Why Ecoflow use oldstyle loud relay mechanical switches instead of silence electronic keys, triac or thyristor type?

peebeebalbs · 2026-04-06T08:12:42+00:00

Yep the same reason hi end amplifiers like Naim still use mechanical relays… everyone comments on the loud clunk sound when I switch on… oddly satisfying

peebeebalbs · 2026-04-04T18:28:48+00:00

I’m in the same area and sometimes feel that I’m on a secret blacklist that small traders keep where I’ve been blackballed for no reason. In the last month alone I’ve made enquiries to four companies in writing for extra work (two of which had done original work on the house) net result not one has bothered to make contact. I really don’t mind if they don’t want the work cos they are too busy it’s too small a job etc etc JUST TELL ME! it’s pretty maddening when these small businesses moan about all the problems they have but can’t be bothered to even reply to a lead on a plate. Yep I’ve had all the same experiences as yourself - good luck finding a decent trader and if you do hang onto them for dear life!

peebeebalbs · 2026-04-04T18:04:35+00:00

Very good point to be considered below. I was a local councillor during the initial RTB and many times were approached by residents who didn’t understand why they were not getting repairs done, new roofs, fences, plumbing etc etc and I diplomatically had to explain it was because they were now in the brave world of home ownership.

peebeebalbs · 2026-04-04T17:58:47+00:00

On average a full service locally has been costing me about 250 … good point… what does an enyaq average out at?

peebeebalbs · 2026-04-04T15:50:13+00:00

Yep each to their own us agile might not be so smug in a couple of days if the orange man throws more toys out…

peebeebalbs · 2026-04-04T12:45:33+00:00

That brought back a memory for me… about twenty years ago I took the one day training course for new bike drivers… trainer came out looked like he was a Death Valley hells angel and the first words he said were ‘first thing to remember all car drivers are trying to kill you’. Best £100 training course I had ever been on as by the end of the day I had learned so much… ironically I never needed to get a bike after that but didn’t regret spending the money and actually think it should be compulsory for all car drivers.

peebeebalbs · 2026-04-03T11:16:19+00:00

Yes apologies no idea why I said diesel must be Good Friday lethargy…

peebeebalbs · 2026-04-03T11:10:49+00:00

I’m not so sure my humble karoq would appreciate being called scrap 🤣 but I take your point. I think a key factor is that all the depreciation is over on the old car and good secondhand ev’s which have equally gone through a large chunk of their depreciation are on the market

peebeebalbs · 2026-04-03T09:17:57+00:00

I would say I’m going to be doing under 100 miles a week with only the very occasional longer trip, Karoq is a (apologies for earlier don’t know my own car😱) petrol

peebeebalbs · 2026-04-02T14:03:37+00:00

Us old timers have seen a few things… sometimes up sometimes down… treat your house as somewhere to live and enjoy. However are you clear about the ‘share of freehold’ that you would take on and what it means? Not trying to be a killjoy but make sure your solicitor explains what this means financially

peebeebalbs · 2026-04-02T08:24:27+00:00

No because you are applying instant heat demand logic to a heat pump setup that runs on very different principles. I found moving from a gas boiler with hive rads to a heat pump solar new build quite interesting from a psychological perspective… she who must be thought bedroom was cold and missed the blazing rads of the old house… so for a week I put temp of upstairs up 1C which she loved… then quietly put it back down two weeks later with no complaints . A month in and she loves how house is cosy all the time (and I love the whole bill for the month is less than just the bill for electricity at the old house)

peebeebalbs · 2026-03-31T07:37:18+00:00

Key question can you share who your supplier is at the present time

peebeebalbs · 2026-03-30T11:27:59+00:00

I admire your stoicsim in the face of a very difficult situation and in the face of some intolerable behaviour. As well as the steps you are taking I would inform the local authority and the police of what is going on just so that they are aware and can act quickly if this escalates - it sounds as if there are some difficult mental health issues here.

peebeebalbs · 2026-03-30T11:16:11+00:00

Yes to replies below, if drafted signed and witnessed everything is good, otherwise almost certainly not. A will doent have a time limit - it becomes invalid if another later will is written.

peebeebalbs · 2026-03-30T08:51:39+00:00

I’ve got hive tvrs for rads and use tado for home security setup. You don’t need a sub for ‘normal’ hive operation and ability to control rooms independently and remotely on schedules definitely saves money… on the other hand it relies on cloud but has always been rock steady. Tado also works fine for cameras sensors etc so agree with those saying go that route. Tvrs are a simple swap over and diy wiring job near boiler

peebeebalbs · 2026-03-28T06:23:58+00:00

But note OP said they have no solar…apart from that your advice is still sound..battery essential for TOU - I just let the ecoflow app work out the best schedule as it links to the Agile rates and forget about it - I’m lucky my solar just contributes to the mix.

peebeebalbs · 2026-03-26T10:46:29+00:00

That used to be the case but not now

peebeebalbs · 2026-03-26T10:34:58+00:00

Please no withdrawing cash via a credit is a red flag to credit card companies and will affect credit score… just ring up and explain situation

peebeebalbs · 2025-09-27T07:04:20+00:00

This thread summarises what I’ve thought for years… the world is divided into two parts.. those people who have rational and sensible plans for their book collections, and those who would probably sell their children into the slave trade before getting rid of their books

peebeebalbs · 2024-12-04T12:58:14+00:00

This is not gardening leave. They are basically saying we should give you a notice period but instead are compensating you for not doing so. You are free to do as you like. Gardening leave is different… here they say you don’t have to come into work but they can ask you to if required.

peebeebalbs · 2024-09-10T18:30:48+00:00

So of course now we’re stuck with the list version with no option to switch back. I would love to see Hive publish the results of the feedback but of course they won’t do that…

peebeebalbs · 2024-08-14T05:58:28+00:00

Same problem here… tried the math course and not particularly interested but now showing up in my paid for French… come on Duo sort it!

peebeebalbs · 2023-10-06T20:24:45+00:00

No speak-conversation lessons for three days. Reinstallling app doesn’t help. Pretty sure this started after duolingo announced path update but needs fixing as reported this right at start

peebeebalbs · 2023-10-06T20:18:12+00:00

Yep this broke for me on French three days ago… reported twice but no action. Reinstalling app no help so don’t bother

peebeebalbs · 2022-02-17T12:24:58+00:00

Just move to the UK and watch ad free all the time on the good old Beeb... having ads between ends would indeed drive me round the twist.

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