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Hi, thanks for your concern. This video was not sponsored by lanoguard is they did not pay for the video to be made. There is an affiliate discount link in the video description though. I don't make videos on products I don't rate and use. Shan

Hi - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. Whoa, that's interesting - how many kWh do you import over the year? Presumably you checked the EV option. If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂

@@everythinghome We only use around 3500 to 3900 and yes I tried all the variants.

@Gazmaz hmm, that doesn't sound right

@@everythinghome tried it again today, made sure all settings were correct, same outcome. Not bothering anymore thanks for replying.

@Gazmaz Yea, I can see why that would be if that is the quote that's coming up. It is odd though as that's pretty similar to my annual usage. All the best, Shan

Hi - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. That sounds good. When I emailed them about my DD they suggested they couldn't change it until they had some usage data from me. Definitely a plan moving forwards though 👍 If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂

Interesting concept - not sure how viable that would be for them though

@@everythinghome Competition could drive it. It's not my idea. Many years ago I was in Australia and rented cars occasionally. There seemed to be two different systems for billing, I forget what they were but the last time I rented and asked what system they used, the reply was, just use the car and we'll bill you using whichever works out cheapest

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Ah, that's odd. You have checked the battery the correct way round presumably? May be worth contacting Citroen if it persists

@@everythinghome yes, I can touch the pad and the car will start but can't stop it without long press or open close doors remotely. Low quality battery perhaps?

@Trystansworldoffun it's definitely worth trying some others. Occasionally people do say they get a dud battery in a pack but I've never had that issue. But worth trying. Good luck

Hi - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. Glad you found it useful. We occasionally get down to those figures, but luckily not too often 😜 If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂

Yup, couldn't agree more!

Yup, that's my main sticking point too. If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂

Hi - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. Glad you found it useful.🙂

I disagree - spending up to £1000 to have a specific charger installed just so I can access a tariff which could change its rates or T&Cs at any time doesn't make sense to me as I can achieve what I need to with a granny charger or our existing dumb fast charger. Of course, if you need a charger then as you say it makes sense to chose one that fits the bill

@@everythinghome Zappi 2 are approx £650 vs £350 for generic dumb chargers. Fitting I suspect is very similar cost for both. So £300 difference which opens up a lot more choices of intelligent tariffs and allows worry free car selection later on (with smart charger your cars don’t need to be supplier compatible) If you have dumb charger then you’re right it works, but locks you out of that 7p tariff for 6 hours. I feel that octopus have done far more to further lower bills than the legacy suppliers and they are just as capable of altering T&Cs. Jumping ship now for pence seems a little disingenuous. Plus the customer service is far superior to the legacy suppliers I’ve used before.

Thanks for the figures. I do agree in part with what you're saying about chargers. But it isn't pence, and come October 2024 Octopus will have increased the peak rate, standing charge and dropped the export rate of most of their smart tariffs. Octopus are a fantastic energy company, absolutely no doubting that, but after April's, July's and October's non-favourable electric tariff changes I've parted ways for now. Shan

Hi - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. Glad you found it useful. I had the same concerns, but the ramps make it very easy and safe. You can pick some up on Amazon or as a bad up plan you could mount it onto a pavement (just make sure you have some wheel chocks). If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂

Hi - Thanks for sharing 👍 If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video

This is what I'm looking to do. Move to Tomato Energy during winter were my export is low then move back to Octopus in Spring/Summer. I have a ASHP, Storage batteries and EV so will utilize the cheaper periods more.

Apologies, only seen this now. Yes, out 8.2 kWh battery gets us through the whole peak period. Only a few days may we run out, usually Christmas Day! I can imagine those 2 periods during the day on the TE lifestyle tariff are a useful boost for most 👍🏽

Thanks, yes you're right. I did discuss this in my last video about leaving octopus. I've kept my gas on the octopus tracker and just moved my electric 👍🏽

Hi Barry - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. Yea, it's well worth looking at. Ah interesting dilemma re ripple. Do let me know what you end up doing and share your experience 👍🏽 If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂

Hi - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. Glad you found it useful. Yea lanoguard is great stuff, easy to apply too. If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂

The referrals aren't as common as you think. When they do come, they do help me get a new bit of equipment etc to keep the channel going/improving. The rates do matter as over time those pennys add up

It does make me nervous too. The financials don't work for me anyway, but if they did I would consider switching. It would have to be a decent saving to offset the risk though

That's useful to hear your feedback

I totally agree, I've moved to them from Intelligent Octopus GO,, saving loads.

Sounds like Ofgem are up to their we meaning but inept attempts to broaden the energy providers in the market... Haven't we been here before? 🤔 Lets hope they're vetting these startups adequately, other we'll all be picking up the tab again in the form of bailouts and even higher standing charges.. 😢

AnythinG ends with a G not a K

Try sending them a message on X (formerly Twitter). I've always found quick helpful replies through there

Definitely agree with that one!

