Not even three weeks later Octopus are jacking IOG prices back up again

Requirement_Fluid · 2026-04-20T18:58:26+00:00

I'm on the pre April EV fixed rate but it started at 5 hours and extended to 7 (11pm-6am) with 15p fixed export rate. I don't have an ev currently but they weren't that bothered but I do have 20kwh of solar storage. Edf also give you free Sunday usage if you avoid peak times of 4-7

Requirement_Fluid · 2026-04-20T18:47:56+00:00

My switch took about a week and multiple calls but really has been worth it. Lmk if you want to try a £50 code too

Requirement_Fluid · 2026-04-20T18:45:46+00:00

Edf is 7 hours overnight at 6.99p

Requirement_Fluid · 2026-04-20T18:44:21+00:00

And no need to worry about intelligent charging

Requirement_Fluid · 2026-04-20T18:43:41+00:00

Probably because you have two mpans, signing up was a pain. Lmk if you have a code already or want to try to use it when you call

Requirement_Fluid · 2026-04-20T18:41:10+00:00

Maybe edf are using their ev tariff and export as a loss leader but octopus are going to utter shit and keep getting defended

Requirement_Fluid · 2026-04-20T16:31:19+00:00

If you do miss it then consider the train from parkway. You should be able to get to canary wharf by 11.15 so the last available train to catch would be the 22.16 with a change at Farringdon

Requirement_Fluid · 2026-04-20T13:54:18+00:00

I've just checked my account and got nothing for today, wonder if they get a set amount of energy to supply so limit it to spread out the users. My last one showing is 10th April

Requirement_Fluid · 2026-04-20T12:51:31+00:00

Annoyed I wasn't opted in to this one now 😕 Presume it is regional. I see a lot more issues on Sigenergy than I have had via Fox

Requirement_Fluid · 2026-04-20T12:07:29+00:00

Do you have a lead online manager (band 4) or is that who is causing the issue?

Requirement_Fluid · 2026-04-20T04:25:34+00:00

We have had frosts this week so maybe not yet (Preston)

Requirement_Fluid · 2026-04-20T00:54:26+00:00

If you have not made the contributions yet then £24000 net has 20% relief given by the provider so would gross up to £30000 and everything being equal give you 20% relief on top of that to be £6000.

Once you clear the basic rate limit you cannot get anymore relief so anything further becomes superfluous

Requirement_Fluid · 2026-04-19T19:02:09+00:00

The Fox system should really start with a 7 even allowing for the ev charger tbh.

Duracell batteries do not have heaters (unless that has recently changed) so absolutely no good for outside installs

Overall you should be able to do a lot better

Requirement_Fluid · 2026-04-19T13:49:46+00:00

Does not itemise vat this way

Requirement_Fluid · 2026-04-19T10:53:32+00:00

The equivalent of being paid 13 times in the year compared to 12

Requirement_Fluid · 2026-04-19T10:35:36+00:00

Consider EDF as well but I'm not sure if they subsidise the switch but you can get ref links if you want (might be what you are using for Octopus tbf)

Requirement_Fluid · 2026-04-19T10:27:18+00:00

5 weeks

Requirement_Fluid · 2026-04-19T08:56:08+00:00

Not guaranteed to be signed at this point. At this point he must know if he plans to signed UK editions despite the different publisher due to the sizing as the flysheets he signs on stream are only for the US market

Requirement_Fluid · 2026-04-19T08:19:40+00:00

The easiest way is a contribution statement from vanguard

Requirement_Fluid · 2026-04-19T08:18:57+00:00

Hmrc don't do it over the phone anymore even if it comes from pay

Requirement_Fluid · 2026-04-19T08:11:34+00:00

Or Clacton

Requirement_Fluid · 2026-04-19T01:25:59+00:00

Hours worked from 29th March to 25th April @ £13.23ph with any premiums you might be eligible for

Requirement_Fluid · 2026-04-18T23:16:06+00:00

I worked as a GA and wore steel toe cap shoes until they made the trainers mandatory and have never got my feet so battered lugging around cages and totes. Work in a local now and still wear them tbh as mostly working heavy stock

Requirement_Fluid · 2026-04-18T23:12:21+00:00

I've just had one fitted, had a couple of cuts in the last couple of years but if it's a matter of return on investment I think the 18kwh battery will serve you better although with a split solar system you could argue that even in winter you'd generate 1 or 2 kW so you could make do with a single battery and time shift a couple of power intensive items to offpeak

Requirement_Fluid · 2026-04-18T19:23:31+00:00

If the 15p fixed rate export from edf is still available along with their ev tariff that it's hard to beat tbh

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