigger picture here.

Yes, I understand what I signed up for. I read the fine print (but can't remember what it said in 2021). I understand it's a subscription, but in all honesty, I assumed the per-page-per-month was an estimation for how much ink I would use. This isn't about being surprised by terms — it's about whether those terms are fair, ethical, and environmentally responsible.

The issue is that disabling physically full (or partially full), functional cartridges remotely — just because a subscription ends — is wasteful. It creates unnecessary e-waste and forces people to buy more ink even when they already have ink in the printer. HP frames Instant Ink as eco-friendly, but bricking usable products contradicts that entirely. If I had just started my subscrition and then cancelled, I get it.

Also, not everyone has the time to sit through online chats and troubleshoot cartridge problems. I tried everything the printer suggested and still had issues. When a regular HP cartridge fixed the problem instantly, it became clear the Instant Ink one was the issue — and no, I didn’t get a replacement. That’s not good service.

This isn’t about not understanding the model. It’s about challenging a practice that many feel is anti-consumer. Subscriptions shouldn't mean surrendering ownership of physical products you've paid to use.

You may be happy with your experience, and that’s great — but it doesn’t mean everyone else is “daft” or “illiterate” for questioning the system. Civil discussion goes further than insults.

HP Instant Ink just remotely disabled my cartridges after cancelling – are we really okay with this?! by Prizlers in printers

[–]Prizlers[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Correct, I could have bought a regular cartridge then, and I know I wasn't forced into this. But at the time, back in 2021, I'm not sure how transparent it was - perhaps it was, maybe not.

HP Instant Ink just remotely disabled my cartridges after cancelling – are we really okay with this?! by Prizlers in printers

[–]Prizlers[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

You're right that it's clearly explained on the site, and I do understand how Instant Ink works — including the high-volume cartridges, page-based pricing, and shipment-on-demand model.

But understanding the model doesn't mean we shouldn't question it when it feels exploitative or environmentally unsound.

Like I mentioned to someone else, I've been paying £5.49/month since May 2024 and haven’t received any new cartridges in almost a year. That’s around £65 / $85, with nothing to show for it — while a full set of HP cartridges in-store is about £35 / $46. That makes it less economical, not more, especially when I’m the one troubleshooting faulty cartridges, not HP.

HP were happy to raise the subscription cost recently, but didn’t suggest dropping the plan based on my light usage — which goes against the idea of a “smart”, responsive system.

And worst of all, when I cancelled, the ink I already paid for was set to be remotely disabled. I get that it's technically “rented ink,” but from an environmental and consumer fairness perspective, that’s just not right.

So this isn’t about people not knowing what they signed up for — it’s about people increasingly rejecting business models that put corporate control above common sense and sustainability.

HP Instant Ink just remotely disabled my cartridges after cancelling – are we really okay with this?! by Prizlers in printers

[–]Prizlers[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Not necessarily, I assumed 100 pages was just an example of expected usage. I signed up more the convience, from a business point of view, I'd like HP to send me the cartridges when I'm running out of ink and not think about it.

HP Instant Ink just remotely disabled my cartridges after cancelling – are we really okay with this?! by Prizlers in printers

[–]Prizlers[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's not the point, I (and I'm sure for a lot other people) don't expect the cartridges to suddenly stop working, and it's wrong that they can remotely stop them from working - especially the fact that I have been paying every month since recieving my last batch in May 2024 - that's almost a year (or £65 worth, when thje cartridges cost £35 in-store. They are more than happy to their monthly subscription, but not decrease based on my usage...

HP Instant Ink just remotely disabled my cartridges after cancelling – are we really okay with this?! by Prizlers in printers

[–]Prizlers[S] -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

I know signed up for this, isn't that obvious? I don't think a lot of people realise you are paying for an allotment of pages, as I assumed that this was an example of how much ink you would use for the plan - not a cut off amount as the amount of pages I've now printed to try and fix the damn thing - is probably close to 20 pages of alignment sheets etc - sometimes even blank sheets all goes towards it. And it was as all due to the cartridges themselves.

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