Hi Pete - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. Glad you found it useful. Sounds very similar to us. As you say the export with E.On at 16.5p per kWh fixed for 12m is hard to beat. That coupled with the 7 hours of off peak electricity means we can set things before we go to bed or wake early and use things before 7am. The opportunities are endless. I do like the set and forget aspect of it, I definitely don't miss Agile at all apart from occasionally when the prices go negative! 😅 If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂

Hi James - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. That's interesting to know - I didn't come across that one. It'll be really interesting to see how those who havae switched over get on over the next 3-6 months... If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂

Thanks for the info, that's useful to know 👍

@@everythinghome just checked: They own the panels and battery for 10 years. Under 7000kwh use is £120 pm, 7001-11000 is £160pm

What's the charge above 11,000?

Export is coming.

Yup absolutely - the no export option is the sticking point for me. They're certainly less polished than Octopus but it's probably harsh to compare the two. It'll be interesting to see how they and their new customers go over the winter...

Haha, sounds like very healthy energy!

They have a number of tariffs named after varieties of tomato’s. I grow a few tomato’s myself, so I appreciated the humour.

Hi - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. Thank you for using the link and supporting the channel 🙏🏽. I don't seem to have received a email confirmation. It may be worth contacting them and checking it's all gone through ok. If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂

I'll take that 😅

No limitations of any sort that I am aware of

I've not had a prove any EV ownership to get onto their next drive tariff. I did have to submit paperwork to get onto their next drive tariff though

I bought mine via the FB Nissan Leaf Group. Often people that have ben in the group for some time come to sell theirs. Most ads will be commented on by other members. You're right, general FB marketplace is full of scams

Hi Peter - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. Glad you found it useful. That's useful to know - I've not used Waxoyl before but heard it mentioned a number of times. It'll be interesting to see how you get on with Lanoguard - do come back and let me know. I've just done the underside of my Nissan Leaf - it was a darn prettier than the Mitsubishi (but only 3 years newer). If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂 Shan

Hi Keith - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. Glad you found it useful. I wouldn't recommend reusing the micro brushes - they are pretty cheap to buy more of here amzn.to/3B2sxA9 Yes, that's right, you can build up the layer if needed with a further application. If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂

Hi - Thanks for taking the time to leave a lovely comment. Glad it was helpful. I've seen a couple on the road and they look good. We're still enjoying our spacetourer and it didn't miss a trick on our recent ferry trip across to the Netherlands and Belgium 👍🏽 If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂

Hi - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. Glad you found it useful. Yes, that's exactly it - each room that has a smart TRV allowing control of individual room temperatures. If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂

Hi - it has done that on one occasion. I find if I use 2 tablets in the same concentration of water it helps avoid freezing. 👍🏽

Hi Andrew, thanks for downloading the spreadsheet and supporting the channel. Sorry you're struggling, it may be worth watching the video again and checking you've not entered in any wrong data or left any cells empty. The protected cells are there to protect the formulas so they don't accidentally get changed. If you're still stuck after revisiting it, feel free to drop me an email with a screenshot or the spreadsheet attached the channel's email address: savemecashuk@gmail.com Shan

The video isn't sponsored, the £5 off link is an affiliate link though as in the description 👍🏽

@@everythinghome Yea so you're hardly going to talk bad about it or you won't get the affiliate money

@EazyDuz18 I wouldn't recommend a product I don't believe in. The images can allow you to make your own decision

Hi - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. It is absolutely bonkers and being in the region with one of the highest (if not the highest) I understand your pain. If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video

@@everythinghome Hi I've given a like 🙂. I have had a few quotes for solar and one was from Contact Solar an EDF partner and I was told that EDF are planning to bring in a solar plan with zero standing charge. The fact that we are all tied to the grid and the national grid is national it really should be the same standing charge in all areas, after all we all pay income tax at the same basic rate and I would say electricity is a necessity. The fact that different energy providers have different standing charges tells me it's not for grid up keep but just easy money 💰. I have narrowed down my preferred manufacturer to be sunsynk or fox. Fox has lower start up voltage and higher voltage batteries. Sunsynk has slightly cheaper quotes. I like the look of the givenergy all in one but the cost of the unit and the cost of future expansion doesn't make financial sence . I've only recently found you channel so hopefully I'll find a video on the different manufacturers.

That's great - I'll have to have a look at that when it comes out. It sounds like you're on the right path with weighing up all the options. All the best, Shan

Hi - Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on this video. Yes, I used it most when I was on Agile. Since coming off Agile I have gone back to the back version of the Octopus Watch app in conjunction with the Octopus Energy usage tab which is much better than it used to be when this video was released. If you’ve not already, please do like this video, stay tuned for some more content and thanks for taking the time to contribute to the discussion on this video 🙂